Politics & Policy

A proposed new congressional district map that would create a second mostly Black district was rejected Tuesday by Louisiana's Senate, which instead approved a map that looks very similar to the current configuration.

In an effort to alleviate area traffic, MovEBR project managers have set their sights on redesigning a portion of Lee Drive from Highland to Perkins Road, a $35 million project.

A set of changes to how Louisiana’s court system handles automobile wreck claims won’t affect the state’s highest-in-the-nation auto insurance rates for at least a few years

The small details and behind-the-scenes bartering involved with redistricting are sucking the oxygen out of the state Capitol, and the anxiety and politics may all be for nothing if the maps produced are challenged in court. 

Plans for a $740 million renewable energy plant south of Plaquemine kicked into high gear last week when the Louisiana Public Service Commission

Louisiana is ahead of most states in its efforts to improve internet access and usage, says Jon Wilkins, a consultant and former chief operating officer for the FCC. 

Week two of Louisiana’s redistricting legislative session kicks off today, and lawmakers have yet to vote on any map proposals on the House or Senate floors. 

Almost 13% of Louisiana bridges are considered “structurally deficient,” the sixth-highest proportion in the nation, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association says. 

Louisiana's congressional incumbents have posted their latest campaign finance reports in preparation for next...

Recently approved changes exempt the vast majority of Louisiana companies from the state’s franchise tax.