Decision on $1B I-49 connector route expected this fall
(The Center Square) - Federal officials are expected to decide this year where the Interstate 49 Inner City Connector, plagued by local opposition and... Read More.
Louisiana
Baton Rouge mall shooting leaves 1 dead, 10 injured
(The Center Square) − Police searched Thursday for at least two suspects after a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge left... Read More.
Energy companies move closer to another major win in lawsuit fight
(The Center Square) − Lawmakers in Louisiana advanced a bill that would make it far more difficult to sue energy companies for claims related... Read More.
Medicaid dental bill tied to surgeries, cancer treatment advances
(The Center Square) − A Louisiana bill aimed at removing dental barriers to serious medical treatment advanced from committee after lawmakers said some Medicaid... Read More.
Civil service protections of state employees on ballot
(The Center Square) − Louisiana voters are being asked whether lawmakers should gain new power to decide which state employees keep civil service protections... Read More.
Caddo Parish lobbyist opposed bill without commission approval
(The Center Square) - A lobbyist hired by Caddo Parish testified against legislation affecting Shreveport and Bossier City, yet it remains unclear who within... Read More.
Henry presses request for bids on scholarship program
(The Center Square) - Senate President Cameron Henry pressed state education officials over Louisiana's contract with Odyssey to manage the LA GATOR scholarship program,... Read More.
Report: Louisiana No. 18 in Rich States, Poor States
(The Center Square) - Louisiana is ranked No. 18 in the country in economic outlook in the 19th annual Rich States, Poor States ranking.
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Morris stands firm in New Orleans court overhaul
(The Center Square) - Sen. Jay Morris said he is standing by his push to overhaul Orleans Parish's courts as lawmakers prepared to vote... Read More.
Federal probe finds gun used in killing of 8 children; arrest made
(The Center Square) - A federal investigation has found a Shreveport man whose gun Shamar Elkins used Sunday to kill eight children and injure... Read More.
