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Former Louisiana congressman Charles Boustany chronicles recent experience in Ukraine

Tuesday, June 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

A former Louisiana congressman is recounting his recent visit to war-torn Ukraine. Charles Boustany told Jim Engster on Talk Louisiana that on his final day in the country, May 23rd, the area in Kyiv where he was staying came under attack, and to say... Read More.

Louisiana lawmakers pass two bills designed to assist small business owners

Tuesday, June 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

The organization that advocates for small businesses in Louisiana is generally pleased with how the legislative session went. Leah Long, the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, says there were two bills in particular which passed that the organization is very... Read More.

Legislation to strengthen penalties against students who attack Louisiana public school employees awaits Governor Jeff Landry’s signature

Tuesday, June 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

Students who attack teachers and other school employees face tougher penalties under a pair of bills awaiting Governor Landry's signature. House Bill 283 stipulates that students who assault a school employee would be subject to automatic expulsion for a minimum of two semesters and... Read More.

Plan to name proposed Mississippi River bridge after President Donald Trump fails in Louisiana Senate

Monday, June 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

There will be no new bridge over the Mississippi River named after President Trump. A bill to do so that sailed through the House died in the Senate. The author, Monroe Representative Michael Echols, says the purpose behind his bill was to coax the... Read More.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry allows adjusted ballon release bill becomes law without his signature

Monday, June 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

One year after vetoing a similar bill, Governor Landry allows a bill to ban balloon releases to become law without his signature. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is grateful that Landry allowed Harahan Representative John Illg's balloon release ban to become law this time around,... Read More.

Ragin’ Cajuns season ends in Starkville Regional final loss

Monday, June 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

The UL Lafayette baseball season came to an end last night after the Ragin' Cajuns fell to Mississippi State 19-5. The depleted Louisiana bullpen couldn't keep up with the Bulldog batters who knocked 20 hits and nine runs in the final three innings. Cajuns... Read More.

As end of 2026 Louisiana legislative session approaches, lawmakers scramble to finalize last-minute bills

Monday, June 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

The 2026 legislative session comes to an end at six this evening, and lawmakers will be in an all-out game of Beat The Clock to get those last-minute bills onto Governor Landry's desk. While this year's session will forever be remembered for the congressional... Read More.

Despite approval of new Louisiana Congressional map, litigation is expected in the near future

Monday, June 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

After the Senate gave its final legislative passage of the new congressional map, the Public Affairs Research Council issued new commentary on the map that Governor Landry quickly signed into law. Research Director Melinda Deslatte says the new map essentially undoes the work of... Read More.

Registration for Louisiana FORTIFIED roof grant lottery begins today

Monday, June 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

Registration for a new round of fortified roof grants opens today. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says it opens at eight this morning. Registration for a new round of fortified roof grants opens today. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says it opens at eight this morning. "It... Read More.

Despite below average predictions for 2026 hurricane season, Louisiana residents are urged to be prepared

Monday, June 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

The start of June in Louisiana doesn't just mean the beginning of summer; it's also the start of hurricane season. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says this year's season has been forecasted to be below average, with a predicted total of 8-14 named storms,... Read More.

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Former Louisiana congressman Charles Boustany chronicles recent experience in Ukraine

Louisiana lawmakers pass two bills designed to assist small business owners

Legislation to strengthen penalties against students who attack Louisiana public school employees awaits Governor Jeff Landry’s signature

Plan to name proposed Mississippi River bridge after President Donald Trump fails in Louisiana Senate

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry allows adjusted ballon release bill becomes law without his signature

Ragin’ Cajuns season ends in Starkville Regional final loss

As end of 2026 Louisiana legislative session approaches, lawmakers scramble to finalize last-minute bills

Despite approval of new Louisiana Congressional map, litigation is expected in the near future

Registration for Louisiana FORTIFIED roof grant lottery begins today

Despite below average predictions for 2026 hurricane season, Louisiana residents are urged to be prepared

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