Category Archives: Politics & Government
Senator Bill Cassidy, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. engage in heated exchange over COVID vaccine
After casting what was, for all intents and purposes, the deciding vote that sealed his confirmation as health secretary, Senator Bill Cassidy sparred with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his health polici...
Sep 04, 2025 U.S. Senator BILL CASSIDY (courtesy of Office of U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy)
DOTD, along with Destination Zero Deaths, launches "Buckle Up, Phone Down" video and pledge contest for Louisiana high school students
DOTD along with Destination Zero Deaths are looking for a commitment to safe driving and they've launched "Buckle Up, Phone Down" High School Video and Pledge Contest. Louisiana high school students a...
Sep 04, 2025
According to the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, child care providers throughout the state are facing challenges staying in business
A children's advocacy group says child care providers are finding it more difficult to remain in business. Mattilyn Batson, the public policy and research director for the Louisiana Policy Institute f...
Sep 04, 2025
Angola State Penitentiary's Camp J, newly renovated to hold ICE detainees, to be renamed Camp 57 in honor of Louisiana's 57th Governor Jeff Landry
Governor Landry and federal officials announce Camp J at the Angola Prison has been renovated to house what they are calling the worst of the worst criminal illegal migrants arrested by ICE. Landry sa...
Sep 04, 2025
President Trump considering sending National Guard Troops to New Orleans to fight crime
President Trump recently called on National Guard Troops to help fight crime in Washington D.C. During a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, he said he was considering doing the same in other cit...
Sep 03, 2025 President Donald J. Trump (Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead)
Leaders for a Better Louisiana's indicators show improvement is up for state's well-being since 2024
The group Leaders for a Better Louisiana says Louisiana's overall well-being has improved over the last year. Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin says the findings come from the organization's Louisiana ...
Sep 03, 2025
Louisiana farmer Conrad Cable to run against U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson next November for District Four House seat
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson will have a Democratic opponent in next November's general election for his District Four House seat. Conrad Cable has announced that he is running for Johnson's seat. ...
Sep 03, 2025 CONRAD CABLE (courtesy of Conrad Cable for Congress)
2026 Louisiana U.S. Senate race could be a crowded field as list of potential candidates continues to grow
We could see more Republican candidates enter next year's U.S. Senate race and challenge incumbent Bill Cassidy. Carencro State Representative Julie Emerson told the Advocate she will throw her hat in...
Sep 03, 2025
Angola State Penitentiary's Camp J to reopen in order to house ICE detainees
Governor Jeff Landry, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Krisi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi will announce this afternoon that the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola will house ICE detainees. ...
Sep 03, 2025
Louisiana receives federal approval to ban food stamp purchases of candy bars, soft drinks and energy drinks by SNAP recipients
SNAP recipients can no longer purchase candy bars, a coke or an energy drink with their benefits. Governor Jeff Landry says the federal government has approved the Louisiana's request to ban the purch...
Sep 02, 2025
