Category Archives: News
New verification process for unemployment benefits goes into effect
A new program goes into effect today to help speed up the verification process for Louisianans filing for unemployment. Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates said ID.me will help ensure t...
May 05, 2021
Closed primary legislation shelved for the session
Legislation that would have established a closed party primary system for Louisiana congressional elections gets shelved for the session. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt wrote the bill. She said under t...
May 05, 2021
800 dollar teacher pay raise included in current version of budget
House Appropriations approves a 36 billion dollar budget plan that includes an 800 dollar pay raise for K-12 teachers and a 400 dollar pay raise for support staff. The Governor's initial budget only c...
May 04, 2021
Restaurant Revitalization Fund allows businesses to offset pandemic losses
Governor John Bel Edwards encourages owners of restaurants, bars, and other food-related establishments to register with the Small Business Administration's new Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Louisia...
May 04, 2021
Lengthy testimony on bill to decriminalize prostitution ends in deferral
After close to three hours of testimony in House Criminal Justice, New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry pulled her bill to decriminalize prostitution. Gloria Blankenship with Purchase Not for Sale...
May 04, 2021 Rep. Mandie Landry, District 91, New Orleans
Proposal to prevent transgender athletes from competing in girls sports at Louisiana is defeated in House Education
A proposal that would prevent transgender athletes from competing on girls sports teams in schools fails to pass out of the House Education Committee on a six to five vote. Conservative groups are in ...
May 04, 2021 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
House committee approves St. Tammany casino vote
A House committee votes 8-2 in favor of legislation allowing St. Tammany voters the opportunity to decide whether or not they'd like a waterfront casino in Slidell. St. Tammany Corporation CEO Chris M...
May 04, 2021 conorwithonen / CC
United Cajun Navy ends search in SEACOR capsizing amid rumors
The United Cajun Navy is explaining why they are no longer aiding in the search for the seven missing crewmen of the SEACOR Power that capsized on April 13th. UCN spokesperson Brian Trascher says they...
May 04, 2021
Teachers and school workers can receive free virtual visits with mental health professionals
The Louisiana Department of Education is partnering with Ochsner Health to give teachers and school support staff workers free access to virtual visits with a licensed mental professional. State Super...
May 04, 2021
Trina Edwards says husband Edwin is confined to wheelchair
In an interview for the podcast of Only In Louisiana, Trina Edwards, the wife of Edwin Edwards said the 93-year old former four term-governor is now confined to a wheelchair. She said the daily obstac...
May 03, 2021
