Category Archives: Politics & Government
Louisiana OMV locations require face masks for entry
Effective Monday if you have to visit an Office of Motor Vehicles in Louisiana you will be required to wear a face mask to conduct business. OMV spokesperson Matthew Boudreaux said the ongoing surge i...
Jul 26, 2021
Cases, hospitalizations skyrocket leading to statewide mask advisory
The more contagious and virulent Delta coronavirus variant is tearing through Louisiana, resulting in Governor Edwards issuing a statewide mask advisory. Edwards sounded the alarm Friday afternoon say...
Jul 25, 2021 Esparta Palma / CC
2-1-1 now offers resources for those seeking help with opioid addiction
The number of opioid overdose deaths has increased by 60-percent in the state and now Louisiana 2-1-1 is able to point you in the right direction to assist with opioid addiction. President and CEO of ...
Jul 25, 2021 Find Rehab Centers / CC
Shreveport issues mask advisory
Shreveport joins New Orleans in issuing an indoor mask advisory due to the Delta-fueled surge in COVID cases. Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins said the return to masking is what is needed to keep the D...
Jul 23, 2021
LAGOP Chairman: Failure to override must have consequences
Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Louis Gurvich says the failure to override any of the governor's vetoes must have consequences. Hours after the Louisiana House failed to override the governor's ve...
Jul 23, 2021
Louisiana to receive 325 million in opioid settlement
A 36 billion dollar settlement with opioid distributors and manufacturers will direct 325 million dollars to Louisiana over the next 18 years to help address the impacts of the opioid epidemic. Attorn...
Jul 22, 2021 Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry (R)
Trans advocate reaction of failure to override ban of transgender athletes competing in women's sports
The veto session's failure to override legislation to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports is a victory for the transgender community. President of Louisiana Trans Advocates Dylan...
Jul 22, 2021
The home of the Saints to be called the Caesars Superdome as part of new naming rights deal
The Joint Budget Committee has approved a new naming rights deal for the Superdome. The iconic sports stadium is now the Caesars Superdome. Contract terms are not finalized, but the 20-year deal is wo...
Jul 22, 2021 Bryan Dorrough / CC
Governor Edwards on veto lobbying: "Light on threats, not so light on promises"
Governor Edwards was open about the full-court press his administration put on to preserve his veto of the transgender athlete ban bill during a brief post veto session press conference at the Capitol...
Jul 22, 2021
Rolling Stones to play Jazz Fest October 13th
The Rolling Stone name Jazz Fest as one of the 14 stops they'll make on their fall No Filter tour. The rock legends will play a special "Jazz Fest Wednesday" show on October 13th between the festival'...
Jul 22, 2021
