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Sugar Bowl LHSAA Boys’ Basketball State Championships returns to CAJUNDOME in Lafayette

Wednesday, June 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

The CAJUNDOME is home to the Sugar Bowl LHSAA Boys' Basketball State Championships once again. The association announced plans yesterday to move the event to Lafayette after 12 years in Lake Charles. Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission President Ben Berthelot says the community could... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry approves initiative to determine how to provide stipends for Louisiana public school teachers and support staff

Tuesday, June 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry announced his solution today to prevent a potential pay cut for teachers. The governor has signed an executive order that directs BESE to find $168 million that's NOT used on instruction from the state's public school budget and use that money... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry signs bill into law that replaces Louisiana vehicle inspection stickers with QR code stickers

Tuesday, June 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill into law yesterday, eliminating the vehicle inspection sticker program. The current sticker will be replaced by a QR code sticker sent in the mail when owners secure or renew registration. Landry says this was easily the most popular... Read More.

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.

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Sugar Bowl LHSAA Boys’ Basketball State Championships returns to CAJUNDOME in Lafayette

Governor Jeff Landry approves initiative to determine how to provide stipends for Louisiana public school teachers and support staff

Governor Jeff Landry signs bill into law that replaces Louisiana vehicle inspection stickers with QR code stickers

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

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