Rural Health Panel Links Disparities To Poverty, Wants To Work Another Year

A state panel has been studying health disparities in rural La., for six months, and has developed a number of legislative recommendations.

Washington Mardi Gras: The Swamp Becomes Crowded

The Washington Hilton lobby was wall-to-wall with Louisiana elected officials, lobbyists, and business leaders Thursday.

American Airlines To Begin Nonstop Flights From Baton Rouge To Washington, D.C.

American Airlines will begin offering daily nonstop flights this summer between Baton Rouge and Washington, D.C.

DOC ‘Deliberately Indifferent' About Releasing Incarcerated People On Time, Justice Dept. Finds

There is reason to believe Louisiana routinely holds incarcerated people beyond their release dates in violation of their rights.

Auditor: LSU Overpaid Brian Kelly By More Than $1 Million

LSU head football coach Kelly was overpaid more than $1 million last year, according to an audit of the university's athletic department.

High Levels Of ‘Forever Chemicals' In Southeast Louisiana Drinking Water Spur Concern

NEW ORLEANS – The Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans conducted a study last summer on the level of chemicals flowing.

Louisiana Democratic Chair Katie Bernhardt Says She's ‘Committed To Uniting Behind One Candidate' For Governor

WASHINGTON – Louisiana Democratic Party chair Katie Bernhardt didn't rule out running for governor herself in an interview Wednesday.

From One Swamp To Another: Welcome To Washington Mardi Gras

Ahead of a special session on insurance, many of Louisiana's elected officials, business leaders, and lobbyists decamped to Washington, D.C.

Almost Half Of Louisiana Sheriffs Are Violating Public Record Laws

Nearly half of La., sheriffs are in violation of a state law regulating the preservation and destruction of public records -- reports

Conservative Caucus Bemoans Limited Scope Of Insurance Special Session

State lawmakers in the La., Conservative Caucus said it's “unfortunate” that next week's special session will be limited to one proposal.

Louisiana Juvenile Center Repair Costs Up 75 Percent -- To Prevent Escapes

Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana lawmakers may spend 75 percent more than they intended on repairs to an incarcerated youth facility.

Louisiana Legislators Approve Final $54 Million In Sewer And Water Projects

Louisiana lawmakers selected a final round of 19 projects Friday to receive the remaining $54.3 million allocated to local water and sewer.

Secretary Of State Ardoin Pushes For U.S. Citizenship Check On Jury Duty Notices

Parish court officials in La., could be required to ask residents to verify their United States citizenship, if the proposal's approved.

Advocacy Group Slams Emphasis On Alcohol, Not Rape Culture, In LSU Student's Death

An organization aiding sexual trauma survivors said there's too much focus on the bar that served alcohol to the student, allegedly raped.

LSU President Calls For Action On Underage Drinking After Student Fatality

LSU President William Tate is calling for local bars to take responsibility for underage drinking, following the death of a student.

In La., Sex Offenders Could Be Banned As Election Commissioners

The Louisiana Legislature could consider a proposal to ban sex offenders from working as election commissioners.

Louisiana Higher Ed: Southern-Shreveport Picks Chancellor Finalists, LSU Doctor Creates Sepsis Test

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Governor's Mother, Dora Jean Edwards, Dies At 87

Dora Jean Edwards was the mother of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and matriarch of a Tangipahoa Parish family rooted deep in politics.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Makes Case For Special Session On Homeowner's Policy Crisis

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon met resistance from legislators Friday as he pitched them on a February special session.

Olivia Dunne Fuels The Earning Power Of College Athletes — But Who Is Keeping Her Safe?

Olivia Dunne has 6.7 million followers on TikTok and 2.8 million followers on Instagram.

New Plan To Protect Louisiana's Coast Begins Months-Long Path To Legislative Approval

Could the Louisiana of 2073 face less flood risk from hurricanes than it does today?

Louisiana Legislature Special Insurance Session: What, If Anything, Gets Done?

The Louisiana Legislature will convene a week from today for a seven-day special session on the state's homeowner's insurance crisis.

Solicitor General Liz Murrill Jumps Into Attorney General's Race

Liz Murrill announced her candidacy for Louisiana attorney general Monday with a campaign video released online.

Commentary Readers React: Extremist Views On Libraries Are ‘Delusional'

With regards to “AG Jeff Landry asked to weigh in on Rapides library policy,” by Frances Madeson, Jan. 19, 2023 (These are letters).

Louisiana Legislators "Skeptical" Of Donelon's Homeowner's Insurance Fix

Several legislators said they are not prepared to fund a homeowners insurance incentive program backed by Insurance Commissioner Donelon.

Landry's ‘Protecting Minors' Tip Line Flooded With Thousands Of Spam Complaints

Attorney General Jeff Landry's “Protecting Minors” tip line is set up to field concerns about librarians, teachers, other school personnel.

Our Lady Of The Lake Takeover Of LSU Student Health Center Pushed Back

It will take a month longer than planned for the new operator of LSU's student clinic to take over its services.

Garret Graves Doesn't Know Whether He's Running For Governor Yet

U.S. House Rep. Garret Graves, R-Baton Rouge, declined to say Wednesday morning whether he's running for Louisiana governor.

Richard Nelson Seeks The Middle Of The Road To Become Louisiana Governor

It was during a two-month stint in Afghanistan with the U.S. State Department in 2012 that Richard Nelson said he first pondered a run.

Entergy To Shift Another $1.5B In Storm Costs To Customers

Utility regulators approved a request from Entergy Louisiana to bill customers $1.5 billion over 15 years to cover costs of repairs.

LABI Will Feature Governor Candidates At Annual Meeting

The event is slated to take place March 2, the report states.

Louisiana Hosting Job Fair For Military Vets Seeking Aviation Careers

Louisiana is co-hosting an in-person hiring event in Bossier City next week for military veterans seeking careers in aviation tech.

Proposal From Conservatives Called "Anti-LGBTQ+ Moral Panic," Possibly Violating The First Amendment

“This language is unconstitutional. As courts have long held, a crucial part of the First Amendment is the right to receive information."

These Books And Authors Were Challenged The Most At Louisiana Libraries

Conservatives turned La., libraries into their battleground in 2022, with dozens of book challenges submitted in parishes across the state.

University Of New Orleans Audit Finds Illegal Contract, Cash Thefts

A U. of N. Orleans official deliberately circumvented school policy to install a $215,000 boiler under an illegal contract, the report says.

Why Rep. Troy Carter From Louisiana Voted Against Banning Oil Reserve Sales To China

A majority of Democrats in the U.S. House backed a Republican bill to prohibit sales from America's emergency backup oil supply to China.

Q & A: Dana Hunter, Governor's Office Of Human Trafficking Prevention, Discusses Progress

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Louisiana is marking the occasion with a renewed emphasis on helping survivors.

State Sen. Sharon Hewitt Announces Bid For Louisiana Governor

Louisiana State Sen. Sharon Hewitt announced Friday she will run for governor, joining Treasurer Schroder and Attorney General Landry.

Louisiana Lawmakers Want ‘In God We Trust' Signs In Every Classroom

One of the first bills filed ahead of Louisiana's 2023 legislative session would require all public schools to teach "patriotic customs."

Louisiana Higher Education: LSU Sued, Coastal And Library Research Funded

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