Cyberattacks on 2 parishes cost over $1.3M, state auditor says
(The Center Square) — Two Louisiana parish governments were recently hit by cyberattacks that diverted more than $1.3 million in public funds, according to...
Fiscal Fallout: Awash with billions per year in federal money, Louisiana’s funding surges
(The Center Square) – Louisiana’s annual budgets swelled more than 71% over the past decade, ticking up year after year under a Democratic governor...
Meta-supported Lafitte Solar plant to start by year’s end
(The Center Square) — Ouachita Parish residents will soon power their homes and businesses with electricity produced at a solar farm near Monroe, as...
Bossier City Council finalizes 2026 budget
(The Center Square) – The Bossier City Council approved $74 million in general fund revenue and $76 million in general fund spending for the...
Closing budget loopholes, amending charter sought by New Orleans leaders
(The Center Square) – New Orleans’ city leaders said Wednesday they intend to change the city’s budgeting laws in a way of adding transparency...