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Louisiana lawmakers have advanced HB 685, a bill that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in state agencies and public colleges. The legislation has sparked heated debate among legislators, educators, and civil rights groups.

Congress is debating the biggest SNAP cuts in history—and with 3M Texans on food assistance, the impact could stretch from dinner tables to grocery stores statewide.

USPS is rolling out major mail service changes in Texas, including faster deliveries, ZIP code updates, and new sorting methods—here’s what you need to know.

Annie Spell will represent House District 45 in the Louisiana Legislature after running unopposed. Learn more about her background, qualifications, and vision for Lafayette.

Louisiana’s roads rank among the worst in the U.S. Find out why funding, climate, and heavy traffic are making our infrastructure crumble, and what’s needed to fix it.

After years of suffering losses, mail delivery times in Texas may suffer in an effort to save money.

You may be waiting longer to get your mail in Louisiana if the Postal Service moves ahead with changes meant to save money.

A new OGB pharmaceutical contract may force the change, despite bipartisan opposition to the plan.

We're now weeks into a baby formula shortage, but could it have been prevented months earlier?

Historically, there has never been a movement to ban any book that has ever been on the right side.

Gaming could come back to Lafayette, but are we doing it for the right reasons?

Experts are still asking those who can stay at home with their children to do so, but for those whose work is a necessity right now, this program will provide some financial assistance.

The $2 trillion stimulus bill that the federal government passed last month was so rushed - lots of people will not be getting a check

How awesome is it that you can help the wild mustang population and get paid for it. Tell all your crazy horse people!

Watch as a businessman from Grand Isle, Louisiana testifies before the Health and Welfare Committee in Baton Rouge.

There's trouble brewing for the Louisiana beer industry as the government shutdown continues.

If you were planning on using your refund dollars for a big TV, braces, vacation, or anything else - you are probably going to have to adjust your plans.

State Rep. Malinda White said the pay she will accrue during the next special session will be donated, and she thinks other representatives should do it too.

24/7 Wallstreet recently ranked the 50 individual state governments in our country from best to worst...

One user asks Alexa a few questions, including "Alexa, are you connected to the CIA?" Alexa's response would fit right in to a novel from George Orwell.