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Louisiana crawfish processors suffering as U.S. Department of Homeland Security halts H-2B applications for skilled guest workers

Thursday, March 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

The commissioner of agriculture and forestry is sounding the alarm over the lack of crawfish peelers in the state. Mike Strain says this is because the Department of Homeland Security has stopped processing H-2B applications for skilled guest workers, preventing them from coming back. "A... Read More.

International Energy Agency to release oil from strategic reserves as gas prices continue to rise

Thursday, March 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

Crude oil prices have surpassed $90 a barrel and the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has reached $3.23, according to AAA. The International Energy Agency is releasing 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves, but LSU Center for Energy... Read More.

Louisiana auto insurance rates continue to decrease, according to Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple

Thursday, March 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

More good news about auto insurance rates. Since the start of last year, nearly 40 companies have filed rate decreases for private passenger auto policies. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the latest company to do so is Imperial Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, who... Read More.

Three-peat: McNeese State University Men’s basketball team heading back to NCAA Tournament for third consecutive year after winning Southland Conference Tournament

Thursday, March 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

The McNeese Men's basketball team is headed back to the NCAA Tournament for a third consecutive season after beating Stephen F. Austin 76-59 in the Southland Conference Tournament Championship game. Coach Bill Armstrong took over for Will Wade and keeps the streak of Big... Read More.

LDWF agents cite two men in connection with killing of a whooping crane in Evangeline Parish

Thursday, March 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recently issued the following statement: "Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited two subjects on March 3 for the illegal shooting of a whooping crane in Evangeline Parish." "Agents cited Logan Q. Thrasher, 36, of St.... Read More.

Proposed Louisiana constitutional amendment would increase state minimum wage

Thursday, March 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

A lawmaker wants to give voters the final say on a minimum wage increase. Louisiana is one of 20 states in which the minimum wage aligns with the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, which has not changed since July of 2009. Baton... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to consider creation of recreational alligator hunting season

Thursday, March 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana could soon have a recreational alligator hunting season. There's a commercial alligator hunting season, but Franklin Senator Robert Allain says with the number of alligators increasing in the state, he would like to open alligator hunting to recreational hunters. Read More.

Senator Bill Cassidy pushes for legislation to protect student-athletes signing NIL deals

Wednesday, March 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says Congress can no longer sit on the sidelines as it needs to come up with legislation to regulate name, image and likeness deals in college athletics. Cassidy says legislation needs to be put in place to protect student-athletes who... Read More.

A Louisiana Senate committee advances legislation seeking to make disruptive protests in and near churches a criminal offense

Wednesday, March 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Senate committee approves legislation that would make it a crime to conduct a disruptive protest inside a church or near a place of worship. Ponchatoula Senator Bill Wheat says with his legislation, he's not trying to infringe upon the First Amendment right to... Read More.

U.S. Geological Survey installs earthquake detection equipment in Northern Louisiana

Wednesday, March 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

After a series of earthquakes in northwest Louisiana triggered by Thursday's magnitude 4.9 in Red River Parish, the U.S. Geological Survey spent time this week installing new equipment to assist in detecting earthquakes. Among those on the team was Cynthia Ebinger with the Tulane... Read More.

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Author: Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana crawfish processors suffering as U.S. Department of Homeland Security halts H-2B applications for skilled guest workers

International Energy Agency to release oil from strategic reserves as gas prices continue to rise

Louisiana auto insurance rates continue to decrease, according to Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple

Three-peat: McNeese State University Men’s basketball team heading back to NCAA Tournament for third consecutive year after winning Southland Conference Tournament

LDWF agents cite two men in connection with killing of a whooping crane in Evangeline Parish

Proposed Louisiana constitutional amendment would increase state minimum wage

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to consider creation of recreational alligator hunting season

Senator Bill Cassidy pushes for legislation to protect student-athletes signing NIL deals

A Louisiana Senate committee advances legislation seeking to make disruptive protests in and near churches a criminal offense

U.S. Geological Survey installs earthquake detection equipment in Northern Louisiana

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