Homestead exemption hike again moves forward in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - A proposal to increase Louisiana’s homestead exemption for the first time in more than four decades is gaining traction at the State Capitol. The measure, authored by Rep. Matt Willard (D-New Orleans), would allow local parishes …

What to know about the Medicaid bill Congress is drafting, and what it might mean for Louisiana

WASHINGTON — The future of Medicaid for the next decade — who gets tossed off its rolls and how much more Louisiana taxpayers will have to pay — is being decided this week by a U.S. House committee charged with lowering the costs of health care for low- …

Louisiana legislature advances bill to increase homestead tax exemptions for first time since 1980

Roundup: Microsoft layoffs / Fortified roof credit / Louisiana’s fentanyl crisis

Tech evolution: Microsoft began laying off nearly 3% of its entire workforce Tuesday, its largest mass layoff in more than two years. The tech giant didn’t disclose the total amount of lost jobs but it is estimated at 6,000 people. Read more from the AP.  …

Governor Jeff Landry Issues Executive Order Supporting Student-Athlete NIL Compensation in Louisiana  

1 Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order aimed at ensuring Louisiana’s student-athletes are not left at a competitive or financial disadvantage as national legal proceedings continue around name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation.  …

Editorial: John Foster's wholesome appeal on 'American Idol' is making Louisiana proud

When Addis' own John Foster stepped to the American Idol microphone Monday night, the song he belted out was not from his usual repertoire. But it was Disney night on Idol, and to advance to the final three, Foster needed to make a compelling case. He …

Louisiana’s Own John Foster Returns Home for Parade and Concert

Addis, Louisiana native John Foster has been on quite the ride this season on American Idol. At one point, it looked like his days on the show were numbered. But, after a string of powerful performances, John isn't just in the Top 3 - he's arguably …

Pope XIV's Creole roots celebrated by Catholics in Louisiana

(NEWS 15) — Catholics in Louisiana are celebrating Pope Leo XIV's Creole roots, revealed through 19th-century census records. The records show that all four of the Pontiff's maternal great-grandparents were considered "free people of color.…

Fair Grounds Race Track parent threatens to pull out of Louisiana on ruling curbing slots

The owner of the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans has threatened to pull out of Louisiana over a court ruling that bars it from using a certain type of slot machine, saying the ban would cause it to lose money on its operations. A lawyer …

Louisiana entering a 'new era of tourism'