Louisiana Economy
Louisiana Faces Tough Times as BRIC Funding Cuts Loom
News Summary Louisiana is set to face serious challenges as the federal government halts the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities…
New Orleans Struggles with Outdated Motor Vehicle System
News Summary Residents in New Orleans face significant challenges as the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) grapples with an outdated…
New Orleans Faces Major Cuts in Health Funding
News Summary New Orleans is reeling from unprecedented cuts to mental health and substance use programs, amounting to over $55…
Louisiana Faces Major Funding Cuts to Environmental Programs
News Summary Louisiana is facing significant funding cuts from the EPA, totaling approximately $70 million, impacting key environmental initiatives across…
Bridges in Baton Rouge Identified as Risks for Collapse
News Summary Recent findings by the NTSB reveal that the Interstate 10 bridge and seven other Louisiana bridges are at…
New Orleans Faces Tough Times with Declining Population
News Summary New Orleans is experiencing a significant population decline, losing over 39,000 residents since 2020. The city's metro area…
LaPlace Community Confronts Uncertainty as Denka Lawsuit is Withdrawn
News Summary Residents of LaPlace, Louisiana, face an uncertain future as the Trump administration plans to drop a federal lawsuit…
Layoffs at NOAA Raise Concerns in New Orleans
News Summary New Orleans residents are alarmed by recent layoffs at NOAA, which affected nearly 1,000 employees. This could jeopardize…
Thibodaux Residents Rally as Nicholls State University Recovers from Hurricane Francine
News Summary In the wake of Hurricane Francine, Thibodaux, Louisiana, is rallying to support Nicholls State University, which suffered extensive…
Community Divided Over Proposed Compressor Station in Calcasieu Parish
News Summary The proposed Venture Global CP Express Moss Lake Compressor Station in Calcasieu Parish has sparked significant community debate…