Louisiana News

New Orleans Faces Uncertainty as Churchill Downs Considers License Surrender

News Summary New Orleans is at risk of losing its historic horse racing tradition as Churchill Downs, Inc. contemplates surrendering…

2 weeks ago

Louisiana House Bill 358 Sparks Controversy Over Pharmacy Ownership

News Summary In Louisiana, House Bill 358 aims to prohibit pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies, sparking a heated debate…

2 weeks ago

Louisiana’s Film Industry Set for Revival with New Law

News Summary Louisiana's film and television sector is poised for a revival following the enactment of Act 44, which overhauls…

2 weeks ago

Louisiana Lawmakers Advance Homeowner Tax Credits Amid Insurance Woes

News Summary Louisiana lawmakers have progressed with tax incentives for homeowners, notably passing Senate Bill 28 for roof fortification credits,…

2 weeks ago

Churchill Downs to Surrender Fair Grounds Licenses Amid Financial Struggles

News Summary Churchill Downs Inc. plans to give up its racing and gaming licenses for Fair Grounds Race Course &…

3 weeks ago

Louisiana Advances Medicaid Mental Health Coverage Bill

News Summary The Louisiana legislature is making strides in enhancing Medicaid mental health services, particularly with partial hospitalization support through…

3 weeks ago

Shreveport Reopens Historic Fairmont Tower After Major Renovation

News Summary On May 6, 2025, Shreveport, Louisiana, celebrated the reopening of the Fairmont Tower, a historic building transformed through…

3 weeks ago

ULM Names Ford Pemberton as New Head Baseball Coach

News Summary The University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) has appointed Ford Pemberton as its new head baseball coach after Michael Federico's…

3 weeks ago

Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles Completes Tech Modernization

News Summary The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) has successfully completed the third phase of its technology modernization initiative.…

3 weeks ago

Louisiana Lawmakers Reject Key Insurance Relief Bills

News Summary In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, lawmakers have rejected two crucial insurance relief bills aimed at helping homeowners cope with…

3 weeks ago