The Gulf of Mexico’s long history of colonization and varying names
Long before Trump expressed interest in a name change, conquerors have battled to claim the wealth of its rich waters.
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'Gulf of America'? Louisiana pols and others put their spin on Trump's Gulf of Mexico idea
“If we are going to rename things … this is the move,” Abbott wrote on X.
Louisiana coastal restoration agency plans $1.8B budget for fiscal 2026
Louisiana's Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is gearing up for a significant fiscal 2026, with an anticipated ...
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Louisiana congressional leaders criticize Biden’s drilling ban
In his final days, President Biden issued an executive order banning oil and gas drilling along more than 625 million acres ...
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Biden’s Offshore Drilling “Ban” Won’t Protect Gulf of Mexico From Oil Spills
Biden invoked the 2010 BP oil spill, but his ban doesn’t include the area of the Gulf where the spill occurred.
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What’s missing from Biden’s offshore drilling ban? The western Gulf of Mexico.
While some advocates hailed Biden's ban on offshore drilling, announced Monday, critics point out a big omission: the western ...
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'Gulf of America'? Louisiana pols and others put their spin on Trump's Gulf of Mexico idea
“The Gulf of Mexico is the base of my district, and it's in America. Let's call it the Gulf of America.” Others in the Louisiana delegation kept their judgments to themselves. Newly elected U ...