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Governor Jeff Landry announces discovery of “hundreds of millions of dollars in savings” through Louisiana Fiscal Responsibility Program initiative

Thursday, January 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry announced that the Louisiana Fiscal Responsibility Program that he established in December of 2024 has found hundreds of millions of dollars in savings within state government. The program is led by Fiscal Responsibility Czar Steve Orlando. "Through difficult, persistent work, we identified... Read More.

20 charged in federal basketball point-shaving indictment, including 6 with ties to Louisiana colleges

Thursday, January 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

A massive federal basketball point-shaving indictment has Louisiana ties. 20 men, including 12 former and four current college basketball players, are indicted in the scheme to rig basketball games for profit. Of those players indicted, six played for a Louisiana program at one point.... Read More.

Senator Bill Cassidy emphasizes importance of appropriations for flood control in Atchafalaya Basin

Thursday, January 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

Among the three appropriations bills the Senate is expected to take up this week is one that includes more than $350 million in earmarks for 51 projects in Louisiana. One of those projects would dedicate more than $137 million towards construction and maintenance for... Read More.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill testifies at U.S. Senate hearing regarding mail-order abortion pill policy

Thursday, January 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill went to Washington, D.C., to urge the Food and Drug Administration to end its mail-order abortion pill policy. Murrill says out of state doctors are dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail to pregnant women in Louisiana, and... Read More.

Enrollment deadline for health insurance coverage through HealthCare.gov for 2026 is tonight at midnight

Thursday, January 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you need to sign up or renew your health insurance through HealthCare.gov, you have until midnight tonight to do so. Mike Bertaut, a healthcare economist with Louisiana Blue, says for some people, there's a very important change that will have a major impact... Read More.

LSU football nabs USC’s QB Husan Longstreet, a former five-star prospect, out of the transfer portal

Wednesday, January 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin has signed another quarterback out of the transfer portal. Former five-star recruit Husan Longstreet is a Tiger after spending one season at USC. College and pro football analyst Mike Detillier of WWL Radio says Longstreet threw for 8,500 yards... Read More.

Louisiana employment numbers see positive growth for seventh consecutive month

Wednesday, January 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people employed in the Bayou State has exceeded two million people for a record-setting seventh consecutive month. Adam Knapp, the CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says there's been a... Read More.

Louisiana Sixth District Representative Cleo Fields launches “Congress to the Classroom” educational outreach initiative

Wednesday, January 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

Congressman Cleo Fields launches "Congress to the Classroom." Fields says through this year-long initiative, he will visit 52 schools from kindergarten through college throughout the Sixth District that he represents. "Many students have real questions about how their democracy works, and I'm looking forward to... Read More.

Ochsner Health’s “Alcohol Free for 40 Days Challenge” set to begin on Ash Wednesday, February 18th

Wednesday, January 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

Several people who have made living a healthier lifestyle a new year's resolution are participating in Dry January - laying off alcohol for the month of January. But here in Louisiana, with Carnival in full swing, that's understandably a tad difficult. That's where Ochsner... Read More.

28-year-old Jennings woman arrested in death of unborn child after drug overdose

Tuesday, January 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

A 28-year-old Jennings woman is facing criminal charges after cops in Jefferson Davis Parish determine her illegal drug use led to the death of her unborn child. Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes says Shandelynn Benoit has been charged with third-degree feticide." "It was determined that... Read More.

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Governor Jeff Landry announces discovery of “hundreds of millions of dollars in savings” through Louisiana Fiscal Responsibility Program initiative

20 charged in federal basketball point-shaving indictment, including 6 with ties to Louisiana colleges

Senator Bill Cassidy emphasizes importance of appropriations for flood control in Atchafalaya Basin

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill testifies at U.S. Senate hearing regarding mail-order abortion pill policy

Enrollment deadline for health insurance coverage through HealthCare.gov for 2026 is tonight at midnight

LSU football nabs USC’s QB Husan Longstreet, a former five-star prospect, out of the transfer portal

Louisiana employment numbers see positive growth for seventh consecutive month

Louisiana Sixth District Representative Cleo Fields launches “Congress to the Classroom” educational outreach initiative

Ochsner Health’s “Alcohol Free for 40 Days Challenge” set to begin on Ash Wednesday, February 18th

28-year-old Jennings woman arrested in death of unborn child after drug overdose

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