louisiana politics
Community Concerns Rise as Trump Pushes for Increased Aluminum Production
News Summary In Gramercy, Louisiana, residents are voicing concerns as President Trump advocates for the expansion of aluminum production at…
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Considers Bruce Greenstein for Health Secretary
News Summary Amid controversy, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is reportedly considering Bruce Greenstein for the role of health secretary. Greenstein,…
New Orleans Service Workers Push for Tax Relief
News Summary In New Orleans, service workers are rallying for tax relief with a new bill introduced by Rep. Alonzo…
Plaquemines Parish Secures Major Environmental Victory Against Chevron
News Summary In a landmark ruling, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, won $744.6 million from Chevron for coastal restoration due to extensive…
University of Louisiana Monroe Faces Budget Shortfall
News Summary The University of Louisiana Monroe is bracing for a budget shortfall between $5 million to $6 million, prompting…
Louisiana Legislature Prepares for Tax and Insurance Reforms
News Summary The Louisiana Legislature is set to convene for its 2025 Regular Session starting April 14. This session focuses…
New Orleans Trial Could Impact Coastal Restoration Funding
News Summary A trial in Plaquemines Parish may require Chevron to pay $2.6 billion for coastal wetlands restoration due to…
New Orleans Braces for Impact: Trump’s Tariff Plan Unveiled
News Summary President Trump's recent unveiling of a reciprocal tariff plan is causing waves in New Orleans as local economies…
Changes for Natural Gas Customers in Louisiana and Mississippi
News Summary Natural gas customers in Louisiana and Mississippi are in for significant changes as CenterPoint Energy sells its distribution…
Louisiana Voters Reject Proposed Constitutional Amendments
News Summary In a surprising decision, voters in Louisiana rejected all four proposed constitutional amendments on October 13, 2023. The…