Each Louisiana resident owes $18,900 to cover state’s debts 

According to a new report, Louisianans might need to dig deeper into their couch...

Led by Louisiana and Texas, US natural gas exports reach a record high 

The U.S. exported more natural gas in the first six months of 2023 than in any other previous six-month period and continues to be the top exporter of the fuel in the world, the U.S. Energy Information Agency reports.  

Federal court hears arguments regarding FEMA’s controversial Risk Rating 2.0 

A federal judge heard Tuesday from 10 states and 43 parishes as the Pelican State and others try to stop a new flood risk map that could hit homeowners in the pocketbook.

Louisiana lawmakers convene task force to help distressed municipalities 

A new legislative task force is looking at how to help Louisiana’s municipalities survive.

Entergy Louisiana scores poorly for energy conservation measures 

A new analysis of the nation's largest electric utilities shows Entergy Louisiana among the...

See what Louisiana’s revenue projections are for the next three budget years 

Louisiana is projected to have a $143.3 million surplus in the 2024-25 fiscal year, then shortfalls of more than $400 million the next two, based on a fiscal snapshot presented to lawmakers Friday. 

Louisiana AG contest trails only governor’s race in campaign contributions

The race for Louisiana attorney general is drawing more campaign contributions than all but the governor’s race, and one of the three candidates is collecting more than half of the donations.

Majority of gubernatorial candidates support getting rid of franchise tax 

Legislation to phase out Louisiana’s corporate franchise tax this year was met with a veto from Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards. However, nearly nearly every candidate running to replace him has vowed to support the move.

Louisiana’s state parks and historic sites in need of repair as money is spent elsewhere 

Reduced general fund appropriations in recent years have forced Louisiana state parks to spend improvement funds on operations, creating a $42 million backlog of needed repairs.

Louisiana cashing in on sports betting

Louisiana tax revenues continue to climb for mobile and retail sports betting, while collections have been mixed for other gaming compared to last year.