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Louisiana Senator John Kennedy sponsors bill to stop welfare payments to dead people

Monday, January 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Senator John Kennedy's quest to end payments to dead people heads to President Trump's desk for his signature. It's a bill that he sponsored that aims to end welfare payments to people who have passed away. Kennedy says up until a few years ago,... Read More.

Louisiana State Representative Dixon McMakin files House Bill to institute a constitutional convention

Monday, January 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

In 2024, Governor Landry pushed for a constitutional convention, but the State Senate showed no interest. So now, there's another push. In the first House bill filed for the 2026 legislative session, Baton Rouge Republican Dixon McMakin is proposing a constitutional convention that would... Read More.

Louisiana sees rise in popularity and ownership of electric vehicles

Monday, January 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity in Louisiana. According to Louisiana Clean Fuels, there are now more than 21,000 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids registered throughout the state. Executive Director Ann Vail says you will find the vast majority of them in the more... Read More.

Walmart set to upgrade regional distribution center in Opelousas

Monday, January 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Walmart is planning to invest more than $330 million to modernize it's regional distribution center in Opelousas. The State of Louisiana provided a competitive incentives package, including a $10 million performance-based grant tied to equipment investments. St. Landry Economic Development CEO Bill Rodier says... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry names Angele Davis as new Louisiana Inspector General

Monday, January 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry has named a new Inspector General, and he's also changing the duties of the position. Former Commissioner of the Administration Angele Davis replaces Stephen Street, who had the job for 18 years. Landry says the Office of the Inspector General will... Read More.

President Trump gets involved in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race, wants Julia Letlow to run

Monday, January 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

A huge development occurred Saturday night in Louisiana's U-S Senate race as President Trump posted on his social media network, "Truth Social," that Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow should run against Senator Bill Cassidy. In his social media post, Mr. Trump called Letlow a "Great... Read More.

Jamie Davis among three vying for Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate

Friday, January 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

While Bill Cassidy, John Fleming, Blake Miguez and others duke it out for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate race, there are three Democrats who have also entered the race. The first to have entered was Jamie Davis, who announced his candidacy last month. Davis... Read More.

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.

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Louisiana Senator John Kennedy sponsors bill to stop welfare payments to dead people

Louisiana State Representative Dixon McMakin files House Bill to institute a constitutional convention

Louisiana sees rise in popularity and ownership of electric vehicles

Walmart set to upgrade regional distribution center in Opelousas

Governor Jeff Landry names Angele Davis as new Louisiana Inspector General

President Trump gets involved in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race, wants Julia Letlow to run

Jamie Davis among three vying for Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate

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

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