Lawmakers vote down public-private partnership for $2.1B Calcasieu bridge
(The Center Square) — A $2.1 billion public-private partnership to build a toll bridge over the Calcasieu River near Lake Charles was derailed in...
Louisiana Violent Crime Task Force working on recommendations for lawmakers
(The Center Square) — A legislative task force on Wednesday delved into efforts underway to examine crime in Louisiana and the impact of the...
Louisiana officials project budget surplus of $330M
(The Center Square) — Louisiana's projected general fund balance is about $27 million for fiscal year 2022-23, with a preliminary projected surplus of $330...
New Louisiana secretary of state will face task of replacing voting machines
(The Center Square) — A Nov. 18 runoff for Louisiana secretary of state will pit a proven leader in conducting statewide elections against a...
Report: Each Louisiana resident owes $18,900 to cover state’s debts
(The Center Square) — According to a new report, Louisianans might need to dig deeper into their couch cushions to fund their share of...