Gov. John Bel Edwards asks court to drop Common Core lawsuit, rebuff Landry

Louisiana's new governor has asked an appeals court today to drop a lawsuit his...

Louisiana’s current budget woes mirror 1988 financial gaps

A new Louisiana governor inherits a massive budget mess, a state struggling with years...

Louisiana’s budget gap widens; state entering into recession, economist says

Louisiana's budget gap grew worse today, reaching a projection of about $850 million and placing...

Many see cause for optimism despite slower US job growth

Consider looking past January's so-so job growth. At first glance, The Associated Press reports, today’s...

Judge rules out mentions of deaths at BP supervisor’s trial

Eleven men died in the 2010 rig explosion that led to BP's Gulf of...

Former Louisiana veterans secretary mismanaged department, audit says

Louisiana's former veterans secretary mismanaged his department, the state legislative auditor and inspector general...

Hearing on Medicaid expansion hiring plan by DHH delayed

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ plan to hire new health department employees for his Medicaid...

Most remaining cabinet secretary positions filled by Edwards

Louisiana's new governor filled most of his remaining cabinet spots today. The Associated Press reports...

Louisiana Medicaid expansion plan up for legislative test today

Gov. John Bel Edwards' plan to expand Louisiana's Medicaid program faces its first legislative...

Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals outlines impact of potential budget cuts

Louisiana's health department offered two scenarios Wednesday for slashing $131 million in spending over...