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DOTD to convert ‘gas’ stations to ‘fuel’ stations with help of federal funding

Louisiana is in line for almost $11 million in federal funds this fiscal year and more than $73 million over five years for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. 

Will Gov. Edwards veto new congressional map? 

Louisiana's Republican-dominated Legislature made it clear this week that neither the House nor Senate...

Baton Rouge’s Pass it Down receives UN award 

Baton Rouge-based digital storytelling company Pass it Down and its NFT marketplace Iconic Moments won a World Summit Award this week from the United Nations. 

Louisiana parishes get $100M for hazard mitigation projects 

Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced $100 million in hazard mitigation funding is being allocated to 33 Louisiana parishes, including all nine in the Capital Region, through the federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Local bettors’ confidence in Joe Burrow boosts casino revenue

Baton Rouge’s first legal sportsbook is doing brisk business, and the Super Bowl run of former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is one reason why. 

Businesses call on Congress for more COVID-related aid 

Some businesses aren't just hungry for more federal aid—they're famished, Inc. reports.  There were hopes...
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Sigourney Weaver movie set to begin filming in St. Francisville

Master Gardener, a new movie by screenwriter Paul Schrader, will start filming in the St. Francisville area next week.

Legislature rejects bills creating new majority Black congressional district

In case you missed it, the Louisiana House on Thursday approved a bill shifting boundary lines for the state’s six congressional districts—without creating a second majority Black district sought by civil rights organizations.

‘LaPolitics’: Capitol appointments announced; EV money headed to state

Lawmakers on both sides of Memorial Hall voted this week to appoint (and reappoint)...

Patients want ‘seamless’ experience from providers, Blue Cross president says 

Most online health care appointments today amount to visiting a “virtual urgent care center” with a doctor the patient doesn’t know, says Dr. Steve Udvarhelyi, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.