Louisiana rare earth plant wins $67 million federal grant
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $67 million in funding to ElementUSA and its partner the Colorado School of Mines... Read More.
Louisiana
Landry seeking to take $168M from schools to pay for teacher raises
(The Center Square) - Gov. Jeff Landry is seeking to cut $168 million from Louisiana's public school funding formula to pay for one-time stipends... Read More.
Lawmakers approve broad workforce package tied to Louisiana job growth
(The Center Square) - Louisiana lawmakers spent much of the 2026 regular session trying to solve a problem created by the state's economic ambitions:... Read More.
Water safeguards, environmental study by data center urged by Caddo officials
(The Center Square) - Caddo Parish officials want the Resilient Technology Park data center developer to honor an informal pledge they believe was made... Read More.
Shreveport officials move to repeal downtown tax district
(The Center Square) - Last week, the Shreveport City Council moved to repeal a longstanding special downtown economic development tax district as it prepares... Read More.
Higher ed, construction spending rise in Louisiana budget package
(The Center Square) − The $47 billion state operating budget is on its way to Gov. Jeff Landry, who has bragged about a renewed... Read More.
Speaker Mike Johnson recognizes public servants, reflects on country’s values
(The Center Square) - Mary Lou Blakely created the Sharing and Caring Ministry after-school program offering free meals and games. Robert Allen has been... Read More.
New Louisiana map adding Republican seat heads to Landry
(The Center Square) - Louisiana lawmakers have given final approval to a newly redrawn congressional map that is likely to shift one U.S. House... Read More.
Louisiana lawmakers move to expand TOPS-Tech eligibility
A new law will loosen eligibility rules for TOPS-Tech awards, part of a broader push to steer more students into technical and vocational training... Read More.
Louisiana, Exxon reach deal on coastal lawsuits, Landry says
(The Center Square) - Louisiana has reached a deal with ExxonMobil, resolving the state's disputes with the company over coastal land erosion, Gov. Jeff... Read More.
