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Greg LaRose is the editor of the Louisiana Illuminator. He has covered news for more than 30 years in Louisiana. Before coming to the Louisiana Illuminator, he was the chief investigative reporter for WDSU-TV in New Orleans. He previously led the government and politics team for The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com, and was editor in chief at New Orleans CityBusiness. Greg's other career stops include Tiger Rag, South Baton Rouge Journal, the Covington News Banner, Louisiana Radio Network and multiple radio stations.

What to know about Louisiana’s nuclear energy aspirations
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What to know about Louisiana’s nuclear energy aspirations

Oct 22, 2026
Greg LaRose
Clarification: This report has been updated to more accurately explain the process for parishes to express interest in hosting a nuclear lifecycle innovation campus to the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy. Louisiana is one of five states that are...
Louisiana will offer death row inmate Todd Wessinger lethal injection option
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Louisiana will offer death row inmate Todd Wessinger lethal injection option

Oct 20, 2026
Greg LaRose
Louisiana leaders will offer a man who’s been on death row nearly 30 years the option to die by lethal injection in response to his legal challenge of nitrogen gas executions, the method the state has used most recently. Attorney...
No Kings drums up voter awareness at Louisiana events
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No Kings drums up voter awareness at Louisiana events

Oct 17, 2026
Greg LaRose
The No Kings movement dialed down its usual animus for President Donald Trump at thousands of gatherings across the country Saturday to instead emphasize voter participation for the Nov. 3 congressional midterm elections. The first legitimate fall weather day in...
Louisiana renews deals with 4 Medicaid providers; lawmakers want better health outcomes
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Louisiana renews deals with 4 Medicaid providers; lawmakers want better health outcomes

Oct 16, 2026
Greg LaRose
Louisiana lawmakers renewed state contracts Thursday with four private managed care organizations that provide Medicaid coverage, calling on state health officials to ensure the money results in better health outcomes. Louisiana will spend more than $16 billion on its managed...
Medicaid approves reentry care at Louisiana prisons, jails
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Medicaid approves reentry care at Louisiana prisons, jails

Oct 12, 2026
Greg LaRose
Louisiana is joining 18 other states that provide federal government-supported healthcare access to incarcerated people near the end of their prison terms, with hopes it eases their reentry process. The Louisiana Department of Health announced Friday that the Centers for...
Trucking industry doubts Trump’s diesel order will dial down fuel prices
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Trucking industry doubts Trump’s diesel order will dial down fuel prices

Oct 12, 2026
Greg LaRose
In response to record diesel prices, President Donald Trump signed an executive order a week ago to make the tax-free version of the fuel — typically reserved for off-road vehicles, heavy equipment and farm use — available to anyone. But...
‘Human error’ switches status of 67,000 Louisiana voters to inactive
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‘Human error’ switches status of 67,000 Louisiana voters to inactive

Oct 07, 2026
Greg LaRose
The Louisiana Secretary of State’s office expects to restore the correct status for thousands of voters by Wednesday after a mishap during routine maintenance earlier this week switched them to inactive. Trey Williams, deputy secretary for communications, said “human error”...
Sen. John Kennedy’s possible presidential run depends on ‘a bunch of goobers’
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Sen. John Kennedy’s possible presidential run depends on ‘a bunch of goobers’

Oct 04, 2026
Greg LaRose
Louisiana’s loquacious junior U.S. senator said Sunday he will ponder a run for president depending on which of his fellow Republicans pursues the office in 2028. Sen. John Kennedy appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” where host Kristen Welker asked...
‘Super Intelligence,’ featuring Speaker Mike Johnson, adds to worries over potential AI disaster
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Commentary

‘Super intelligence,’ featuring Speaker Mike Johnson, adds to worries over potential AI disaster

Oct 02, 2026
Greg LaRose
President Donald Trump’s attempt to rebrand artificial intelligence and place himself in lockstep with the industry’s leaders this week are the latest examples of how the administration has taken a hands-off regulatory approach to the rapidly evolving technology. It does...
Group criticizes state for late, lenient pollution enforcement in Lake Charles
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Groups criticize state for late, lenient pollution enforcement in Lake Charles

Sep 29, 2026
Greg LaRose
Louisiana officials have been slow to identify and punish violations of federal climate laws in the Lake Charles area, according to environmental groups. In response, the state Department of Environmental Quality called the assessment too broad and said it doesn’t...
Gov. Landry’s order waives some limits on off-road diesel use to lower fuel costs
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Gov. Landry’s order waives some limits on off-road diesel use to lower fuel costs

Sep 23, 2026
Greg LaRose
Farmers and timber harvesters can use off-road diesel fuel for all purposes for the next 30 days under an executive order Gov. Jeff Landry issued Wednesday. The governor cited soaring prices for diesel fuel as the reason behind his action...
Landry’s proposed 90-day pause on diesel exports ruffles industry group
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Landry’s proposed 90-day pause on diesel exports ruffles industry group

Sep 22, 2026
Greg LaRose
Gov. Jeff Landry’s idea to pause U.S. diesel exports for 90 days to help bring down prices at the pump is a “misguided proposal,” according to a leading Louisiana’s fossil fuel industry group. Landry used social media Friday to pitch...