State News

LSU begins 2nd half of SEC schedule with critical series against A&M

Friday, April 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

The goal for LSU in the second half of the SEC schedule is to play consistent baseball. If the Tigers accomplish that, they will win more games and get into the NCAA Tournament. If they don't, they will not participate in a Regional for... Read More.

Incumbent U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s campaign war chest far exceeds that of his opponents

Thursday, April 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

The first quarter campaign finance reports are released; and in the race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, Bill Cassidy has by far the most cash on hand with more than $7 million in his war chest. ULM Political Science Professor... Read More.

College-bound seniors to get personalized emails with recommended schools to apply to

Thursday, April 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

High school seniors across the state considering which colleges to apply to will now get personalized emails steering them in the right direction. The Board of Regents is joining forces with public colleges and universities, higher education systems and college-access organizations in this venture. "They're going... Read More.

Louisiana working on new policy to provide soon-to-be-released inmates with health insurance via Medicaid

Thursday, April 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana is partnering with the U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services on a program that would allow soon-to-be-released inmates receive health insurance through Medicaid. Governor Jeff Landry says this proactive approach helps offenders successfully transition back into their communities and rebuild their lives. "To... Read More.

LPSC approves request by Entergy Louisiana to fast-track gas power plant construction plan for Meta’s Richland Parish data center

Thursday, April 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

The state's Public Service Commission has approved Entergy Louisiana's request to expediate the approval process on the power company's plan to build seven new gas power plants and other investments to power Meta's data center in Richland Parish. The 4-1 vote means the PSC... Read More.

Louisiana lawmaker presents plan to shift duties of DCFS under banner of Department of Health

Thursday, April 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Senate Health and Welfare Chairman Patrick McMath unveils his plan to fix the state agency responsible for child welfare. The Department of Children and Family Services has been criticized for not preventing child deaths after they were alerted about dangers in the home. McMath... Read More.

Louisiana House Natural Resources Committee advances resolution removing deer feeding bans in order to slow spread of chronic wasting disease

Thursday, April 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

The House Natural Resources Committee approves a resolution that would remove the deer feeding bans that are in place where chronic wasting disease has been found. Hunter Nation Chair Rock Bordelon, who owns deer hunting land in Avoyelles Parish, says the feeding bans in... Read More.

Covington-based satellite communications company Globalstar acquired by Amazon

Wednesday, April 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

Amazon is purchasing a Louisiana satellite communications company for nearly $12 billion. President and CEO of Greater New Orleans Inc, Michael Hecht, says it's great news for Covington-based Globalstar. "They have 400 employees in Louisiana. And now they're getting purchased by Amazon to be part... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry works local talk show circuit in support of permanent raises for Louisiana public school teachers, support personnel

Wednesday, April 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry is making the rounds on local talk shows touting his support for Constitutional Amendment 3 on the May 16th ballot. Amendment 3 eliminates three education trust funds and use the money contained in those funds to pay down retirement debt, which... Read More.

Bill requiring TOPS recipients to repay scholarship fund if they become ineligible advances in Louisiana legislature

Wednesday, April 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

TOPS Opportunity and Performance award recipients would pay back their state-funded scholarship if they lost their scholarship under a bill that barely got out of the House Education Committee. Bossier City Representative Dennis Bamburg is the author of the bill. "If a student accepts TOPS... Read More.

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LSU begins 2nd half of SEC schedule with critical series against A&M

Incumbent U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s campaign war chest far exceeds that of his opponents

College-bound seniors to get personalized emails with recommended schools to apply to

Louisiana working on new policy to provide soon-to-be-released inmates with health insurance via Medicaid

LPSC approves request by Entergy Louisiana to fast-track gas power plant construction plan for Meta’s Richland Parish data center

Louisiana lawmaker presents plan to shift duties of DCFS under banner of Department of Health

Louisiana House Natural Resources Committee advances resolution removing deer feeding bans in order to slow spread of chronic wasting disease

Covington-based satellite communications company Globalstar acquired by Amazon

Governor Jeff Landry works local talk show circuit in support of permanent raises for Louisiana public school teachers, support personnel

Bill requiring TOPS recipients to repay scholarship fund if they become ineligible advances in Louisiana legislature

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