In Louisiana redistricting, personal political battles unfold behind the scenes

Behind closed doors, Louisiana lawmakers are wrestling with how to draw congressional districts that help — or hurt — their colleagues’...

Louisiana legislators sink new attempts to allow communities to limit carbon capture

Proponents argued the bills would have extended basic democratic principles to a high-interest issue, like similar laws for video poker. But...

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority CEO resigns, repays agency nearly $21K

In her letter to the RTA board Sunday, CEO Lona Edwards Hankins said it was her preference to resign immediately but...

As Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry visits Greenland on Trump’s behalf, European media take notice

Landry was there as special envoy. His visit attracted skepticism in many European quarters.

Louisiana could close primary elections to no-party voters. Here’s what might change.

The state recently moved to a closed primary system but allowed no-party voters to pick a primary to participate in.

Why would Elon Musk want to launch SpaceX rockets in Louisiana? The answer lies on its coast.

One of the advantages coastal Vermilion Parish offers to a company like SpaceX is its proximity to water — both the...