GOP’s slimmed-down virus bill scuttled by Senate Democrats

Senate Democrats scuttled a scaled-back GOP coronavirus rescue package today, saying the measure shortchanges...

Louisiana elections plan goes before federal judge this week 

Louisiana Republican officials' reluctance to allow expanded mail-in voting this fall—despite having done so...

Gov. John Bel Edwards asks judge to widen absentee balloting for elections

Gov. John Bel Edwards is asking a federal judge to order Louisiana's elections chief...

US House panel warns that PPP fraud, abuse may total in the billions

Congressional investigators say they have identified lapses pointing to possible fraud and abuse in...

Oil industry assessing infrastructure in Texas, Louisiana in wake of Laura

The energy industry is assessing damages caused by storm surges and high winds as...

Despite improvements, Edwards not lifting virus restrictions

As Louisiana has made significant strides in combating its second coronavirus surge, Gov. John...

Storm disruption of offshore rigs in Gulf shouldn’t raise pump prices

Oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico was slowed Sunday by the...

Louisiana health department asks to reopen bids for Medicaid contracts

The Louisiana Department of Health wants to seek new bids for multibillion-dollar Medicaid contracts...

Fed officials worried about government pulling back on coronavirus relief

U.S. consumers lifted their spending in May and June but businesses remained cautious because...

Louisiana gets $205M in BP spill money for coastal restoration 

Louisiana is getting another $205 million in BP oil spill money for coastal restoration...
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