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New Orleans Assessor Wants $11 Million in Tax Breaks Rejected, Cites Conflict Fears
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (314+ words) The numbers driving Williams' objection are striking. HGI recommended a combined $17 million in assessment reductions this year, and Williams is disputing nearly $11 million of that total, per the same report. About two-thirds of the disputed properties are commercial, not residential....
Louisiana restores status for 67K voters after database error
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (285+ words) (The Center Square) – Louisiana has restored active status to all voters mistakenly classified as inactive during a database maintenance error Monday that affected about 67,000 people. Trey Williams, deputy secretary of state for communications and policy, told The Center Square the…...
Louisiana officials encourage churches, faith groups to help with foster care and child welfare
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (706+ words) Community members mingle as they walk into the well-attended Foster Care Community Collaborative event at Family Youth Service Center on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Department of Children & Family Services Secretary David Matlock is handed a pamphlet during the Foster Care Community Collaborative…...
Gen. Russel Honoré urges Louisiana residents to stay prepared as tropical storm strengthens
4+ day, 59+ min ago (534+ words) While the Baton Rouge area is expected to avoid the worst impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias, emergency officials are reminding Louisiana residents that hurricane season is far from over. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an…...
Former Gov. John Bel Edwards endorses Jamie Davis for US Senate: ‘Jamie will put Louisiana first’
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (584+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Jamie Davis secured an endorsement from former Gov. John Bel Edwards as he vies for the Louisiana U.S. Senate seat in the November election. He throws his support behind Davis, whom he described as a leader…...
Louisiana 2026 Midterm Election Results
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (107+ words) Check out the 2026 Louisiana results for the Senate, House of Representatives and Governor. Fox News is home to all Louisiana midterm elections 2026 coverage. 10 - Authorize a property tax exemption for rehabilitated properties 9 - Increase income limit for senior property tax assessment 8 - Prohibit…...
Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry challenges Democrats over KEY ISSUE: 'Take a pledge'
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (46+ words) Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry discusses the importance of data centers during an appearance on ‘The Claman Countdown.’... Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry challenges Democrats over KEY ISSUE: 'Take a pledge' Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry discusses the importance of data centers during…...
New WalletHub study ranks Louisiana near bottom for safety
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (532+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- A new study ranked Louisiana among the least safe states in America. The WalletHub study compared all 50 states across key factors such as assaults per capita, total loss amount from climate disasters per capita, and…...
Who will hire Louisiana Tech University's next president? Panel formed
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (365+ words) A search committee has been formed to hire Louisiana Tech University's next president, while Gov. Jeff Landry is also expected to have a say in the school's next leader. Tech President Jim Henderson announced Sept. 25 that he will retire at…...
After losing in a closed Louisiana primary, Bill Cassidy files bill to require open party elections
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (442+ words) U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, and his wife Laura greet supporters and gave his concession speech Saturday night, May 16, 2026, after election returns showed his loss. U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, speaks to reporters, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Capitol after getting…...