Across Louisiana, LA|News|
One Bill Would Reform Tax Incentives While Another Would Undo Tax Incentive Reforms
Louisiana's House Ways and Means Committee advanced a bill Thursday that would require a two-thirds vote of the legislature.
Louisiana Illuminator, News Partner
- New Orleans, LA
- Website
The Louisiana Illuminator is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization driven by its mission to cast light on how decisions are made in Baton Rouge and how they affect the lives of everyday Louisianians, particularly those who are poor or otherwise marginalized.
Posting Activity
New Orleans|News|
‘We All Deserve To Keep Our Children’: Grieving Grandmother Calls
Jessica Collins died in March 2020 after extremely high blood pressure led to a seizure and stroke during her sixth month of pregnancy.
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
LSU President Says Staff Could Be Moved Around — Not Fired — As A Result Of Scandal
LSU interim president Tom Galligan said Wednesday that he may change up the job duties of some staff members following the coverup.
New Orleans|News|
Louisiana Joins Other States In Pausing J&J Vaccine
Nationwide, 6 cases of rare and severe blood clot out of 6.8 million doses administered.
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
Gov. Edwards Praises Louisiana's ‘Unwavering Faith And Enduring Spirit’ In ‘State Of The State’ Address
Gov. John Bel Edwards devoted the first half of Monday's night “State of the State” address at Southern University.
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
White House Aims Sales Pitch For Infrastructure Plan At The States
Pennsylvania’s 7,540 miles of highway roads in poor condition. Florida’s $100 billion in damages over the last decade from extreme weather.
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
Louisiana Legislative Session 2021: What To Expect
The Louisiana Legislature’s 2021 lawmaking session kicks off Monday.
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
LSU Students To Legislature: ‘I Have Never Felt Safe On Campus'
Students at LSU expressed their fear and frustration with the university to women lawmakers Thursday.
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
U.S. Gun Violence An ‘International Embarrassment,' Biden Says In Rolling Out Executive Action
“Gun violence in this country is an epidemic and it’s an international embarrassment,” Biden said in remarks in the White House.
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
Louisiana Governor, Women Lawmakers Want Different Outcomes In LSU Scandal
Gov. John Bel Edwards and women in the Louisiana Legislature aren't on the same page — or possibly even in the same book .
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
Biden Pitches Big Boosts In Education And Health Spending In Budget Request
The Biden administration released a key portion of its budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year Friday.
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
La. Residents Believe Police Treat Black People Worse, LSU Survey Finds
Most Louisiana residents believe police treat Black people worse and less fairly than they treat White people.
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
La. Auto Insurance Rates Likely Won’t Drop This Year Despite Tort Reform Promises
Critics say lobbyists designed new law to cater to corporate interests
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
Feds Boost State Vaccine Shipments To 11 Million Doses Next Week
States will see another increase in the COVID-19 vaccine doses they receive
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
Louisiana’s COVID-19 Vaccinations Surpass Total Cases Since Start Of Pandemic
The state is set to receive an increase in doses next week
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
Cassidy Blasts Trump Legal Team’s ‘Terrible’ Performance, Supports Impeachment Trial
All five of those GOP lawmakers also supported the trial’s constitutionality in a procedural vote last month. Cassidy did not.
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
LSU Athletics Spent $128,000 On Misconduct Prevention As Reports Of Misconduct Stacked Up
Firm hired to conduct training is supposed to be judged on ‘low number of complaints’
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
Biden Advisers Urge State COVID-19 Safety After Iowa Lifts Mask And Social Distancing Rules
Biden has sought to bridge a partisan divide over mask-wearing by encouraging the practice and calling it “a patriotic act.”
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
Outlook For $15-An-Hour Minimum Wage Boosted By New Government Report
Louisiana one of 5 states without its own minimum wage
Across Louisiana, LA|News|
Louisiana Rental Assistance Program To Launch ‘Shortly’ State Housing Group Says
But $309 million probably won’t be enough to meet the state’s need