New Orleans council should block gas, electricity shutoffs in winter months, groups say

The proposal already has the backing of at least one council member and could be considered as early as Wednesday, when...

The Times-Picayune to host live forum on New Orleans’ future with Moreno, Morrell, more leaders

The panel will explore everything from public safety and economic growth to the city’s legislative priorities. You can watch live at...

Louisiana yanks a Medicaid contract, pushing 330,000 people to other plans

Gov. Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill have been battling some of the nation’s largest health care companies in the...

Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Will Crain confirmed as federal judge for New Orleans area

The seat opens up a vacancy on the state’s highest court.

Bill Cassidy’s alternative to extended Obamacare subsidies gains steam in the Senate

Cassidy’s plan would give people money directly to go into health savings accounts.

As Helena Moreno inherits a New Orleans budget crisis, she might learn from Buddy Roemer

Buddy Roemer was suddenly confronted with a budget crisis after he was elected governor of Louisiana in 1987 — similar to...