In a social media post, President Trump encouraged Congresswoman Julia Letlow to run for U.S. Senate, calling her “Great Star” and a “Total Winner.” Senator Bill Cassidy is seeking his third six-year term but he’s drawn several challengers because he voted in 2021 to impeach President Trump.  La Politics dot com editor Jeremy Alford says Cassidy has tried to show he is an ally of Trump and can help deliver the President’s agenda…

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Governor Jeff Landry has named Former Commissioner of the Administration Angelle Davis the new Inspector General, and he wants to change the duties of the position. It will take legislative action to change the role of the state inspector general, but Landry doesn’t see how anyone would vote against it…

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The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office says 13 people who were in the US illegally have recently been arrested as they were traveling to the Meta Data Center site. Deputies say, during a routine traffic stop, it was found that the individuals did not have valid Louisiana Driver’s Licenses. It was later found that the individuals were undocumented and, in the country, illegally. The 13 were from Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico After requesting a voluntary return, one of the individuals from Venezuela was processed by U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity in Louisiana. According to Louisiana Clean Fuels, there are now more than 21-thousand electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids registered throughout the state. Executive Director Ann Vail says Louisiana’s charging infrastructure has improved but she would like to see more multi-family housing communities offer EV charging to their tenants, but…

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In a social media post, President Trump encouraged Congresswoman Julia Letlow run for U.S. Senate, calling her a “great star” and “total winner.” She said she was honored but didn’t say whether she would run. Incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s confident he will win. La Politics dot com editor Jeremy Alford says if she runs she’ll have the support of the president and the governor.

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Governor Jeff Landry has named Former Commissioner of the Administration Angelle Davis the new Inspector General and wants the office to implement recommendations from reports issued by the legislative auditor on how state government agencies can be more efficient. He says his administration recently implemented an old recommendation on verifying Medicaid eligibility and it saved the state millions…

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Electric vehicle adoption in Louisiana experienced a steady increase throughout 2025. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Walmart is planning to invest more than $330 million to modernize it’s regional distribution center in Opelousas. The State provided a $10 million performance-based grant tied to equipment investments. St. Landry Economic Development CEO Bill Rodier says the modernization will double Walmart’s shipping capacity.

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A disturbing and bizarre story, as at least eight cars, a utility pole and a house were set on fire in the New Orleans Bywater area. The first report came in around 2:00 AM. WWL reports that Witnesses say firefighters were battling the first car fire when the second car was discovered just a little distance down the block. A house and utility pole were also in flames, and as they moved down the street, more cars were found burning on Dauphine and Desire Streets. The witness said it happened within an hour slowly and methodically.

A huge development in Louisiana’s U-S Senate race as President Trump posted on his social media network, “Truth Social” that Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow should run against Senator Bill Cassidy. In his social media post, Mr. Trump called Letlow a “Great Star” and a “Total Winner.” Publisher of Lapolitics-dot-com Jeremy Alford says if Letlow runs, it will be a highly competitive race…

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Louisiana has a new inspector general and the duties of that position are changing. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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There are now more than 21-thousand electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids registered in Louisiana, according to Louisiana Clean Fuels. Executive Director Ann Vail says EV adoption started its climb in 2021 and soared throughout the year last year, even after Congress pulled the plug on the EV tax credits. She credits Louisiana’s improving charging infrastructure.

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Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity in Louisiana. According to Louisiana Clean Fuels, there are now more than 21-thousand electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids registered throughout the state. Executive Director Ann Vail says you will find the vast majority of them in the more heavily-populated parishes.

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Walmart is planning to invest more than $330 million to modernize it’s regional distribution center in Opelousas. The State of Louisiana provided a competitive incentives package, including a $10 million performance-based grant tied to equipment investments. St. Landry Economic Development CEO Bill Rodier says the project shows that Walmart is committed to the location long-term.

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President Trump is encouraging Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow to run for the US Senate. Jeff Palermo reports that Letlow would be a formidable challenger to Bill Cassidy’s re-election campaign…

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Governor Jeff Landry has named a new Inspector General, and he’s also changing the duties of the position. Former Commissioner of the Administration Angelle Davis replaces Stephen Street, who had the job for 18 years. Landry says the Office of the Inspector General will be in charge of finding efficiencies in state government…

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Bill Cassidy, John Fleming, Blake Miguez and others are vying for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate race, and one of the three Democrats seeking their nomination, Jamie Davis, knows what he’ll ask Cassidy if the incumbent is candidate he will face should he win the primary.

Davis says he plans on taking him to task for his vote that for all intents and purposes made Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Louisiana has the second highest insurance rates in the country, but Value Penguin insurance expert Rob Bhatt says premiums are three percent lower in 2026 and shopping around for auto insurance providers can lead to 34 percent in potential savings.

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Businesses can benefit by helping their employees with childcare. Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer for Leaders for a Better Louisiana says the new Workforce Child Care Tax Credit is available to businesses which provide top notch child care within their own facilities or help pay their employee’s child care costs and he says the credit will allow more parents to stay in the workforce while giving employers new tools to attract and retain top talent.

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Today is the last day college football players can enter the transfer portal. On Monday, LSU football signed the number one transfer portal quarterback in Sam Leavitt of Arizona State. Jon Eagle, Leavitt’s former high school football coach at West Linn High School out of Oregon, says Leavitt is a very gifted quarterback.

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Leaders for a Better Louisiana want businesses to know they will be rewarded for helping their employees with childcare. Chief Policy Officer, Barry Erwin, says the new Workforce Child Care Tax Credit is available to businesses which provide top notch childcare within their own facilities or help pay their employees’ childcare costs.

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He says the enhanced credit is a tool to help attract and retain top talent. Businesses can claim the credit on their tax returns beginning in 2027.

Three Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination in the U.S. Senate race. The first to enter, Jamie Davis, expressed concern for immigrants saying those who are legally going through the asylum process need to be treated better than they’re currently being treated.

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Political consultant Tracie Burke and former Housing Authority of New Orleans Chief of Staff Jabarie Walker are also seeking the Democratic nomination.

Where does Louisiana rank when it comes to auto insurance rates? Of course, near the top. Jeff Palermo has more.

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Crawfish season is here but it’s early so prices are pretty high. According to the Crawfish App, live mudbugs are over seven dollars per pound, and boiled crawfish are over ten dollars per pound. Laney King, founder of the app, says prices will come down.

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While Bill Cassidy, John Fleming, Blake Miguez and others vie for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate race, three Democrats are seeking their nomination. The first to enter is Jamie Davis, an elected member of the Democratic State Central Committee, previously a member of the Tensas Parish Police Jury. Davis says one of his biggest priorities is the availability of quality health for everyone.

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Louisiana has the second highest auto insurance rates in the nation, but they have come down slightly. Value Penguin insurance expert Rob Bhatt says overall premiums are decreasing in Louisiana because of fewer accidents and…

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He says shopping insurance providers can lead to 34-percent in potential savings.

Leaders for a Better Louisiana want businesses to know about a new workforce childcare tax credit. Andre Champagne has the story.

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If you have an envie or a craving for some crawfish, you can find some, but it will cost you. Right now, the Crawfish App says live crawfish average $7.24 a pound, and boiled crawfish, $10.10 a pound. Founder of the app, Lanie King says there are several reasons crawfish is more expensive early in the season.

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A new report on auto insurance rates in Louisiana shows both good news and bad news. Value Penguin insurance expert Rob Bhatt found Louisiana has the second highest auto insurance rates in the U.S., but premiums are three percent lower in 2026.

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According to Value Penguin’s analysis, the average cost of auto insurance is expected to reach 327 dollars a month.

Leaders for a Better Louisiana want businesses to know about an expanded tax credit that helps provide high-quality childcare for their employees.  Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer for Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says the new Workforce Child Care Tax Credit is available to businesses which provide top notch childcare within their own facilities or help pay their employees’ childcare costs.

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Businesses can claim the credit on their tax returns beginning in 2027.

While Bill Cassidy and his Republican challengers have dominated the news cycle in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race, there are three Democrats who have entered the race. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The beginning of Carnival also means the beginning of crawfish season – and with it, a little sticker shock. According to The Crawfish App, live crawfish is averaging $7.24 a pound, while boiled crawfish is averaging $10.10 a pound. Laney King, the founder of The Crawfish App, says these prices are nothing to worry about.

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Louisiana has filed a federal lawsuit to block the FDA’s rule allowing abortion pills to be sent through the mail. Attorney General Liz Murrill. She says the Biden administration removed a policy that required in-person dispensing, and that has allowed women to obtain mifepristone through the mail from out of state doctors.

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Physicians for Reproductive Health say studies show that mifepristone is safe and effective. In Louisiana, it can only be prescribed in hospital settings.

A bills the Senate is expected to take up a bill that includes 350-million dollars for 51 Louisiana projects including 137 million dollars Atchafalaya River basin flood work. Senator Bill Cassidy says it is critical and the money for these projects would actually be less than the money spent last year.

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If you need to sign up or renew your health insurance through HealthCare-dot-gov, you have until midnight tonight. Mike Bertaut, a healthcare economist with Louisiana Blue, says enhanced tax credits were eliminated on January 1^st but that does not mean that there’s no assistance available for anyone.

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New coverage or changes to existing coverage will take effect February 1st.

A memorial service for former Louisiana State Senator Robert Kostelka will be held today. Kostelka who also served as a district attorney and judge for Ouachita and Morehouse parishes, was 92. He was inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame in 2022.  He wrote legislation addressing child support, consumer protection, healthcare and education. Representative Francis Thompson served alongside him…

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Visitation will be held from five until seven this evening at the Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe.

Louisiana has filed a federal lawsuit to block the FDA’s rule allowing abortion pills to be sent through the mail. Attorney General Liz Murrill. She testified at a U.S. Senate hearing on chemical abortion drugs and had this exchange with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

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Physicians for Reproductive Health say studies show that mifepristone is safe and effective. In Louisiana, it can only be prescribed in hospital settings.

ICE agents arrested two dump truck drivers who were making their way to the Meta Data site in Richland Parish. Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office says the ICE agents was assisting them with traffic stops involving the trucks. The drivers were from Guatamala and Honduras. ICE agents did not enter the Meta Data site but are reportedly checking the immigration status of workers.

A man who allegedly kidnapped a Louisiana teenager is under arrest. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The deadline to sign up for or renew health insurance through HealthCare-dot-gov is midnight tonight, and Mike Bertaut with Louisiana Blue, says the enhanced assistance for many was eliminated on January 1^st. Assistance is still available for some.

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New coverage or changes to existing coverage will take effect February 1st.