Category Archives: News
POLL: Five cent gas tax has widespread public support
The Louisiana Survey says 67 percent of Louisiana residents would support raising the gas tax by five cents to pay for road projects and infrastructure repairs. Director of LSU's Public Policy Researc...
Apr 05, 2019 FolsomNatural / CC
Below average hurricane season forecast for 2019
Forecasters are predicting a below average hurricane season this year, in the first forecast of 2019. Colorado State University expects 13 named storms, five hurricanes, and two major hurricanes for s...
Apr 04, 2019 NASA Earth Observatory / CC
Equal pay bill to be debated this year
Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton has a bill that would enforce pay equality between men and women in Louisiana's private sector. Currently only public sector employers must pay women the same ...
Apr 04, 2019 SONY DSC
Many Louisiana residents wrong in how much they think they pay in taxes
The latest report from the Louisiana Survey shows many residents are wrong when it comes to how much they pay in taxes. Director of LSU's Public Policy Research Lab, Dr. Mike Henderson, said 46% of th...
Apr 04, 2019
Cajun Navy Relief to hold Search and Rescue Games
For those that have the desire to help others following natural disasters, Cajun Navy Relief will host the second annual Search and Rescue Games Saturday in Westlake. The event will feature hands-on t...
Apr 04, 2019
Grocery delivery and pickup gaining steam in Louisiana
A report shows one in five Louisiana shoppers have either had their groceries delivered or did curb side pickup through online ordering with a local grocery store. Offers.com editor Kristen McGrath sa...
Apr 04, 2019 Mike Mozart / CC
State Treasurer says Louisiana is on path to financial disaster
State Treasurer John Schroder is criticizing Governor John Bel Edwards for growing government at a faster pace than revenues coming in. Schorder says Louisiana is on course for financial disaster. he ...
Apr 03, 2019 John Schroder
LDH: 30K removed from Medicaid rolls because they do not meet eligibility requirements
The Louisiana Department of Health announces 30,000 individuals have been removed from the Medicaid program, because they make too much money. LDH spokesperson Robert Johannessen says the people that ...
Apr 03, 2019
Investigators looking into three church fires across state
The State Fire Marshal and ATF are investigating three church fires in the span of a week, two in St. Landry Parish, the other in Vivian in north Louisiana. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue said the first...
Apr 03, 2019 Joe King / CC
Infrastructure advocate speaks out against toll roads
The Louisiana Good Roads Association is asking the state to steer clear of toll roads as the legislature considers how to raise more funds to build a series of much needed bridges. President Kenneth P...
Apr 03, 2019 vxla / CC
