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Sen. Sharon Hewitt to Lead Senate GOP Caucus
Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt will lead the Senate Republican caucus in the upcoming session, with the job of uniting the Upper Chambers’ GOP supermajority.
DOTD to Step up Safety Measures
DOTD lays out plans for increased safety measures at a ceremony honoring Johnny Cole, an employee killed on the job when he was struck by an 18-wheeler this summer.
Regents, BESE Aim to Get All High School Grads College Credits
The Board of Regents and BESE sets a goal of ensuring that every high school freshman by 2025 will graduate with at least one college credit or job skill credential.
LSU Board of Supervisors Concerned that New ACT Policy is Economically Discriminatory
Members of the LSU Board of Supervisors express concern that a new ACT policy allowing students to retake specific sections of the test is economically discriminatory.
Senator Cassidy Introduces Bipartisan Parental Leave Bill
Senator Bill Cassidy introduces bipartisan legislation that will allow parents to receive a larger child tax credit in their year after they have a kid, or adopt.
Guns & Drugs Found In Raid Of Opelousas Couple’s Home
Meth, heroin, cocaine, marijuana and stolen guns made up some of the findings of an executed search warrant by the St. Landry SWAT team at the Opelousas home of 35-year-old Kelonda Thibodeaux and her husband 30-year-old Brandon Thibodeaux.
New Food Stamp Rules Could Impact 49,000 Louisiana Residents
Currently Louisiana is one of the states who receives a waiver that allows able-bodied adults who do not have dependents to receive food stamps for more than three-months, but that statewide waiver is set to go away.
Ascension Parish Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Sending Inappropriate Photos
32-year-old Mark Ebarb, a Dutchtown High teacher has turned himself into after being indicted on charges of Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile.
Louisiana Ranks 2nd in the Country for Highest Credit Card Debt
You might want to watch your spending limit on gifts this year, according to CreditCards-dot-com Louisianians have the second-highest credit card debt burden in the nation.
Sports Apparel Sales See Uptick For Saints, Tigers, & Cajuns
The performance of Louisiana teams on the football field is resulting in a spike in sports apparel sales.
LA Medicaid App the First of it’s Kind in the Nation
Louisiana is the first state in the nation to allow Medicaid recipients to enroll via an app.
Livingston Parish Public Works Employees Arrested For Stealing Guns on the Job
Two men have lost their jobs with Livingston Parish Public Works after allegedly stealing guns from a home, while they were supposed to be working.
Giving Tuesday Results in Uptick in Charitable Contributions
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day bringing attention to charitable donations
Cortez Early Favorite To Become Senate President
The red wave in this year’s Legislative elections guarantees Republicans will hold the Speakership and Senate Presidency. So, who’s set to replace the outgoing Speaker Barras and President Alario?
LA Christmas Tree Crop Looking Good This Year
Thanksgiving is in the books and families are flocking to Christmas tree farms looking for the perfect centerpiece to complement their holiday decorations.
Holiday Shopping Safety Tips from AG Office
Holiday shopping might bring out super savings, but it also brings out sleuths. But there are things you can do to protect yourself and your wallet.
More Than Half Of Workers Online Shop While On The Clock
52% of workers admit they’ll be shopping online this holiday season while on the clock.
Windows 7 Users Beware: System No Longer Supported Next Year
Beginning January 14th Windows will no longer offer patches and updates for their Windows 7 operating system.
Governor Edwards Outlines Priorities Of Second Term
Following a reinvestment in higher education and the locking in a pay raise for public school teachers in his first term, Edwards says his focus on education will continue.
Feds OK Lower To No Royalty Drilling In Gulf Shallow Waters
The Trump Administration will begin allowing new shallow-water Gulf of Mexico oil and gas rigs to operate at reduced royalty or royalty-free rates to incentivize new activity.