State News

Governor Jeff Landry establishes Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability at LDH

Monday, April 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Landry establishes the Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability. Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein says the goal is to make access to quality healthcare available to everyone, regardless of where in the state he or she lives. "No one in a rural area should... Read More.

Louisiana House of Representatives to review proposed “Click to Cancel” subscription cancellation bill

Monday, April 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

A bill that would make it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions will soon be heard by the full House. The author of House Bill 750, Vincent Cox of Gretna, says the goal is to make it just as easy to cancel a subscription as... Read More.

LSU’s seven run rally in the 7th not enough to avoid a sweep at Ole Miss

Monday, April 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU was hitless through six innings on Sunday in Oxford, but three consecutive solo home runs started a seven-run rally to tie the game. But the Rebels pushed across the go-ahead run in the bottom of the seventh on their way to an 8-7... Read More.

LSU Baseball to receive increased share of revenue dollars beginning in 2027 season

Friday, April 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU athletics director Verge Ausberry has announced that the LSU baseball program will receive more revenue share dollars next season. Ausberry made the announcement during an interview with Matt Moscona on ESPN Baton Rouge radio. "And we're also going to have more money for them... Read More.

Measure to enable municipalities to vote on fluoride removal from drinking water approved by Louisiana Senate

Friday, April 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Senate approves legislation that would allow local governments to hold a vote to see if their residents want to have fluoride removed from their drinking water. Houma Republican Mike Fesi is the author of the bill; he says fluoride is bad for... Read More.

Louisianians to vote on five proposed constitutional amendments this upcoming May

Friday, April 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

Teacher pay raises won't be the only thing voters will be deciding in next month's constitutional amendment election. There are four other amendments on the ballot, including one that would allow local governments to reduce or eliminate inventory taxes on businesses in exchange for... Read More.

Louisiana House Labor Committee passes legislation protecting employees who misgender people at work

Friday, April 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

The House Labor Committee passes legislation that would prohibit a private or public employer from firing or taking retaliatory action against an employee for misgendering. Chairman Raymond Crews of Bossier City is the author of the legislation. "Apparently, there was a member on a library... Read More.

U.S. gas prices could continue to soar if conflict in Iran is not resolved soon

Thursday, April 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

With fuel prices having a direct impact on the overall economy, analysts say we could be in for a very rough summer unless the war in Iran comes to an end very soon. According to GasBuddy.com, the current statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline... Read More.

Louisiana crawfish prices expected to drop in wake of Easter weekend

Thursday, April 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you missed out on eating crawfish during the Easter weekend, now is the time to get them and at a lower price. Cofounder of the Crawfish app, Laney King, says dock prices fell 50¢ per pound on Monday, which has resulted in live... Read More.

State lawmakers vote down bill to increase Louisiana’s minimum wage

Thursday, April 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

The House Labor Committee voted against a bill today to increase the state's minimum wage to $12 an hour starting on January 1st. Business groups say a higher minimum wage will result in fewer jobs and higher costs that will be passed on to... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry establishes Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability at LDH

Louisiana House of Representatives to review proposed “Click to Cancel” subscription cancellation bill

LSU’s seven run rally in the 7th not enough to avoid a sweep at Ole Miss

Measure to enable municipalities to vote on fluoride removal from drinking water approved by Louisiana Senate

Louisianians to vote on five proposed constitutional amendments this upcoming May

Louisiana House Labor Committee passes legislation protecting employees who misgender people at work

U.S. gas prices could continue to soar if conflict in Iran is not resolved soon

Louisiana crawfish prices expected to drop in wake of Easter weekend

State lawmakers vote down bill to increase Louisiana’s minimum wage

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