(The Center Square) — After an introductory meeting last month, Louisiana lawmakers are working on emergency solutions for an infestation of tree-killing beetles that could include an emergency declaration from Gov. Jeff Landry. An intense drought last summer worsened an infestation of the Ips engraver beetle, leaving decaying trees barely standing in yards and roadsides […]

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