LSU’s College World Series win drives up sports betting revenue for state

LSU’s first College World Series win since 2009 was a home run for Louisiana sports betting, according to the chair of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.

Department of Energy denies environmentalists’ LNG regulations request 

The U.S. Department of Energy this week denied a request from several environmental advocacy...

Landry continues to hold decisive advantage in campaign contributions 

Candidates for Louisiana governor filed their campaign finance disclosures for a three-month period starting...

Still no details from Dow, LEDQ on explosion downriver in Plaquemine 

Three days after multiple explosions rocked the Dow Chemical plant in Plaquemine, state officials and the company have remained silent as to the cause and nature of the incident while some neighboring residents report having felt ill over the weekend.  

More than $187M in ITEP applications approved by state board

The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry approved more than $187 million worth of...

Decision to hold veto override session broke down mainly along party lines

More than two-thirds of Louisiana’s legislators opted into a veto override session Thursday that is expected to focus on LGBTQ+ bills rejected by Gov. John Bel Edwards following the regular session.

Budding U.S. offshore wind industry facing rough seas 

Just as the U.S. is plunging into the deep end of offshore wind energy...

State creates position aimed at boosting response to environmental threats

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed legislation to create a state chief resilience officer, a position within the governor’s office that will coordinate policy response to environmental hazards and threats to the state. 

Veto override session may also include budget, criminal sentencing bills

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ decision to veto legislation banning medical treatments for transgender youth is pushing state lawmakers to return for an override session next week, but bills concerning the state budget, criminal sentencing and taxes are also expected to come up for a vote. 

Millions pulled from Louisiana lawmakers’ districts in wake of spending cap vote 

Conservative Louisiana House members who tried to block Gov. John Bel Edwards and legislative...