Louisiana

Louisiana School Choice Faces Major Budget Threat

A conservative group is urging Louisiana Republicans to protect school choice funding as proposed cuts threaten thousands of scholarships for low-income families.

Nottoway Plantation Fire Sparks Outrage and Celebration

The South’s largest remaining pre-Civil War plantation mansion, Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, Louisiana, burned to the ground Thursday — and the response on social media revealed a stark cultural divide. While local officials and historians mourned the loss of a vital piece of American history, left-wing activists online openly celebrated the destruction.

Chevron Wetlands Lawsuit in Louisiana, $744M Verdict

In a historic ruling with major implications for Louisiana's energy sector and environmental restoration, a jury in Plaquemines Parish on Friday ordered Chevron to pay $744 million in damages for its role in coastal wetlands destruction. The verdict is the first of 42 lawsuits filed since 2013 by coastal Louisiana parishes targeting decades of alleged environmental violations by oil and gas companies.

Multiple Arrests Made in Louisiana Gang Investigation

Authorities in Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes have arrested multiple individuals linked to the Motion Gang, a local group involved in drug trafficking and violent crimes.

Hyundai’s $20 Billion U.S. Investment Strengthens American Manufacturing

Hyundai Motor Group has announced a $20 billion investment in the United States, including a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana.

FCC Chairman Joins Congressman Steve Scalise For Tour of Louisiana-Based Satellite Company

U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr visited the Covington headquarters of Globalstar.

Louisiana Doctor Arrested for Allegedly Helping Sister Remove Ankle Monitor

Dr. Kerry Sterling, a local physician, has been arrested in northeast Louisiana after allegedly attempting to help his sister, Kyana Traylor, remove her court-ordered ankle monitor.

Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana’s Planned Execution by Nitrogen Hypoxia

A federal judge has temporarily halted Louisiana’s planned execution of death row inmate Jessie Hoffman, ruling that the state’s use of nitrogen hypoxia poses a substantial risk of extreme psychological suffering.

Louisiana to Carry Out First Execution in Fifteen Years

For the first time since 2010, Louisiana is preparing to carry out an execution.

Louisiana Ends Vaccine Promotion Campaigns

The Louisiana Department of Health announced that it will no longer promote mass vaccination campaigns.

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