New York Gun Restrictions ‘Violate The Second Amendment,’ Landry And Other AGs Write To U.S. Supreme Court

The court ruled that the Second Amendment grants an individual a right to possess a firearm at home and to use it for self defense.

U.S. Senate Agriculture Panel Approves Vilsack As Ag Secretary In Bipartisan Vote

The Senate Agriculture Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved Tom Vilsack’s nomination to lead USDA.

Louisiana Health Secretary Joins Counterparts In Asking Congress For More Vaccines, More Money, More Communication

Courtney Phillips says state has been able to keep declined shots from going to waste

GOP Senators Score Meeting With Biden To Discuss More Modest Relief Plan

Cassidy 1 of 10 senators who met with the president

Air Quality Regulators In ‘Cancer Alley’ Have Fallen Dangerously Behind

‘Louisiana has the highest toxic air emissions per square mile of any state’

‘All Disasters Increase Inequity’: A Year After The Pandemic Hit The U.S., The Poor Are Even Poorer

In Louisiana: low unemployment assistance, lots of hunger

Election Reform To Return As A Priority For Dems In Congress

Dems excited to continue ‘John Lewis’ legacy’

Louisiana Republican Party Struggles With Counting Votes In Chairman Election

There were initially more ballots cast than eligible votes Saturday.

The New Orleans Area Has A High COVID-19 Vaccine Rate, But It’s Also Received The Most Doses

Vaccine supply hasn’t been evenly distributed across Louisiana

Republicans Press HUD Nominee Fudge For Saying They ‘Have No Decency’

Toomey also cited a separate comment by Fudge, who is Black, that Republicans don’t care about people of color.

State Officials Express Concern About New COVID-19 Variants In Louisiana

‘UK variant could become the predominant strain,’ Edwards says

Biden Pauses New Oil And Gas Leases On Public Lands In Sweeping Climate Order

Administration also to focus on environmental justice and and racial impact of pollution

Granholm Vows To Create New Jobs, Cleaner Solutions As Energy Secretary

Sen. Cassidy: ‘Does the Biden administration really care about jobs?’

Louisiana Needs To Invest More In Early Childhood Education, State Superintendent Says

60 percent of the state’s kindergarteners start enter unprepared

Virginia Senator Floats Trump Censure As Senate Prepares For Impeachment Trial

It’s not clear whether other senators would sign on to Kaine’s proposal, and if so, how many might do so.

Biden Administration Unveils Boost To State COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments

Starting next week, a minimum of 10 million vaccine doses per week will be distributed across states, tribes and territories.

Hawley Pushes Ethics Probe Of U.S. Senate Democrats Who Filed Complaint Against Him

Seven U.S. Senate Democrats urged the chamber’s ethics panel to investigate Sen. Josh Hawley’s role in the pro-Trump assault on the Capitol.

Fewer Than Half Of Ochsner Health Hospital System Employees Have Been Vaccinated For COVID-19, CEO Says

Some employees have reportedly expressed concerns that the vaccine would diminish the vaccinated person’s fertility.

Hurricane Laura Evacuees Have Been Forced To Move 5 Times In 5 Months, Lawyers Say

Legal team launches investigation into government’s handling of storm survivors

Do African Americans In Louisiana Have Equal Access To The Vaccine? We Can’t Say

State doesn’t know the race of over half of those vaccinated

Sluggish Pace Of Vaccinations Expected For Another 4-5 Weeks

Louisiana waiting on drug companies to ramp up supply

Missouri Republican To Delay Senate Confirmation Of Biden’s Pick For Homeland Security

Part of the national security team that was expected to be confirmed Wednesday.

New Orleans And The Country Remember Those Lost To COVID-19

Biden and Harris join national commemoration on the eve of their inauguration

Here’s What Biden Plans To Do On His First Day As President

Joe Biden early Wednesday unveiled the list of executive orders.

Biden Takes The Oath Of Office With Troops On Guard And Towering Challenges Ahead

Joe Biden is set to become the 46th president of the United States at noon.

Excerpts From President Joe Biden’s Inaugural Speech

‘We can do this if we open our souls instead of hardening our hearts’

President Joe Biden Urges A Divided Nation To ‘End This Uncivil War’ In Inaugural Address

‘Disagreement must not lead to disunion,’ president says

Louisiana HBCUs Celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris And As An Example Of Their Schools’ Record Of Achievement

As Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in on Wednesday as the 49th vice president of the United States.

Biden Immigration Overhaul Would Open A Door To Citizenship For 11 Million People

While the bill would likely pass the House, it’s unclear if Democrats have enough votes in the Senate.

Biden Yanks Keystone XL Permit In First-Day Order, Citing Climate Change

It could also potentially transport oil from the Williston Basin, which includes Montana.

Legal Mobile Fantasy Sports Could Come To Louisiana Later This Year

The state will start taking applications for fantasy sports operators next month

Biden Orders Tougher Mask Rules As Part Of Overhauled COVID-19 Strategy

Says his plan is ‘based on scientific, not politics’

Paper Company Invests $52 Million Into Improving Bogalusa Paper Mill

An organizer said corporate moves that involve huge tax exemptions “need more scrutiny”

‘Millions Of Birds Will Die’: Last-Minute Trump Rule Aids Industry

In July 2011, a pipeline owned by ExxonMobil burst near Laurel, Mont., dumping 42,000 gallons of crude oil into the nearby Yellowstone River

Biden Taps Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania’s Top Public Health Official, For Federal Post

Levine, an openly transgender woman, is an alumna of Tulane med school

Louisiana May Face Tough Budget Decisions Because Of Lower Tax And Fee Collections

Louisiana state tax and fee collections will not return to their pre-pandemic levels until at least 2022 or later.

With COVID-19 The Worst It’s Been, Louisiana’s College Students Return To Campus

Students at Louisiana’s colleges and universities return to school this month in a state that has more COVID-19 cases than it has ever had.

Biden Rolls Out $1.9 Trillion Emergency Package To Battle Pandemic And Economic Crises

‘We are in a race against time,’ Biden’s transition team says

Folgers Tax-Break Saga Ends With Rejection By New Orleans City Council

Worth an estimated $14 million in tax revenue over 10 years

Louisiana’s Gen. Russel Honoré To Investigate Security Failures At U.S. Capitol

Congress appoints Honoré to commission