Audit finds Louisiana public defender gave himself two unauthorized pay hikes
(The Center Square) — The former head of the 13th Judicial District Public Defender's Office paid himself $66,194 more than his board-approved salary, and...
Louisiana lawmakers approve $2.1B Calcasieu River bridge deal
(The Center Square) — Lawmakers on Tuesday approved a public-private partnership to build a $2.1 billion toll bridge over the Calcasieu River after officials...
LSU’s athletic department posts $3.9M loss despite increased football revenue
(The Center Square) — Louisiana State University athletics lost about $3.9 million in 2023, despite a significant increase in revenues from football.
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Louisiana officials downgraded priority for $300M in capital projects
(The Center Square) — Nearly $300 million in Louisiana’s capital outlay budget was downgraded in priority by the Interim Emergency Board in November, impacting...
Task force approves recommendations to lawmakers to fight maternal mortality
(The Center Square) — A legislative task force this week finalized recommendations for lawmakers on addressing the state’s high rates of maternal mortality and...
