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