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Louisiana to Borrow up to $350M to Pay for Construction Work
Louisiana's new legislative leaders have quickly signed off on plans for the state to borrow up to $350 million to replenish the account that pays for state-financed construction work.
La. Supreme Court: Walmart Doesn’t Owe 3rd Party’s Online Sales Taxes
Louisiana's Supreme Court says Walmart isn't responsible for paying sales taxes for items sold through its online “marketplace” for third-party sellers.
Louisiana Board Outlines Process to Hire New Education Chief
Louisiana's top public school board will hire an outside search firm to help screen candidates to be the state's next education superintendent.
Some of 2019’s Most Memorable Games Decided by Blown Calls
We'll remember 2019 as the year of the blown call.
Agencies Restore Marshes In Cameron Parish
The state’s coastal protection agency says a coastal restoration project in southwestern Louisiana has been completed.
Holiday Travelers Warned To Be Aware Of Powerful Storm
A powerful storm making its way east from California is expected to bring intensifying snow and ice to the Midwest during the year’s busiest travel weekend.
Family Sues Over Plane Crash That Killed New Orleans Anchor
The husband and children of a New Orleans reporter who died in a small plane crash this summer are now suing the plane's owner and engine manufacturer.
Louisiana Economist: Trump Tax Changes Driving $500M Surplus
The Legislature's chief economist says Louisiana's $500 million budget surplus stems mainly from federal tax changes, not a booming economy.
Louisiana: Protect Yourself Even Though West Nile Cases Down
West Nile virus cases in Louisiana are way down from a year ago but the state epidemiologist says people statewide still need to protect themselves against mosquitoes.
Appeals court: New Orleans judges have conflict on fines
Criminal court judges in New Orleans have a conflict of interest when they are faced with deciding whether some defendants are able to pay fines and fees that partially fund their court's expenses, a federal appeals panel has ruled.