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U.S. Mint to debut new coins commemorating America’s 250th birthday

Friday, May 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The U.S. Mint is commemorating America's 250th birthday with redesigned quarters, a half-dollar and a new dime. U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis from Mandeville says you should start seeing them in circulation soon. "We're getting to the billion coin struck mark, and so I just... Read More.

Legislation approving paid paternity leave for public school employees approved by Louisiana Senate, advances to House

Friday, May 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Senate has unanimously approved legislation that would give teachers and other public school employees six weeks of paid parental leave after giving birth, adopting or fostering a child. Shreveport Senator Sam Jenkins is the author of the legislation. "We signed the bill because... Read More.

Average price of gasoline in Louisiana tops $4 a gallon for first time since 2022

Thursday, May 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

The statewide average price for a regular gallon of gasoline has surpassed four dollars for the first time since 2022 in Louisiana. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says the statewide average is up to $4.02, a 22¢ increase, from a week ago. Redman says... Read More.

PBS streaming series Louisiana Spotlight to showcase Louisiana’s struggling shrimping industry

Thursday, May 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

A show that examines the challenges facing Louisiana's struggling shrimping industry is now available to be streamed at Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Producer Oscar Tickle says the episode is called Empty Boats, Foreign Shrimp. "This episode of Louisiana Spotlight goes back and forth between being in... Read More.

Senate passes legislation to expand death penalty eligibility in wake of Mall of Louisiana mass shooting

Thursday, May 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Senate has responded to last month's fatal mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana by passing legislation that would result in a death penalty charge the next time a gunman fires his or her gun at a crowd of people and kills... Read More.

Tulane University study warns that New Orleans will eventually be consumed by rising sea levels

Thursday, May 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

Researchers at Tulane University say it's only a matter of time before New Orleans gets swallowed up by gulf waters. Lead researcher Dr. Törbjorg Törnqvist, a professor of earth and environmental sciences at Tulane, says due to climate change, sea level is gradually rising,... Read More.

Cleco Power begins five-year grid resiliency project to reinforce infrastructure in Louisiana

Wednesday, May 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

Cleco says work is underway on the largest grid resiliency investment in the power company's history. Cleco spokesperson Brooke Buford says this is a five-year plan that includes over 550 projects. "We're replacing electric equipment, we're undergrounding certain segments of the system, we're reinforcing, or... Read More.

Third time’s the charm: Proposed legislation to establish Louisiana gubernatorial term limits receives House approval

Wednesday, May 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

A proposal to limit the number of total terms a governor can serve to two finally receives House approval. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham's proposed constitutional amendment failed to secure the necessary 70 votes on the first two tries. On Tuesday it got 73 votes... Read More.

Louisiana legislation advances that would increase salaries of governor, statewide elected officials

Wednesday, May 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

A bill that would significantly increase the salaries of the governor and other statewide elected officials received pushback, but the House Appropriations Committee approved the proposal. The measure would increase the governor's salary from $130,000 to $182,000 starting in 2028. Bruce Reilly, the deputy... Read More.

Louisiana tourism generated nearly $2 billion in tax revenue during 2025, according to Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser

Wednesday, May 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

2025 was another big year for tourism in Louisiana, with 45 million people visiting the state. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says those visitors spent big while in the state, generating very valuable tax revenue. "They spent $18.8 billion, and they generated $1.9 billion in taxes.... Read More.

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U.S. Mint to debut new coins commemorating America’s 250th birthday

Legislation approving paid paternity leave for public school employees approved by Louisiana Senate, advances to House

Average price of gasoline in Louisiana tops $4 a gallon for first time since 2022

PBS streaming series Louisiana Spotlight to showcase Louisiana’s struggling shrimping industry

Senate passes legislation to expand death penalty eligibility in wake of Mall of Louisiana mass shooting

Tulane University study warns that New Orleans will eventually be consumed by rising sea levels

Cleco Power begins five-year grid resiliency project to reinforce infrastructure in Louisiana

Third time’s the charm: Proposed legislation to establish Louisiana gubernatorial term limits receives House approval

Louisiana legislation advances that would increase salaries of governor, statewide elected officials

Louisiana tourism generated nearly $2 billion in tax revenue during 2025, according to Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser

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