Judge rejects GOP attempt to block Louisiana virus restrictions 

19th Judicial District Judge William Morvant today rejected an effort by Republican state House...

US workers seeking jobless aid dips as COVID-19 cases rise 

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, a...

Gov. John Bel Edwards leaves most legislators’ pet projects in budget

Gov. John Bel Edwards agreed to nearly all of the $20 million-plus in pet...

Weekly US jobless claims top 750,000 as companies continue to slash jobs

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a...

Army Corps reconsidering permit for $9.4B Formosa plant

The Army Corps of Engineers is considering whether potential environmental impacts require it to...

Voters in other states also choose to expand gambling

The U.S. gambling industry won big at the polls Tuesday, with three states authorizing...

Sen. Bill Cassidy trying to win outright in Louisiana primary

Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy was trying to reach a high hurdle today in...

Analysis: Special session fails to produce unemployment fund solution

Before they wrapped up their special session, Louisiana lawmakers gave a short-term infusion of...

Federal Reserve expands Main Street program to allow smaller loans

The Federal Reserve will reduce the minimum loan level in its small business lending...

US jobless claims fall to 751,000, but rising infections pose threat

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest...