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Legislators question process in awarding large-scale Medicaid technology contract

Louisiana legislators want the state to revisit—or at least delay—the award of a Medicaid technology contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars after hearing complaints from one company not selected to do the work. 

MMR accuses firm started by former employee of stealing trade secrets

Baton Rouge’s MMR Constructors is suing Gonzales-based Infrastructure Solutions Group, alleging “an orchestrated effort by ISG to steal MMR’s trade secrets and confidential business information.”

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.

ExxonMobil played both sides with regard to climate change, report alleges 

ExxonMobil issued its first public statement that burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change in 2006. Also, In public forums, the company argued that the risk of serious impact on the environment justified global action.  

Large donor to Louisiana GOP caught up in SCOTUS controversy 

A large donor to the Republican Party of Louisiana and to GOP Attorney General...

It’s Barn Hill Preserve versus the feds in a giraffe custody fight 

Barn Hill Preserve, an animal sanctuary and tour experience company based in Ethel, is...
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Who is to blame for the plight of the St. George case? 

After a decade of trying, advocates of launching the city of St. George have to wonder whether their initiative might die in a Baton Rouge courtroom because of a potentially fatal flaw on the petition that voters approved in 2019.  

Auditors report theft, lack of regulatory compliance at EBR housing authority

A now-fired employee of the Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish had housing applicants submit at least 11 blank money orders for their security deposits, which she then made out to herself for a total of about $3,800, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office reports. 

New insurance commissioner defends ‘reforms’ that failed to lower auto rates

Louisiana lawmakers recently have enacted several changes to how the state’s legal system handles vehicle wrecks that have not led to the lower auto insurance rates supporters promised. 

Who dropped the ball that has left the St. George petition in peril?

After a decade of trying, advocates of launching the city of St. George have...