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'Moon' Landrieu, former New Orleans mayor and judge, dies at age 92
Louisianans last weekend said a final good-bye to Maurice “Moon” Landrieu, the former New Orleans mayor who guided the city through a key period of desegregation during the 1970s. Landrieu died Sept. 5 at the age of 92. -
National Guard Association of the United States Extends Its Highest Honor – The Harry S. Truman Award – to Gov. John Bel Edwards
National Guard Association of the United States Extends Its Highest Honor – The Harry S. Truman Award – to Gov. John Bel Edwards. -
Trump administration considered Landry for election fraud 'special counsel'
The disclosure during the Jan. 6 Committee hearings this month that state Attorney General Jeff Landry was considered for a “special counsel” post to investigate election fraud in the 2020 election likely won’t hurt his future political aspirations. -
New oil and gas development in Louisiana seen as unlikely despite high gasoline prices
Federal energy policy changes made in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine likely won’t result in more energy development in Louisiana, even as gasoline prices continue to spike, industry officials say. -
Gov. Edwards Welcomes U.S. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council and White House Council on Environmental Quality Leadership to Louisiana
Gov. Edwards Welcomes U.S. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council and White House Council on Environmental Quality Leadership to Louisiana. -
Judge shoots down Biden's Social Cost of Carbon executive order
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana – A federal judge has granted a request by states to halt the Biden Administration’s Social Cost of Carbon executive order. -
Election critic subpoenaed by Jan. 6 Committee testified before Louisiana election panel
A former Army colonel who has been subpoenaed by the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the nation’s Capitol testified for over an hour before a Louisiana panel looking into how to upgrade the state’s voting machines. -
Gov. Edwards' Statement on Final Congressional Approval for Disaster Recovery Funding
Gov. Edwards' Statement on Final Congressional Approval for Disaster Recovery Funding. -
Landry Calls For Emergency Housing In Coastal Parishes
Landry Calls For Emergency Housing In Coastal Parishes. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Joins the President’s Council of Governors
Gov. John Bel Edwards will join the President’s Council of Governors, a bipartisan advisory group of some of the nation’s governors that focuses on improving the coordination between state and federal agencies on issues of national homeland security. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Extends Modified Phase Two Order to Slow the Spread of COVID during Louisiana’s Third Surge
Gov. John Bel Edwards extended his modified Phase Two order, including Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate, to January 13, 2021, as hospitalizations have exceeded the level reached during the second surge in July. -
Sen. Cassidy acknowledges Biden win in presidential race
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy’s acknowledgement last month that Joe Biden won the Nov. 3 presidential election hasn’t resulted in other prominent Republicans in the state accepting the election outcome. -
Bar owners lose bid for restraining order against governor's COVID-19 restrictions
Louisiana bar owners have lost a bid for a temporary restraining order against Gov. John Bel Edwards’ coronavirus order banning on-site alcohol consumption at taverns, but they continue to press their case in federal court. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Issues Statement on the Attorney General's Politically Motivated Opinion
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the following statement on the Attorney General’s opinion on his proclamation to protect the people of Louisiana from the spread of COVID-19, which has tragically killed 3,351 Louisianans and infected a total of 84,131. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Louisiana Enters Phase Two on June 5: Here are the Governor’s Guidelines
On June 1, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that following continued improvement in Louisiana’s COVID-19 outlook and a significant increase in testing capacity and contact tracing, Louisiana is ready to move to Phase 2 of the White House’s reopening strategy on June 5. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: U.S. Tax Filing Deadline Moved to July 15, 2020
The U.S. tax filing deadline has been moved to July 15, 2020, according to a tweet today by United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. -
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT LLC: Our Response to COVID-19
MBLB has a number of commitments, paramount of which is to serve our clients well. -
Affordable Care Act is a 'federal outreach,' Landry says
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas recently ruled that the Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as Obamacare, is unconstitutional in a lawsuit brought by several states, including Louisiana, challenging the ACA. -
Delegation of clergy goes to White House to discuss prison reform, other legislation related to African-Americans
WASHINGTON — The Memphis-based bishop of Temple Church of God in Christ and a delegation of clergyman met with Senior White House Adviser Kevin Childs Tuesday to discuss issues related to African-Americans. -
BRIGGS: Optimism in the Chalk
Sitting through the local evening news may call for even the happiest Louisianian to reach for an anti-depressant.