Louisiana Economy

New Orleans Faces Major Cuts in Health Funding

News Summary New Orleans is reeling from unprecedented cuts to mental health and substance use programs, amounting to over $55…

4 days ago

Louisiana Faces Major Funding Cuts to Environmental Programs

News Summary Louisiana is facing significant funding cuts from the EPA, totaling approximately $70 million, impacting key environmental initiatives across…

5 days ago

Bridges in Baton Rouge Identified as Risks for Collapse

News Summary Recent findings by the NTSB reveal that the Interstate 10 bridge and seven other Louisiana bridges are at…

2 weeks ago

New Orleans Faces Tough Times with Declining Population

News Summary New Orleans is experiencing a significant population decline, losing over 39,000 residents since 2020. The city's metro area…

3 weeks ago

LaPlace Community Confronts Uncertainty as Denka Lawsuit is Withdrawn

News Summary Residents of LaPlace, Louisiana, face an uncertain future as the Trump administration plans to drop a federal lawsuit…

4 weeks ago

Layoffs at NOAA Raise Concerns in New Orleans

News Summary New Orleans residents are alarmed by recent layoffs at NOAA, which affected nearly 1,000 employees. This could jeopardize…

1 month ago

Thibodaux Residents Rally as Nicholls State University Recovers from Hurricane Francine

News Summary In the wake of Hurricane Francine, Thibodaux, Louisiana, is rallying to support Nicholls State University, which suffered extensive…

1 month ago

Community Divided Over Proposed Compressor Station in Calcasieu Parish

News Summary The proposed Venture Global CP Express Moss Lake Compressor Station in Calcasieu Parish has sparked significant community debate…

1 month ago

New Orleans Proposes Major Changes to Education Funding

News Summary New Orleans is considering a substantial proposal to shift education funding towards private schooling for K-12 students in…

1 month ago

Future of Education Faces Uncertain Changes

News Summary The U.S. Department of Education is threatened by budget cuts and possible elimination, leading to concerns among educators,…

1 month ago