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Policy & funding
Every Louisiana update we have published on policy & funding, newest first. Each report names the primary source so you can check it yourself.
October 6, 2026
LDH signs three-year suicide prevention training contract
Louisiana Department of Health says it signed a three-year contract with Southern University and A&M College to expand suicide prevention awareness training.
Primary source: Louisiana Department of Health
October 6, 2026
Louisiana seeks $6.5M shift for crisis-response hub
The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking to shift $6.5 million for a statewide crisis-response hub supporting the Louisiana Crisis Response System and integration with 988.
Primary source: The News-Star
October 6, 2026
Louisiana psychedelic therapy bill heads to governor
WAFB / Fox 8 reports that Senate Bill 43, a proposed state therapy initiative, passed Louisiana’s Senate and House unanimously and now heads to the governor.
Primary source: WAFB / Fox 8