( The Center Square ) – When the U.S. lost its last AAA credit rating earlier this month, a nonprofit group that tracks government spending wasn't surprised. Truth in Accounting, …
DENHAM SPRINGS — The Denham Springs City Council breezed through a brief 15-minute meeting Tuesday evening, addressing a number of routine matters and setting a public hearing for the …
( The Center Square ) – Debate on age verification for internet apps exposed the growing scrutiny of outside influence on Louisiana policymaking. Republican Sens. Jay Morris of West Monroe …
( The Center Square ) − President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" would terminate the Section 45V tax credit for clean hydrogen production beginning in 2026, potentially reshaping the …
The Louisiana House is set to debate House Bill 601 next week, a measure that would restrict the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide (CO₂) pipelines intended for underground storage. …
BATON ROUGE – Gov. Jeff Landry signed a sweeping package of auto insurance reform bills Wednesday, promising to lower the cost of coverage in Louisiana by cracking down on what he calls …
A proposal to end the addition of fluoride from public drinking water in Louisiana failed Wednesday in the legislature following passionate testimony from health care and dental professionals. …
LIVINGSTON — Controversy continues to follow the Livingston Parish Library Board, even months after several new members were appointed. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the board spent two …
The Livingston Parish Council moved swiftly through a largely routine agenda Thursday night, approving most zoning recommendations and green-lighting several infrastructure-related contracts. …
( The Center Square ) – Republican leaders scored a win Thursday with the passage of the multi-trillion budget reconciliation package, moving forward President Donald Trump’s permanent …
( The Center Square ) – President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs on the European Union and iPhone maker Apple on Friday, prompting a sell-off on Wall Street. Trump said trade …
( The Center Square ) – President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and ongoing mental decline has sparked a firestorm of controversy and criticism for the Biden family, the media, and the …
( The Center Square ) — In a bid to boost Louisiana's music industry and retain homegrown talent, lawmakers have advanced a bill to overhaul and extend the state's underutilized sound recording …
( The Center Square ) − The Louisiana Senate Committee on Finance took testimony Thursday on the state’s proposed $45 billion operating budget for the 2026 fiscal year, hearing directly …
( The Center Square ) — Louisiana legislators advanced a bill designed to streamline environmental permitting for advanced nuclear power projects, a move that aligns the state with a …
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. -- The Denham Springs Elementary Library has been named a recipient of the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries grant. The school will receive a $5,000 …
Across Louisiana, law enforcement agencies - including the LPSO - will be looking for seat belt violators through June 1 as the Memorial Day holiday period marks the unofficial start of summer …
BATON ROUGE - On May 21, 2025, the Louisiana Senate passed House Bill 148 (HB 148) aimed at enhancing transparency and granting the state insurance commissioner broader authority over rate approvals. …
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana House advanced a bill Tuesday to raise taxes on online sports betting after adopting an amendment to lower the amount of the tax increase. As amended, …
BATON ROUGE, LA. – Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., announced that approximately 143,000 unclaimed property checks totaling over $34 million will be mailed out …
BATON ROUGE-–The Louisiana House Monday night passed a controversial bill that would prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion offices, training and hiring policies in state agencies and public …
BATON ROUGE — On Tuesday, the Louisiana Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 216, authored by Sen. Valarie Hodges (R-Denham Springs), aiming to enhance efficiency and transparency in the …
( The Center Square ) – The Republican multitrillion-dollar budget reconciliation package may undergo significant edits before reaching the House floor after party leaders conceded to …
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Leadership Livingston Class of 2026. Now in its 13th year, the program has graduated nearly 300 local leaders. …
( The Center Square ) — A bill requiring state agencies to inform U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of a person's status as a non-citizen has cleared another hurdle, now advancing to the …