In La., Police Surveillance Of Innocent People Has Become "Egregious," Creating Bogus Charges

Michael Celestine walked outside his friend's 7th Ward home to take a phone call and smoke a cigarette, and was watched by police.

Before They Were State Leaders, They Were Student Leaders

Shawn Wilson has been building bridges since his college days.

In Commentary, Readers React: Legislative Leaders "Self-Indulging" With Capitol Police Force

In a letter to the editor, the author indicates "The devil is in the details."

Eye Doctors' Group Used Resources Off State Optometry Board For 7 Years, Audit Finds

A state audit released Wednesday details how the Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners (LSBOE) allowed this to happen.

Where Do Louisiana's Treasurer Candidates Stand On Investing Based On Social Issues?

Louisiana's three treasurer candidates may have different approaches to financial firms that use climate- and socially-conscious strategies.

Louisiana Utility Regulators Increase Cybersecurity Spending -- With Questionable Contractor

The Louisiana Public Service Commission has agreed to pay more money to a contractor with questionable ties to one of its members.

Nungesser To Propose Museum Merger With Secretary Of State Sites In La.

Nine state museums are the responsibility of the Louisiana lieutenant governor; nine other sites are operated by the Secretary of State.

On Abortion, Democratic Candidate Shawn Wilson Is To The Left Of Recent Louisiana Governors

In 2015, Gov. John Bel Edwards proudly ran for governor as an anti-abortion Democrat.

Legislators Unwilling To Change Law That Ignores Court Judgments

Louisiana lawmakers declined to change a law that lets cities and parishes refuse to pay judgments against them in court.

Bill Would End Eminent Domain For Carbon Capture Pipelines

A Louisiana legislator wants to help keep landowners from losing their property to pipelines needed for the many carbon capture projects.

Governor Rejects Folgers Coffee Co.'S Tax Exemptions In State's Final Decision

Gov. John Bel Edwards has rejected a state board's decision to grant Folgers Coffee Co., millions in property tax exemptions.

Lincoln Parish Library Board Forms Team To Fight State Proposals

RUSTON – One local library board is preparing to fight back against upcoming proposals in the Louisiana Legislature.

What They're Actually Saying: Louisiana's Seven Governor Candidates Speak On Issues

The Louisiana gubernatorial candidates' field is finally settling, and they have started to do more public appearances.

La., GOP Officials Claim To Washington They Can Run Elections On Their Own, Report Says

Republican election officials from Florida, Ohio, and Louisiana on Friday detailed this to lawmakers.

Louisiana Higher Education: Biden Calls For Pell Grant Increase; LSU Expands Cybersecurity Education

The Louisiana Illuminator takes a weekly look at news from universities and colleges around the state. Have a tip, or want to submit?

Stephen Waguespack Announces Run For Louisiana Governor

The head of the state's top business organization formally informed board members Thursday he would be stepping down to run for governor.

DCFS Secretary Notes Progress In Hiring Child Welfare Workers

Louisiana's child welfare agency made gains in hiring to restaff its overburdened work force, after a difficult year of tragic missteps.

"Anybody But Jeff" Republicans May Have Found A Candidate For Louisiana Governor

The head of Louisiana's largest business lobby confirmed Tuesday morning that he's thinking about running for governor.

Anti-Censorship Advocates Sue Lafayette Library Board Chair Over First Amendment Violations

Two anti-censorship advocates are suing Lafayette Consolidated Government and the chair of the Lafayette Library Board of Control.

Private School Tax Credit Is A "Charitable Facade" For The Rich, Study Says

A study found Louisiana's private school voucher tax credit siphons money from public education and serves as a tax shelter for the wealthy.

Livingston Library Board Member Ousted In Wake Of AG Landry's Opinion

The Livingston Parish Council voted Tuesday evening to oust a member of its Library Board of Control.

Food Stamps Cut Off In La., Mostly For Non-Financial Reasons, Audit Finds

When a Louisiana family loses public food assistance, it's most often not because they don't qualify for it.

Commentary: In Governor's Race, We'll See If "Wags" Can Tail Top Dog Landry

One of the bigger questions hanging over the 2023 governor's race has been answered.

Louisiana's Revenue Department Acknowledges Slight Miscalculation

The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has confirmed an audit that shows it incorrectly reported the state's 2022 tax receipts.

House Speaker Blames Health Department For Illegal Hemp Products

One of Louisiana's top lawmakers is sparring with state health officials, blaming them for confusion that has led to "weed" legalization.

LABI President May Enter Louisiana Governor's Race, Sources Say

The head of one of Louisiana's most powerful business groups is expected to enter the governor's race Thursday, according to lobbyists.

Watchdog Group Questions Alexandria Police Training, Lawsuit In Progress

A national legal watchdog group is criticizing the Alexandria Police Department for its training methods, citing “disregard."

FEMA Gives 90 More Days For Hurricane Ida Appeals

Desperate Louisiana bayou residents lined up from morning until night earlier this week, trying to file complicated FEMA documents.

Louisiana Higher Education: Biden To Hold Risky College Leaders Liable; Smartphone Security Research

The Louisiana Illuminator takes a weekly look at news from universities and colleges around the state. Have a tip, or want to submit?

Louisiana Now Has A Prominent Democratic Candidate In The Governor's Race: Shawn Wilson

Former Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson became Monday the only major Democratic candidate to enter the governor's race.

Three Talking Points From Louisiana's Republican Governor's Candidates

At this early stage in the governor's race, the four announced Republican gubernatorial candidates are hitting on similar campaign messages.

Edwards Heads To Japan, South Korea To Strengthen Business Ties

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is leading a delegation on a week-long Asia trip to cultivate business development.

Louisiana Tribal Task Force Can't Agree On Recognition Rules

The Task Force on State Recognition of Indian Tribes met Wednesday for the last time without establishing any set criteria.

Court Agreement Lowers Threshold For Signatures Needed To Recall Cantrell

The signature-count threshold needed to trigger a general election to recall Mayor LaToya Cantrell would be lowered to 45,000.

Emails Show Governor's Europe Trip Raised Staffing, Itinerary Questions

Editor's note: This is the second of two stories that looks into what state officials spent on two European trips last year. Read.

State Commerce Board Wrestles Taxation Power From Locals In Folgers Case

A state board has overturned the decisions of three New Orleans taxing authorities that sought to collect millions in property taxes.

Laid-Off Electronic Arts Workers In Baton Rouge Allege Retaliation For Union Efforts

Some of the 200 Electronic Arts video game testers laid off Tuesday from the company's facility at LSU say it was retaliation.

Governor Names New Transportation Secretary, As Wilson Retires

Gov. John Bel Edwards named Eric Kalivoda as the new head of the state Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Thursday.

Dustin Granger Enters Louisiana Treasurer Race As Democratic Candidate

Personal financial adviser Dustin Granger of Lake Charles Tuesday became the first Democrat to enter the Louisiana treasurer's race.

Alena Allen To Become First Black Dean At LSU Law School

A professor who resigned from the University of Memphis School of Law will be the first Black dean of LSU's law school.