La. lawmaker wants special session on budget, taxes

A state lawmaker from the Houma area wants his colleagues to convene a special...

LSU launching ‘Fast Path’ program this fall to speed up doctorate graduates

A new “Fast Path” program that will be launched this fall by LSU will...

News roundup: Oil extends drop below $48 per barrel … Oil companies not the only ones hurt by cheap crude … White House says...

Barrel roll: Oil extended losses below $48 a barrel amid speculation that U.S. inventories...

2015 gas prices could average $2.64, lowest since 2009

As oil prices continued to slide this morning—remaining below the $50 per barrel threshold...

Swearing in of La.’s new US House members set for today

The newest members of Louisiana's congressional delegation officially are taking their seats today. Recently...

Executive Spotlight: Brian Owens

Brian Owens moved from New Orleans to Baton Rouge last summer to become general...

Alford: Non-candidates important in La. governor’s race, too

While everyone is interested in who will be a candidate for governor to succeed...

White House wades into Scalise scandal, takes swipe at GOP

The White House today waded into a controversy over revelations that U.S. Rep. Steve...

La. initial unemployment claims fall

The state labor department says first-time claims for unemployment insurance in Louisiana for the...