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All six potential vendors for new Louisiana voting system pass certification, according to Secretary of State Nancy Landry

Thursday, December 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

Secretary of State Nancy Landry has announced that all six voting system vendors that her office tested earlier this year passed certification. It comes as the office is working to select a new voting system to replace the current outdated one. Joel Watson with... Read More.

Monroe to debut Arena League football team in summer of 2026

Thursday, December 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new professional football team is coming to Monroe this summer. No, no NFL team is moving there; not even a UFL team. Rather, the city is getting a team in The Arena League. League owner Jeff Holmes says the league is adding the... Read More.

Lane Kiffin hiring expected to have a large economic impact on LSU and Baton Rouge community

Thursday, December 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU's hiring of Lane Kiffin as its new head football coach is poised to yield a big economic impact for both the school and the City of Baton Rouge. Ever since LSU poached Kiffin from Ole Miss, the team has had more than 15,000... Read More.

LSU’s Gulf Coast Energy Outlook indicates Gulf Coast’s energy sector is poised for significant growth

Thursday, December 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU's Gulf Coast Energy Outlook predicts oil and gas production will continue to expand, and the state will continue to see investment in petrochemicals, LNG projects and energy-intensive manufacturing. Greg Upton, the interim director of the Energy Institute, says with advancements in technology, the... Read More.

Louisiana legislative task force suggests regulations to address NIL deals for amateur athletes

Wednesday, December 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

After a series of meetings that concluded Monday, a task force on NIL deals for student athletes is ready to prepare a series of bills for the upcoming legislative session. Homer Democratic Representative Rashid Young is on the task force and says one central... Read More.

Louisiana farmers to benefit from Trump Administration’s proposed $12 billion farm bill

Wednesday, December 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

Farmers in Louisiana are in position to get federal assistance because of President Trump's $12 billion financial aid package for producers. LSU AgCenter economist Michael Deliberto with it comes as farmers suffered through a tough 2025. "Farmers are still facing persistently low commodity prices, inflation,... Read More.

Changes are coming to Louisiana unemployment insurance benefits beginning January 4, 2026

Wednesday, December 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

Starting January 4th, in order to qualify for unemployment insurance benefits, a claimant will need to complete at least five work-search activities each week. That's an increase from the current requirement of three. Robert Wooley with Louisiana Works says the new rule is not... Read More.

Undefeated Jena Giants to compete in first LHSAA Football State Championship game in program history

Wednesday, December 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Jena High School football team is preparing for its first ever state championship game appearance. After losing in the semifinals the last two seasons, head coach Jay Roark says it's nice to get over the hump. "It's a beautiful moment when you've been working... Read More.

NFIB Small Business Optimism Index indicates a positive outlook for Louisiana small business owners

Wednesday, December 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

Small businesses are a little more optimistic as 2025 gets ready to give way to 2026. Leah Long, the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, says the biggest challenges for small business owners heading into the new year are operating costs... Read More.

Senator Bill Cassidy opposes CDC panel’s Hepatitis B vaccination recommendation

Tuesday, December 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

Senator Bill Cassidy is speaking out after a CDC panel voted to change the recommendation for the Hepatitis B vaccine. Since 1991, it had been recommended for all babies immediately after birth; last week, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to change that... Read More.

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All six potential vendors for new Louisiana voting system pass certification, according to Secretary of State Nancy Landry

Monroe to debut Arena League football team in summer of 2026

Lane Kiffin hiring expected to have a large economic impact on LSU and Baton Rouge community

LSU’s Gulf Coast Energy Outlook indicates Gulf Coast’s energy sector is poised for significant growth

Louisiana legislative task force suggests regulations to address NIL deals for amateur athletes

Louisiana farmers to benefit from Trump Administration’s proposed $12 billion farm bill

Changes are coming to Louisiana unemployment insurance benefits beginning January 4, 2026

Undefeated Jena Giants to compete in first LHSAA Football State Championship game in program history

NFIB Small Business Optimism Index indicates a positive outlook for Louisiana small business owners

Senator Bill Cassidy opposes CDC panel’s Hepatitis B vaccination recommendation

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