New Law Keeps Some Industrial Pollution Accidents Hidden From The Public

An advocacy organization says environmental self audits will leave the public more in the dark.

How Louisiana Prisons Have Handled COVID-19: 9 Things To Know

Louisiana houses 46 percent of the people it imprisons.

New Orleans To Consider $15/hour Minimum Wage For City Employees, Contractors

A proposed ordinance to raise the minimum wage of city contractors and some city workers to $15 per hour will appear.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards Vetoes Transgender Sports Ban

Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoed a ban on transgender women and girls participating in women and girls sporting events.

Fraction Of La. Unemployment Payments Went To Dead People, Audit Finds

The Louisiana Workforce Commission distributed just over one one-hundredth of its total unemployment payments to people who were dead.

Settled Into New Homes, Refugees In US Say They Are Working For A Better Life For All

The United Nations reports that 11.2 million people were displaced from their homelands.

Gov. John Bel Edwards Expresses Support For Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Lamar Davis

On his first radio show after the 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he had signed a bill.

We Who Wear Natural Hairstyles Shouldn't Have To Change It For Employment | Tammy C. Barney

A White manager was concerned when my best friend — like me, a Black woman — came to work with her hair in tiny twists.

Louisiana Governor Signs Bill To Eliminate Jail, Prison Time For Modest Marijuana Possession

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a new law that eliminates jail and prison time for the possession of modest amounts of marijuana.

Louisiana Legislative Session 2021: Winners And Losers

Lawmakers approved a business-friendly tax policy overhaul and prioritized transportation funding over most other budget items.

RISE St. James Co-Founder Sharon Lavigne Wins Goldman Environmental Prize

Sharon Lavigne, a retired special needs teacher in St. James Parish won the prize.

In This Legislative Session, Louisiana Republicans Flipped The Meaning Of Discrimination | Jarvis DeBerry

During a committee meeting where he voted against legislation that sought to protect Louisiana's LGBTQ renters.

Tax Reform Proposal Heads To Louisiana Voters And Gov. Edwards

Louisiana voters will get to choose this fall whether they want to give up their ability to deduct their federal income tax bills.

Juneteenth Expected To Become A State Holiday In Louisiana

Juneteenth, a day celebrating the delayed news of freedom.

Louisiana Legislature Votes To Decriminalize Possession Of Modest Amounts Of Marijuana

The Louisiana Legislature voted to decriminalize the possession of modest amounts of marijuana across the state.

Sports Betting Is Coming To Louisiana: 9 Things You Need To Know

Louisiana residents may be placing bets on sports as early as next fall.

La. Lawmakers Approve Centralized Sales Tax Commission

The Louisiana Legislature passed a tax reform bill Thursday.

Resolution Initiated By 13-Year-Old Aims To Recycle Louisiana's Political Campaign Signs

When campaigns are over, corrugated plastic signs are often left behind on neutral grounds and in ditches.

Memorial Day Memories: Courage Of War Correspondents

I never fought in the Vietnam War. I joined United Press International, a worldwide wire service, in 1975 at the end of that conflict.

100 Years After The Tulsa Race Massacre, Lessons From My Grandfather

When Viola Fletcher, 107, appeared before Congress this month, she called for the nation to officially acknowledge the Tulsa race riot.

Japanese American Soldiers In World War II Fought The Axis Abroad And Racial Prejudice At Home

Imagine being forced from your home by the government, being imprisoned in a detention camp under armed guards and behind barbed wire.

Louisiana Won't Legalize Recreational Marijuana This Year

The push to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Louisiana died Tuesday, when the Louisiana House rejected legislation.

In Louisiana, You've Got Your Water Bill And Your Drinking-Water Bill | Jarvis DeBerry

Do you remember the start of the pandemic when people rushed grocery stores and bought as much water as they could?

Louisiana May Look At Changing Medical Release For Sick, Dying Incarcerated People — Again

A lawmaker wants the state to put together a commission to study Louisiana's policies related to the release of incarcerated people who ...

More Than $350B In Federal Recovery Cash Starts Rolling Out To States, Cities, Counties

States, cities and counties can begin to tap their share of the $350 billion.

Legislation That Slashes Unemployment Benefits By Half Gets Support Of Senate Committee

A Senate committee approved a bill Thursday that would cut unemployment benefits in Louisiana.

Louisiana Owes 1983 Flood Victims $300 Million — And The Victims Might Finally See Some Money

Tangipahoa Parish residents and business owners might finally get some money out of an enormous legal judgment they won from the state.

Derek Chauvin Verdict Is Not Justice, It's Accountability — And We Need More

It took about 10 hours for a jury to convict former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd.

Louisiana Lawmaker Seeks To End Automatic Euthanization For Dogs Found At Dog Fighting Events

Rep. Denise Marcelle, D-Baton Rouge, is seeking to end a state law that requires dogs to be killed automatically.

The Tireless Protesting That Followed The Murder Of George Floyd Should Give Us Hope | Shawn Anglim & Kahlida Lloyd

A jury convicted Chauvin of three counts.

Louisiana Centralized Sales Tax Bill Passes House With Bipartisan Support

The Louisiana House approved a proposed constitutional amendment Wednesday that would create a centralized state agency.

Bill Allowing Water Commissioners To Be Paid By Industrial Customers Advances

Five board members received salaries from ExxonMobil, Georgia-Pacific, Entergy and the Baton Rouge Water Company.

John Bel Edwards Opposes Bills With Transgender Restrictions

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards opposes four bills introduced by lawmakers that would impose restrictions on transgender people.

LSU Seeks New Title IX Coordinator As Administrators' Roles Change Following Husch Blackwell Report

LSU is looking to hire a new coordinator for its Title IX office which handles sexual misconduct.

Louisiana Set To Receive $773 Million To Fund Early Childcare, But Advocate Says It's Just A Start

Louisiana is set to receive $773 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to fund early childcare.

Losing Mothers And Their Babies Remains A Big Problem In Louisiana

Motorists in Baton Rouge may have seen a billboard on I-12.

Congressional Panel Splits On Regulation Of ‘Orphaned' Oil And Gas Wells

Members of a U.S. House Natural Resources panel agreed Thursday on the need to clean up and cap abandoned oil and gas wells.

One Bill Would Reform Tax Incentives While Another Would Undo Tax Incentive Reforms

Louisiana's House Ways and Means Committee advanced a bill Thursday that would require a two-thirds vote of the legislature.

LSU President Says Staff Could Be Moved Around — Not Fired — As A Result Of Scandal

LSU interim president Tom Galligan said Wednesday that he may change up the job duties of some staff members following the coverup.

Gov. Edwards Praises Louisiana's ‘Unwavering Faith And Enduring Spirit’ In ‘State Of The State’ Address

Gov. John Bel Edwards devoted the first half of Monday's night “State of the State” address at Southern University.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.