Louisiana Network
Gov Edwards: A Budget Surplus is a Good Thing
Governor John Bel Edwards says Louisiana finished the fiscal year that ended June 30th with a budget surplus of approximately $300 million.
Edwards’ Top Priority Next Session is More Funding for Education
Governor John Bel Edwards says his top priority next year is to increase funding for public education and secure a $1,000 teacher pay raise.
Auto Insurance Rates Show Signs of Stabilizing
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it appears the state's auto insurance market is stabilizing as there's only been a two-percent average increase in rates this year.
Senator Kennedy Wants to Hear from Kavanaugh Accuser
U.S. Senator John Kennedy wants to hear from Christine Ford before deciding on whether to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Louisiana Ranks 2nd for Rate of Women Killed by Men
Louisiana has the second highest rate of females killed by men in the United States according to a report from the Violence Policy Center.
Survey Finds Listening to Music While at Work Can Lead to Better Production
A study from Accountemps shows workers who listen to music at work tend to be more productive, and happier while clocked in.
Billy Nungesser Declares Louisiana Tourism Mission in China a Success
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser has returned to the Bayou state following a ten-day trip to China as part of a Louisiana tourism mission in an attempt to lure visitors from the Chinese market.
Cap on Medical Marijuana Patients Lifted
The Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners is lifting the cap on how many medical marijuana patients a doctor can treat.
Louisiana Department of Education Receives $9M Grant for Mental Health Programs
Louisiana will receive $1.8 million annually over five years after receiving a grant from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
United Cajun Navy Making Rescues During Hurricane Florence
The United Cajun Navy is currently in North Carolina as the area is experiencing massive flooding from Hurricane Florence.
Veterans Cemetery to be Built in Jennings
The VA has awarded Louisiana a $7.2 million dollar to building a new veterans cemetery in Jennings that’s set to break ground November 1st.
Health Leaders Urge Legislators to Raise Legal Buying Age for Tobacco
Three major medical leaders are calling on the state legislature to pass a law that would raise the tobacco purchasing age to 21.
2 Reports Predict Peak of Oil Demand is Rapidly Approaching
Two groups are now forecasting that the end of the oil era is coming.
Westwego Police: Alleged Rape Victim Survives Knife Attack
A man is under arrest for an alleged rape in Westwego Saturday that ended with a police standoff.
Lawsuit Dismissed over Hair Policy at New Orleans Area Catholic School
A lawsuit claiming a catholic school's hair policy in Jefferson Parish was discriminatory against black students has been dismissed.
Bayou Bridge Pipeline Put on Hold in St. Martinville
Energy Transfer Partners agreed to cease construction on private property in St. Martinville after the land’s owner alleged the company was building there illegally.
Teachers Union: $1,000 Pay Raise Not Enough
Louisiana Federation of Teachers Spokesperson Les Landon says it would take a $1,850 raise to get Bayou educators back to the regional average.
Edwards to Recommend Teacher Pay Raises for 2019-2020 School Year
Governor John Bel Edwards has plans to recommend a raise of at least a grand for public school teachers, the first substantial raise in about a decade.
Senator John Kennedy Speaks with Consultant about Governor’s Race
An announcement from Senator John Kennedy on his intentions to run for governor next year may be coming soon.
Diminished Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Starts Today
The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday kicks off today, but the savings won’t be as substantial as in years past.