The Pelican Institute for Public Policy released its latest Pelican Pulse Poll ahead of the upcoming 2025 Louisiana Legislative session. The survey of over 800 Louisiana voters shows lawmakers a clear picture of what voters are prioritizing. Pelican Institute CEO Daniel Erspamer says the poll shows voters believe gov...

The Louisiana Oil and Gas Association is speaking out after a jury awards Plaquemines Parish almost $745 million from Chevron. The jury ruled that Chevron's oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico has caused the Louisiana coastline to erode. "Suing somebody for something they didn't cause -- it's problematic and it'...

A man wanted for allegedly killing his parents was caught in California. Joshua Brocato, 34, was arrested in Los Angeles after he allegedly killed Marc Brocato, 75, and his wife Priscilla, 66, inside their Amite-area home last week. Police were tracking Brocato after he fled the scene. "We had information that he ...

Three people are dead, including a five-year-old girl, from a house fire in Shreveport's MLK neighborhood Sunday morning. Firefighters rushed into the burning home and found the four victims unconscious and not breathing. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese Jr. says a seven-year-old girl was the first to notice the fi...

Amid President Trump's steep import taxes, most sectors of Louisiana's economy are expected to suffer, according to economist Dr. Loren Scott. He emphasizes that economists generally oppose tariffs, calling them "an evil plan." However, a few industries may benefit. The Louisiana timber industry is poised to ...