Louisiana Government News

In a bold move for Southern Democrats up for re-election next year in the U.S. Senate, they are embracing their support for the Affordable Care Act instead of trying to turn voters' attention to other issues.

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office is taking a close look at the I-20 Economic Development Commission.

The Louisiana Legislature directed the state's health agency to seek permission to go outside federal rules to provide more financial stability in Louisiana's health insurance program for the poor.

If you're age 25 to 64 living in Louisiana and have at least an associate degree, you're among a fairly rare group.

Over the past decade alone, graduation rates in Louisiana high schools have increased by more than 11 percentage points.

As of Friday evening, toll tag customers wanting refunds will no longer contact the Crescent City Connection, but instead the State of Louisiana's Treasury Department, according to a news release from the DOTD.

Louisiana lawmakers are proposing eight new changes to the state constitution following their regular session, including new protections from steep budget cuts for certain health care providers.

Louisiana 23 near Ironton in Plaquemines Parish on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Hurricane Isaac made landfall on Aug. 28. (David Grunfled, NOLA.com A section of western Plaquemines Parish 's main thoroughfare, which was inundated by Hurricane Isaac floodwater last August and September, is getting raised about 2 feet to improve the evacuation route for ... (more)

The Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum Foundation will induct seven people, including three from the Baton Rouge area and one from Lafayette, into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame in ceremonies July 12 at the prison museum and in Baton Rouge.

The Louisiana State Police Emergency Services Unit has concluded operations at the site of yesterday's fatal industrial incident at the Williams Olefins facility in Ascension Parish.

Louisiana DOTD is giving an update on the ongoing repairs to the Louisville Avenue Bridge.

Mike Stagg of Forward Louisiana discusses the implications of the refusal of Gov. Bobby Jindal and the Legislature to allow Louisiana to participate in the Medicaid expansion component of the Affordable Care Act.

"Good communication" is a big part of an annual audit, and any employee or member can pass on concerns during the review process, the DeSoto Parish School Board's external auditor told board members tonight.

Weather Alert: Areal Flood Watch expires at 8:00 PM on 6/13, issued at 12:44 PM Abbottstown, PA Weather Alert: Areal Flood Watch expires at 8:00 AM on 6/14, issued at 10:21 AM Nuremberg, PA Weather Alert: Areal Flood Watch expires at 6:00 AM on 6/14, issued at 3:59 AM Bally, PA -- A plume of thick smoke rose over a Louisiana chemical plant Thursday ... (more)

Ambulances and helicopters took at least 30 people from a burning chemical plant after an explosion Thursday in Louisiana, officials said.

A mid-morning explosion and fire rocked the Williams Geismar Olefine chemical plant in Geismar Thursday, injuring several while forcing the shutdown of Louisiana highways.

With the necessity of an election now less than a year-and-a-half away, Sen. Mary Landrieu knows her reelection chances are most imperiled by hers being the decisive vote for the misnamed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as "Obamacare."

Crews are gearing up to begin the process of removing the toll booth after voters decided to end tolls on the CCC.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that a feasibility study has been initiated to identify a possible detour route for La.

Louisiana State Police deputies are looking for suspects who drove through a glass wall and stole an ATM from the Hammond Office of Motor Vehicles.