Politics & Money

The Governor is expected to address the rising COVID case counts and hospitalizations and announce new mitigation efforts.

As expected, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has followed the actions of several other metropolitan areas in the U.S. by requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (within 72 hours) to enter any indoor activity in the New Orleans metro with large crowds.

The federal government extended the COVID-19 eviction moratorium until September. There are several programs available to help with rent and utilities.

Today is the last day to apply for the Disaster Assistance in the Louisiana Severe Storms, Tornados and Flooding 4606-DR-LA that occurred in May 2021,

Federally-funded pandemic unemployment is ending in Louisiana this weekend.

The Calcasieu Public Library has received federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to help provide services to the parish during the pandemic.

The public is urged to give their opinion and ideas on what areas need the most attention throughout the city and the parish in regard to hurricane recovery.

Watch the funeral procession for Edwin Edwards, who died this week at the age of 93, as Louisiana says goodbye to its controversial yet beloved former leader.

Congratulations to the first two winners going sleeves up in the “Shot at a Million” program, Clement Dasalla and Skyla Degrasse.

Analysts say that the higher the tax percentage goes, the more likely consumers are to drive to a low-tax area (like Texas) to make larger purchases (like cars and trucks)

Louisiana will hold its first veto override session since our new constitution was adopted in the 1970's. It will begin on July 20th.

The Louisiana state legislature has voted to hold the first-ever-in-the-history-of-the-state veto session.