State tax collections rose in May to about $1.08B, but year‑to‑date receipts through May trail last year by roughly $838M, leaving lawmakers to weigh budget choices.

State LEAP results show a record 36% Mastery+ statewide — the highest on record — with gains in math, civics and social studies and most districts improving.

Democratic leaders met at Dillard University on July 4 to condemn a congressional map that removes a Black-majority seat and legislative moves to cut New Orleans judgeships.

The LPSC has ordered staff to draft a rule requiring intervenors to disclose out‑of‑state and foreign funding. Advocates say the measure could reduce public participation in utility cases.

For the first time, registered Republicans top Democrats in Louisiana by a slim margin. The shift — driven by closed primaries and registration pushes — could reshape statewide races.

Landry signed an order to protect ratepayers while controversy swirls around Entergy’s proposed plant purchase tied to Meta’s data center. The move aims to lock in conditions before big projects win incentives.

Mayor Helena Moreno says Gov. Landry’s vetoes removed more than $33M in New Orleans funding, threatening Armstrong Park, housing projects and nonprofit services.

St. Charles Parish warns absentee ballot requests for the June 27 election are due today by 4:30 p.m.; act now to get your ballot.

The Supreme Court ruled that RLUIPA does not allow money damages after a Louisiana inmate’s dreadlocks were forcibly cut, even as justices condemned the act.

A Sydney-born Franklinton resident was indicted on federal charges alleging she falsely claimed U.S. citizenship to register and vote in 2022 and 2024.

Louisiana regulators approved Magnolia Water's rate-plan extension but attached a broad operational audit after residents reported steep bill hikes and poor service.

Col. Robert Hodges will retire this fall and Gov. Jeff Landry has tapped Lt. Col. Frank Besson as his successor.

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.