A private construction listing names ICE and DHS as owners of a $400M Hammond project with a Sept. 1, 2026 start date; local officials say they weren’t contacted.

Louisiana ordered two‑year revalidations for high‑risk Medicaid providers and may pause new enrollments for some DME and home‑health agencies to curb improper billing. The state is also stepping up screenings and data analysis.

The LPSC certified a 100MW battery at the Amite Solar site, waiving competitive bidding while ordering strict financial monitoring. Supporters tout faster reliability; critics warn of ratepayer risk.