US infrastructure scores C- grade from engineers due to years of inaction

America's infrastructure has scored near-failing grades for its deteriorating roads, public transit and stormwater...

Gov. John Bel Edwards eases virus rules, allows bars to serve indoors

Louisiana's bars can reopen indoors, restaurants can hold more customers and churches won't have...

Analysis: Louisiana voting machine search a political minefield

If Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin needed another indication about the politically dicey nature...

Edwards’ budget plan calls for $186M spending boost

Gov. John Bel Edwards kicked off Louisiana’s annual budget negotiations Friday by suggesting a...

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ budget plan includes pay raises for teachers

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ multibillion-dollar spending plan for next year was released to lawmakers...

Third US vaccine raises question: Which shots are best?

The nation is poised to get a third vaccine against COVID-19, but because at...

US unemployment lowest since November

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high...

Despite GOP outcry, Cassidy ‘at peace’ with impeachment vote

Trashed on social media and censured by Louisiana Republicans, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy described...

Landry top fundraiser among Louisiana elected officials

Attorney General Jeff Landry was the top fundraiser among Louisiana’s elected officials in the...

Crews working to restore water to thousands in Louisiana

Crews in Mississippi and Louisiana scrambled today to repair water main breaks and fill...