Edwards ends nearly all virus restrictions, lifts mask mandate for schools

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that he's scrapping nearly every remaining coronavirus restriction...

Louisiana Senate’s $37B budget plan largely in line with House version

Louisiana state senators Monday unveiled their version of a $37 billion state operating budget...

Lawmakers weigh spending $400M in cash on first repayment of levee debt

Rather than borrowing, Louisiana could make its first $400 million payment in cash to...

Louisiana House snubs back-to-work bonus, unemployment hike 

House lawmakers Thursday rejected a modest increase in Louisiana's jobless benefits and a return-to-work...

US jobless claims continue falling as job market strengthens 

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new...

Edwards won’t end federal unemployment boost, for now 

Louisiana business organizations on Wednesday called on Gov. John Bel Edwards to join Republican-led...

Louisiana legislators working to lift campaign finance limits on PACs 

Candidates for office in Louisiana would be able to take unlimited sums directly from...

Bill to expand Louisiana early voting nears final passage

A proposal to add four days to Louisiana's early voting period for presidential elections...

Louisiana income forecast grows, giving lawmakers more to spend

Already flush with federal cash, Louisiana's budget picture brightened again Tuesday, with the state's...

Why many workers won’t return to old jobs post-pandemic

Layoffs, lockdowns, unemployment and stimulus checks have left many American workers rethinking both their...
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