Category Archives: Politics & Government
Federal government shutdown may be ending soon, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson
The end of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history could be in sight. Last night, there were enough votes in the U.S. Senate to break the logjam and invoke cloture on a spending bill t...
Nov 10, 2025 United State Capitol Building (courtesy of wikimedia commons)
Louisiana veterans lead the nation in VA benefits growth
Louisiana is outpacing the national average three times over when it comes to VA benefits growth. From fiscal year 2023 to fiscal 2024, there was a 6% increase in the number of veterans accessing crit...
Nov 10, 2025
LPSC Commissioner Foster Campbell predicted LSU's buyout of Brian Kelly nearly four years ago
In 2021, Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell predicted that LSU would be responsible for paying a hefty buyout to Brian Kelly before he even stepped onto the field. Nearly four years...
Nov 07, 2025 PSC Commissioner Foster Campbell
Cost of insurance, lawsuit abuse causing Louisiana truckers to move out of state
The trucking industry in Louisiana says insurance and lawsuit abuse are its biggest concerns in 2025. Renee Amar, the executive director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, says the cost of ...
Nov 07, 2025 (photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Louisiana's ranking in Tax Foundation's State Tax Competitiveness Index has improved from 37th to 31st in the nation
Louisiana's ranking in the Tax Foundation's State Tax Competitiveness Index improved from 37th to 31st with further improvement expected as a result of the tax reforms improved last year. Tax Foundati...
Nov 07, 2025
After confusion over "interim" tag, LSU source confirms that Verge Ausberry is permanent LSU Athletics Director
One day after LSU president Wade Rousse said Verge Ausberry was the acting Athletics Director, an LSU spokesperson tells the Louisiana Radio Network that Ausberry is THE director of athletics at LSU. ...
Nov 06, 2025 LSU Athletics Director VERGE AUSBERRY (photo courtesy of LSU Athletics)
New poll shows demonstrates support for Louisiana lawmakers to increase spending for early childhood education
A new poll shows widespread support for lawmakers to increase spending in early childhood education, with 65% of respondents saying they favor it. Libbie Sonnier, the CEO of the Louisiana Policy Insti...
Nov 06, 2025
American Lung Association report ranks Louisiana among the worst in nation for early lung cancer diagnosis
A new report reveals Louisiana is among the worst in the nation for diagnosing lung cancer early. Eric Weinzettle, the director of advocacy for the American Lung Association, says their report finds t...
Nov 06, 2025
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy introduces two bills aimed at withholding lawmakers' pay during future government shutdowns
On this, the record-extending 37th day of the federal government shutdown, Senator John Kennedy is introducing two bills that would withhold lawmakers' pay during future shutdowns. In a floor speech, ...
Nov 06, 2025 Senator JOHN KENNEDY (courtesy of John Kennedy/Facebook)
Preschool teacher assists Slidell police in catching shoplifting suspect, receives Citizenship Award
A 46-year-old preschool teacher has received the Slidell Police Department's Citizen Award for helping officers catch a suspected shoplifter. Police Chief Daniel Seuzeneau says Lesli Smith offered a r...
Nov 05, 2025
