Senate votes to overturn veto of transgender sports ban

Louisiana state senators narrowly voted to overturn Gov. John Bel Edwards' rejection of a...

Economists: Pandemic recession shortest on record 

It hit like a derailed train, was hugely destructive and now it's over. The recession...

Amid COVID-19 spike, vaccine lottery winners announced

Louisiana announced the first winners of its COVID-19 vaccine lottery this morning, a celebratory...

US unemployment claims fall to new pandemic low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has reached its lowest level since...

Former Gov. Edwin Edwards, who knew power and prison, dies at 93

Edwin Washington Edwards, the high-living four-term governor whose three-decade dominance of Louisiana politics was...

First African American and Louisianian spelling bee champ makes history

Zaila Avant-garde understood the significance of what she was doing as she stood on...

US jobless claims rise slightly even as economy continues rebound 

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week even while...

Canadian National’s final railroad pitch impacts possible BR-NOLA passenger service

Canadian National has made its final pitch to regulators for preliminary approval of its...

Outside groups exerting pressure on Louisiana veto session 

Ballots have gone out for Louisiana lawmakers to decide whether to hold a historic...

Edwards signs infrastructure funding bill prioritizing new Baton Rouge bridge

Louisiana will shift up to $300 million in taxes charged annually on the sales...