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Louisiana state redistricting issue spurs early voter turnout, absentee voting by Democrats

Monday, May 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

The early voting numbers released by the Secretary of State's office paint a startling picture. Of the nearly quarter-million ballots cast in the seven days of early voting, including the absentee ballots which have been returned, Democrats outnumbered Republicans by nearly 4,500. JMC Analytics... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Revenue provides options to file 2025 state income tax returns online ahead of May 15 deadline

Monday, May 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

The deadline to file your 2025 Louisiana state income tax is Friday May 15. Louisiana Department of Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says the best way to file and pay your taxes is online. "Louisiana taxpayers can file their returns electronically, for free, through our LaTAP... Read More.

New study ranks Louisiana as worst state in the nation for working mothers

Friday, May 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

When it comes to being a state that's friendly to working moms, Louisiana has its work cut out for it. A new study by WalletHub ranks Louisiana dead last for working mothers. Analyst Chip Lupo says the study ranked all 50 states and the... Read More.

New federal indictments handed down in connection with mass shooting in Shreveport

Friday, May 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Two people connected with last month's mass shooting in Shreveport where a gunman killed eight children has been indicted by a federal grand jury. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, Zachary Keller, says one of men indicted is Charles Ford. It's believed... Read More.

Louisiana lawmakers debate creation of new state congressional map

Friday, May 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee held a lengthy and sometimes contentious meeting on Friday over proposed Congressional maps to replace the current one struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. The nation's highest court called it an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. New Orleans Senator Royce... Read More.

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.

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Louisiana state redistricting issue spurs early voter turnout, absentee voting by Democrats

Louisiana Department of Revenue provides options to file 2025 state income tax returns online ahead of May 15 deadline

New study ranks Louisiana as worst state in the nation for working mothers

New federal indictments handed down in connection with mass shooting in Shreveport

Louisiana lawmakers debate creation of new state congressional map

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

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