Gov. Edwards Responds to Policeman’s Death In Lafayette & Las Vegas ShootingGov. Edwards Responds to Policeman’s Death In Lafayette & Las Vegas Shooting"In the wake of evil and hardship, communities across our country come together and demonstrate the inherent goodness in people."KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5
La. Delegation Members, Others Extend Thoughts, Support For Rep. Steve ScaliseLa. Delegation Members, Others Extend Thoughts, Support For Rep. Steve ScaliseThoughts and prayers are pouring out following the shooting in Alexandria, Va. this morning.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Louisiana Cat To Expand Facility, Add 60 JobsLouisiana Cat To Expand Facility, Add 60 JobsThe jobs created will be added over the next five years, with salaries averaging $60,000.Associated PressAssociated Press
Louisiana Picks Contractor To Manage Flood Aid ProgramLouisiana Picks Contractor To Manage Flood Aid Program It happens to be the same firm that was earlier selected for the work and then saw its contract scrapped.Associated PressAssociated Press
Plan To End Children’s Mental Health Program Faces PushbackPlan To End Children’s Mental Health Program Faces PushbackThe Edwards administration intends to shutter the program on April 1, to save more than $2 million this year.Associated PressAssociated Press
State Police Interim Leader To Be Chosen Next WeekState Police Interim Leader To Be Chosen Next WeekGov. John Bel Edwards plans to have an Col. Mike Edmonson's interim replacement appointed next week.Associated PressAssociated Press
Louisiana’s Deficit-Closing Special Session Opens MondayLouisiana’s Deficit-Closing Special Session Opens MondayLouisiana's lawmakers are returning to Baton Rouge on Monday for a special session.Associated PressAssociated Press
Gov. Heads Back To D.C. For Another Flood Aid PushGov. Heads Back To D.C. For Another Flood Aid PushEdwards is looking to receive federal assistance to construct flood mitigation infrastructure so homes in flood zones are not forced to elevate.Louisiana NetworkLouisiana Network
Governor Releases Plan To Close Gaping $304 Million Budget HoleGovernor Releases Plan To Close Gaping $304 Million Budget Hole"He’s not going to make cuts to higher education, K-12 education, the Department of Corrections, or the Department of Children and Family Services.”Louisiana NetworkLouisiana Network
Edwards Asks Trump To Back $2B More For Louisiana Flood AidEdwards Asks Trump To Back $2B More For Louisiana Flood AidGov. John Bel Edwards is asking President Donald Trump to support another $2 billion in federal aid.Associated PressAssociated Press
It’s Official: Edwards Calls Lawmakers Into Special SessionIt’s Official: Edwards Calls Lawmakers Into Special SessionEdwards is bringing the Legislature back to Baton Rouge to eliminate a $304 million deficit.Associated PressAssociated Press
Governor: $300M Deficit Could Trigger Need For Special SessionGovernor: $300M Deficit Could Trigger Need For Special SessionGov. John Bel Edwards is suggesting a special budget-rebalancing legislative session may be likelyAssociated PressAssociated Press
Flood Plan Expected To Get Money To Homeowners By AprilFlood Plan Expected To Get Money To Homeowners By AprilLouisiana is submitting its plan to spend $438 million in federal flood recovery aid.Associated PressAssociated Press
More Budget Cuts, Special Session Worries Ahead In LouisianaMore Budget Cuts, Special Session Worries Ahead In LouisianaThe looming budge shortfall is expected to reach around $300 million.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Louisiana Fisheries Secretary Says Governor Forcing Him OutLouisiana Fisheries Secretary Says Governor Forcing Him OutCharlie Melancon said he's being forced out of his Cabinet position by Gov. John Bel Edwards.Associated PressAssociated Press
Governor Issues Public Health Emergency For Town Of St. JosephGovernor Issues Public Health Emergency For Town Of St. JosephThe town has struggled with poor water quality for years due to a poorly maintained and deteriorating water distribution system.Associated PressAssociated Press
Melancon Out As Louisiana Wildlife And Fisheries SecretaryMelancon Out As Louisiana Wildlife And Fisheries SecretaryLouisiana's wildlife and fisheries secretary, Charlie Melancon, is leaving his leadership post after a short tenure marked with controversy.Associated PressAssociated Press
Louisiana Governor’s LGBT Rights Order Thrown Out By JudgeLouisiana Governor’s LGBT Rights Order Thrown Out By JudgeA district judge throws out Edwards' executive order, but the governor says he will take the ruling to higher courts for appeal.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
FEMA Refuses To Lessen Louisiana’s Cost For March FloodingFEMA Refuses To Lessen Louisiana’s Cost For March FloodingFEMA refused a request to shrink the state's costs for the March flooding from 25 percent to 10 percent.Associated PressAssociated Press
Edwards Meets With Trump, Talks Louisiana Flood RecoveryEdwards Meets With Trump, Talks Louisiana Flood RecoveryGov. John Bel Edwards met privately with Donald Trump while the president-elect was in Baton Rouge Friday.Associated PressAssociated Press