Louisiana eclipses previous record for plugging orphaned oil wells
(The Center Square) — Contractors working for the state plugged more than 500 orphaned oil and gas wells through the first half of 2023,...
The Law for Defending Yourself in Public in Louisiana
In the United States, the common law principle known as the "castle doctrine" allows individuals to use deadly force, if reasonable, to protect themselves...
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...
