Category Archives: News
Grand Isle oyster farmers launch "Grand Isle Jewels
Grand Isle has launched the "Jewel" oyster brand to revitalize its seafood industry through sustainable off-bottom farming. Backed by a 140-thousand-dollar grant from Louisiana Economic Development to...
Apr 23, 2025 Charlotta Wasteson / CC
What's old is new again: Bruce Greenstein once again takes reins as Louisiana Department of Health secretary
The new secretary for the Louisiana Department of Health is actually a former secretary of that department. Bruce Greenstein had previously served as LDH secretary from 2010 to 2013, during Bobby Jind...
Apr 23, 2025
"Less popular than herpes," speed cameras in Louisiana could be a thing of the past if new bill is passed, signed into law
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advances a bill that would do away with speed cameras in Louisiana. Under current law, all municipalities that use speed enforcement cameras in school zones ...
Apr 23, 2025
Will a bill that restricts attorney advertising violate the First Amendment?
A bill supported by Gov. Jeff Landry seeks to tighten rules on personal injury attorney advertising, aiming to reduce frivolous lawsuits and lower auto insurance costs. Sponsored by Mandeville Rep. Ki...
Apr 23, 2025 zimmytws / Depositphotos.com
Legislation to increase Louisiana state tax on vapes and e-cigarettes passes, cigarette tax hike not approved
The House Ways and Means Committee approves legislation to increase the state tax on vapes and e-cigarettes, but the same panel did not approve a bill to increase Louisiana's tax on cigarettes. 7-4 wa...
Apr 22, 2025 (photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee approves tax credit if Louisiana homeowners install fortified roofing on their homes
The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee approves legislation that would result in homeowners receiving an individual income tax credit of up to $10,000 dollars, if they voluntarily pay to inst...
Apr 22, 2025
Louisiana Department of Health to launch new task force, utilize artificial intelligence to fight fraudulent practices
The Louisiana Department of Health is launching a new task force to fight waste, fraud and abuse. Undersecretary Drew Maranto says the department will collaborate with several departments in this effo...
Apr 22, 2025
Meta 's Teen Accounts on Instagram promotes online safety
Meta is getting the word out to parents about Teen Accounts for Instagram that puts safeguards on accounts of teens under the age of 16 years old that notify parents on how they can check their teens ...
Apr 22, 2025
Louisiana Department of Health confirms two measles cases in New Orleans area
The Louisiana Department of Health has now confirmed two measles cases in the New Orleans area. The second case was identified through contact tracing. Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham said...
Apr 22, 2025
Alliance for Affordable Energy at odds with Louisiana Public Service Commission over vote to remove state's energy efficiency program
The Public Service Commission voted to remove the state's energy efficiency program. The 3-2 vote will end all energy efficiency programs outside of the PSC's jurisdiction at the end of the year. Comm...
Apr 22, 2025 AAEfinallogocir-sm
