Louisiana school voucher program should ‘be scrapped,’ Senate leader says
(The Center Square) − An expansion of Louisiana's school voucher program pushed by Gov. Jeff Landry and voucher advocates is meeting resistance in the... Read More.
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Shreveport advances 50 Cent’s $22M entertainment dome
(The Center Square) - A 30,000-square-foot, dome-style entertainment venue in downtown Shreveport is part of a multimillion-dollar plan using public and private dollars to... Read More.
Bossier City’s crime rate down, police spending up
(The Center Square) - The Bossier City Police Department spent more money on personnel-related expenses last year as the city's crime rate declined.
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Louisiana’s education freedom ranking slides after funding shortfall
(The Center Square) − Louisiana's steep drop in a national education policy ranking is the result of lawmakers' decision to scale back funding for... Read More.
Republicans prepare for crowded 5th District, Senate races
(The Center Square) − U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow's primary challenge against U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy set off a Republican scramble for the congressional seat... Read More.
Report: Louisiana has highest sales tax burden in the U.S.
(The Center Square) − Louisiana has the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate in the nation, at 10.11%, according to the... Read More.
Bossier mayor locks in his choice for city manager
(The Center Square) - Shane Cheatham, nominated by Bossier Mayor Tommy Chandler to manage the city, secured the city council's approval on Tuesday for... Read More.
Magnolia LNG seeks more time to build Lake Charles LNG plant
(The Center Square) - A Louisiana facility that would export liquefied natural gas needs more time to finish construction and begin operations, its owner... Read More.
Caddo-Bossier Port Commission elects leaders for 2026
(The Center Square) - Two familiar faces have been chosen by their peers to lead the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission this year.
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Louisiana seeks more control over federal education funds
(The Center Square) - Louisiana education officials are eyeing a federal designation that would let the state waive certain requirements tied to major K-12... Read More.
