louisiana politics

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…

3 weeks ago

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…

3 weeks ago

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…

3 weeks ago

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…

3 weeks ago

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…

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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…

4 weeks ago

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…

4 weeks ago

Funding Freeze Leaves Louisiana Farmers in a Bind

News Summary Farmers in Louisiana are grappling with a funding freeze from the USDA, which has halted valuable contracts and…

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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…

4 weeks ago

Louisiana Voters Reject All Proposed Constitutional Amendments

News Summary In a surprising municipal primary election, Louisiana voters overwhelmingly rejected all four proposed constitutional amendments, signaling discontent with…

4 weeks ago