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Value Penguin ranks Louisiana with the 2nd highest automobile auto insurance rates in the country

Friday, January 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new report on auto insurance rates in Louisiana shows both good news and bad news. Value Penguin insurance expert Rob Bhatt found Louisiana has the second highest auto insurance rates in the U.S., but premiums are three-percent lower in 2026. "The actual amount is... Read More.

An expanded workforce child care tax credit takes effect in 2026

Friday, January 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Leaders for a Better Louisiana is alerting businesses of an expanded tax credit that helps provide high-quality childcare for employees. Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer for Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says the new Workforce Child Care Tax Credit is available to... Read More.

LSU men’s basketball loses 74-73 heartbreaker to Kentucky on last-second buzzer-beater

Thursday, January 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

The LSU men's basketball team lost its fourth straight game last night in heartbreaking fashion. After leading Kentucky by as many as 18, The Tigers only led the Wildcats 74-73 with 1.9 seconds left to play. Kentucky's Collin Chandler heaved a full-court pass into... Read More.

South Louisiana could see light snowfall this weekend as cold front approaches

Thursday, January 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

There is the possibility south Louisiana could see a very light snowfall this weekend. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says a strong cold front will push through the state on Saturday and any lingering precipitation has the potential to turn into snow early Sunday... Read More.

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.

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Value Penguin ranks Louisiana with the 2nd highest automobile auto insurance rates in the country

An expanded workforce child care tax credit takes effect in 2026

LSU men’s basketball loses 74-73 heartbreaker to Kentucky on last-second buzzer-beater

South Louisiana could see light snowfall this weekend as cold front approaches

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

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