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Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Louisiana Could Be Receiving $172 Million Due to Texas Ruling](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2017/01/GettyImages-56043648.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Could Be Receiving $172 Million Due to Texas Ruling
A decision by the US District Court in Northern Division of Texas has ordered the IRS to repay Louisiana and five other states more than $839 million due to an unlawfully imposed fee on state Medicaid programs.
![Insurance Task Force Meets Seeking to Reduce Louisiana Rates](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2018/07/GettyImages-456152796.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Insurance Task Force Meets Seeking to Reduce Louisiana Rates
An auto insurance rate task force had its first meeting to address the state’s incredibly high insurance rates.
![Louisiana Rice on it’s Way to Iraqi Stomachs](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2016/11/Rice-field-harvest.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Rice on it’s Way to Iraqi Stomachs
The Iraqi government has agreed to purchase 15,000 tons of American rice in a deal that should relieve some pressure on Louisiana rice growers who are feeling the burn from an escalating trade war with China, and other nations.
![Gruver Lawyer: $25 Million Sought in Max’s Death a Warning](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2018/07/GettyImages-56656611.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gruver Lawyer: $25 Million Sought in Max’s Death a Warning
A family lawyer says the $25 million being sought by the Gruver family in the case related to his alleged hazing death is there to send a warning to other academic institutions about the need to taking hazing seriously.
![Kennedy Prepping Legislation Against Gun Control-Advocating Banks](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Sen.-John-Kennedy-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kennedy Prepping Legislation Against Gun Control-Advocating Banks
U.S. Senator John Kennedy says the 7-6 Bond Commission decision against allowing bids from banks who deny financing to certain gun manufacturers and sellers is a statement victory that will inspire similar efforts in other conservative states, and even Congress.
![DCFS Partnering with CASA for Recruitment Drive](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/01/CASA-of-St.-Landry-Evangeline-Parishes-photo-courtesy-of-CASA-of-St.Landry-Evangeline-Parishes-e1534786036709.jpg?w=980&q=75)
DCFS Partnering with CASA for Recruitment Drive
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and Louisiana Court Appointed Special Advocates have partnered up this month for a major drive to recruit foster parents and CASA volunteers across the state, which is in serious need of volunteers.
![John White: Teacher Pay Increases Have to Happen Now](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/07/John-White-twitter.jpg?w=980&q=75)
John White: Teacher Pay Increases Have to Happen Now
State Superintendent of Education John White says it's time to start paying the state's teachers more money.
![Medicinal Marijuana Crop Delayed Until November](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/109917038.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Medicinal Marijuana Crop Delayed Until November
The Ag Commissioner is meeting today with the marijuana grower tasked with providing medicinal cannabis in the wake of news that this year’s crop is being delayed until November.
![Millions of Dollars in Renovations Coming to Louisiana McDonald’s](http://townsquare.media/site/341/files/2013/03/McDonalds.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Millions of Dollars in Renovations Coming to Louisiana McDonald’s
McDonald's is pumping $114 million into 200 Louisiana restaurants to overhaul everything from the exterior of the building to how you order your food.
![Judge to Allow Evidence of Previous Hazing Behavior in Max Gruver Case](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/04/GettyImages-84611044.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Judge to Allow Evidence of Previous Hazing Behavior in Max Gruver Case
A judge will allow evidence of previous hazing behavior in the trial of two former LSU students, Sean-Paul Gott and Ryan Isto, who were some of those allegedly responsible for Maxwell Gruver’s hazing death.
![Homeschooling on the Rise in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/10/GettyImages-105111270.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Homeschooling on the Rise in Louisiana
The National Home Education Research Institute says across the nation, homeschooling is on the rise.
![Thousands of Flood Victims Did Not Seek Federal Aid](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/08/car-submerged1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Thousands of Flood Victims Did Not Seek Federal Aid
20,000 homeowners who suffered major flood damage in 2016 did not complete a short survey to see if they were eligible for the $1.3 billion in federal recovery aid.
![Defense Spending Bill to Boost Investments in Louisiana Military Bases](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2018/07/GettyImages-1001241600.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Defense Spending Bill to Boost Investments in Louisiana Military Bases
President Trump has signed the $717 Billion defense spending bill that will fund the military for 2019.
![LDWF Offers Advice to Lake Swimmers](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2018/06/IMG_3612.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LDWF Offers Advice to Lake Swimmers
A second body in the last week has been recovered in Lake Ponchartrain. On Tuesday, it was 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux, and on Saturday 66-year-old Milton Gomez’s body was pulled out of the lake as well.
![State Online Tutoring Service Gets Expansion](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/08/Tutoring-photo-from-homeworkla.org_.png?w=980&q=75)
State Online Tutoring Service Gets Expansion
The state’s online tutoring service, www.homeworkla.org, is expanding hours and adding additional features that includes live tutoring, test prep, class help and even job search assistance.
![Price Tag for New Voting Machines Projected to Rise](http://townsquare.media/site/341/files/2012/11/Voting.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Price Tag for New Voting Machines Projected to Rise
The state has entered negotiations to purchase 10,000 voting machines from Dominion Voting Systems, Inc, but the price tag has increased to replace their current machines.
![Livingston Parish Recovering 2 Years After 2016 Floods](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2017/07/GettyImages-589932060.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Livingston Parish Recovering 2 Years After 2016 Floods
It’s been two years since the devastating August 2016 flood that caused over 8-billion dollars in property damage and claimed 13 lives across south Louisiana.
![Used Car Sales Up, But So Are Prices](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/GettyImages-115741181.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Used Car Sales Up, But So Are Prices
The demand for used cars is growing and so are the prices.
![NOAA Lowers Predicted Storm Total for 2018 Hurricane Season](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/10/GettyImages-6119838282.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NOAA Lowers Predicted Storm Total for 2018 Hurricane Season
NOAA has lowered its prediction for the number of named storms for this hurricane season.
![UL Lafayette Podcast Chronicles 2016 Floods](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2016/08/GettyImages-591868770.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UL Lafayette Podcast Chronicles 2016 Floods
UNDERWATER: Memories of the 2016 Floods is the result of over a hundred interviews.