Politics & Policy

Louisiana spent $274.6 million in federal dollars over five years on workforce development programs that often left participants making less money than they had been earning two-to-three quarters before getting the training, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office reports. 

Many companies have instituted hiring freezes this year and several sectors from tech to...

The Internal Revenue Service says it will not process any new Employee Retention Tax Credit Claims from businesses this year as it continues to crack down on fraudulent claims, Inc. reports.  

Louisiana will soon mark the seventh annual National Clean Energy Week. While the state’s renewable power industry is slightly behind that of most other states, it is forecast to accelerate significantly over the coming years. 

The Planning Commission on Monday afternoon will consider two new large subdivisions that local developers are proposing off Old Scenic Highway. 

While Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana covers some 1.9 million Louisiana residents, only about 92,000 will get to vote on the potential sale of the company to Elevance Health.

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.

Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision about race-conscious university admissions, the Biden administration has advocated for a shift toward holistic admissions to promote diversity.

If last week’s televised gubernatorial forum left you wanting more from the candidates, then you’ll want to be in front of a television or a screen later tonight. 

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.