Louisiana Education

Louisiana Proposes Tax Increase on Sports Betting for College Athletics

News Summary Louisiana is preparing to raise the tax on sports betting from 15% to 21.5% to generate over $24…

1 month ago

Louisiana Lawmakers Finalize Legislative Session with Major Reforms

News Summary Louisiana lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session, enacting significant reforms in insurance, education, and infrastructure. Key measures include…

1 month ago

Louisiana Legislators Approve $2 Million for College Athletics

News Summary Louisiana lawmakers have passed a plan to allocate nearly $2 million annually from sports gambling tax revenue to…

2 months ago

Ben Johnson Appointed New Chair of Lafayette Regional Technology Council

News Summary Ben Johnson has been appointed as the new chair of the Lafayette Regional Technology Council, effective May 19,…

2 months ago

St. Tammany EDC Partners with SLU for Business Support

News Summary The St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation has partnered with Southeastern Louisiana University to enhance business support across the…

2 months ago

Advocates Rally for Restoration of Early Childhood Education Funding

News Summary On May 20, 2025, advocates gathered at the Louisiana State Capitol to demand the restoration of nearly $11…

2 months ago

Shell LiveWire Launches 2025 Louisiana Cohort for Entrepreneurs

News Summary Shell USA, Inc. and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center have launched the 2025 Louisiana cohort of the…

2 months ago

Louisiana Launches High Impact Job Program to Boost Wages

News Summary Louisiana's economic development officials have introduced the High Impact Job Program, which prioritizes job quality by incentivizing companies…

2 months ago

Louisiana Tech University Achieves AACSB Reaccreditation

News Summary Louisiana Tech University has received reaccreditation for its College of Business and School of Accountancy from AACSB, placing…

2 months ago