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New sawmill to create 125 jobs in northwest Louisiana
Construction officially started Monday on a new $110 million sawmill in Plain Dealing that its owner says will create 125 new jobs in the region. Gov. John Bel Edwards attended a ground breaking for the project that is expected to be completed in third-quarter 2023. The Teal-Jones Group, a company based in British Columbia, Canada, […]
Rep. Scott McKnight announces bid for state treasurer
State Rep. Scott McKnight unofficially declared his candidacy Thursday for state treasurer in 2023. The Republican from Baton Rouge has held the District 68 seat since 2019 and works with his family’s business, BXS Insurance. In a Facebook post, McKnight said he intended to continue to conservative practices of current Treasurer John Schroder and his […]
Louisiana Capitol briefly evacuated after ‘unclaimed’ item found in rotunda
The Louisiana State Capitol was briefly evacuated Wednesday after an “unclaimed” package or bag was found in Memorial Hall, commonly referred to as the rotunda. Lawmakers were in session when legislative leaders cleared both chambers. There were more people than usual at the Capitol on Thursday, when the House was scheduled to consider a bill […]
Louisiana Fire Marshal Butch Browning to retire May 15
He has held the post longer than any predecessor, taking over in 2008 and serving through Bobby Jindal's for two terms six years under Edwards.
Poor Louisiana parishes have higher COVID-19 death rates than wealthier counties nationwide
Data show people in the poorest parishes in Louisiana and comparable counties across the country saw higher COVID-19 death rates than wealthier areas, according to a report the Poor People's Campaign released Monday.
Nearly $250 million in spending unresolved in Louisiana’s storm response programs since 2008
Officials say they have addressed most of the issues uncovered in the audits. But even with that high success rate, they $246 million in reimbursements to local governments over the past 14 years have not been verified to determine if the money was correctly spent or accurately calculated.
Governor will let Louisiana’s COVID-19 public health emergency order lapse after two years
Gov. John Bel Edwards said Monday he will allow an order he signed two years ago declaring a public health emergency in Louisiana for the coronavirus to lapse Wednesday.
Audit gives Louisiana good marks on election integrity
A review of Louisiana's election processes and procedures found that state officials follow practices to ensure the integrity of results when voters head to the polls.
Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoes new Louisiana congressional map
The map retained a majority of white voters in five of Louisiana's six congressional districts, despite Census data that show the state's Black population has increased to 33% since 2010.
Universities to preserve Louisiana’s history of female political leaders
Louisiana universities will collaborate on an initiative to preserve the legacies of the state's female political leaders, the schools announced Tuesday to mark International Women's Day.
Louisiana Legislature makes committee assignments official ahead of regular session
The Louisiana Legislature announced updates to committee assignments Friday ahead of its regular session that commences March 14.
Entergy New Orleans will ask regulators to bill customers for $150 million in Ida recovery costs
The utility company said in a statement Wednesday that Hurricane Ida depleted its disaster recovery account, and it intends to pay off the securitized bonds over "approximately 15 years" through the ratepayer surcharge.