Politics & Policy

Gov. Landry taps new coastal protection chief to ‘restructure’ organization

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced a new chair and executive director of the state agency charged with restoring and protecting Louisiana’s withering coastline. 

What businesses need to know about tax law changes for 2024

As is often the case, a new year has brought with it new tax...

With a strong economy, why would the Fed cut rates this year?

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its meeting today, but investors will be watching closely for hints about future rate cuts, The New York Times reports.

A conversation with BESE President Ronnie Morris

Ronnie Morris, who has served as the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary...

Bill Cassidy plans to run for reelection while criticizing new closed primaries 

Republican Louisiana U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy says he anticipates running for reelection in 2026...

Landry-appointed council says ‘government silos’ hurting workforce development

A report released Friday by Gov. Jeff Landry’s Workforce Development & Higher Education Policy...
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SBA revamps federal contract program for small businesses  

The SBA unveiled an upgraded program called Empower to Grow last week that offers...

New Orleans law office launches campaign against proposed Blue Cross sale

Roughly two weeks away from the Department of Insurance’s public hearing, a New Orleans-based law firm has launched an advertising campaign against the proposed sale of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, the state’s largest health insurer. 

LSU athletics operated with a deficit last year

An audit of LSU’s Athletic Department found that the organization operated with a nearly $4 million deficit last year.

LSU’s shift on diversity lacks transparency, critical input, faculty say 

Faculty members say LSU’s move away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) language happened without their input and with little transparency after the fact.