Buddy Caldwell fighting to hang onto job as attorney general as election day nears

In the attack-heavy race for Louisiana attorney general, the focus is squarely on Republican...

Louisiana tops states this year on TV campaign ad spending

Louisiana leads the nation in spending on TV political ads this year, as candidates...

Judge issues final ruling against Jindal’s Common Core suit

A federal judge has issued a final judgment rejecting Gov. Bobby Jindal's federal lawsuit...

Louisiana unemployment rate falls in September, but still above national average

Louisiana is one of 41 states that saw its unemployment rate fall this September...

Oil collapse gives US colleges a test on backpedaling donors

It's easy to see what oil money means to the University of Texas. Tuition...

Future of higher ed major challenge for Louisiana’s next governor

Rising tuition costs, departing faculty and larger class sizes. Louisiana's next governor will have...

Louisiana must fund Planned Parenthood for at least two more weeks, judge rules

Louisiana must continue providing Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics for 14 more days...

TV ad spending in Louisiana election at $9.4M and rising

Spending on TV advertising for Louisiana's Oct. 24 election has reached nearly $9.4 million,...

4 workers hurt in explosion at Houston-area chemical plant

Editor’s note: Daily Report originally published an item this morning from The Associated Press...

Democrat John Bel Edwards trying to break party slump in Louisiana

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards has surged in recent polls, raising hopes among...