Federal government to spend $1.2B on carbon capture projects in Louisiana, Texas
(The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Energy will spend $1.2 billion in Louisiana and Texas to create Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs,...
Audit finds issues with Baton Rouge over rental assistance, bridge spending
(The Center Square) — Baton Rouge and Easton Baton Rouge Parish faced fraud and reporting issues with an emergency rental assistance program and may...
Officials say Louisiana will have $143.3M budget surplus next year
(The Center Square) — Louisiana is projected to have a $143.3 million surplus in the 2024-25 fiscal year, then shortfalls of more than $400...
New Louisiana law will do little to boost civil asset forfeiture transparency
(The Center Square)— A new law that requires district attorneys to produce annual reports on human trafficking and related civil asset forfeiture revenues could...
How Louisiana Ranks in Gun Manufacturing
Home to many of the world's largest gunmakers, the United States is a global leader in firearms production. Data from the Bureau of Alcohol,...