Gov. Jeff Landry says Louisiana will cover most food stamp benefits during federal shutdown

Some 53,000 able-bodied adults are likely to be left out, Landry said.

New Orleans council asks state auditor to investigate Cantrell’s management of city finances

The council took a host of steps early Wednesday to try to fend off a state takeover of city finances.

State takeover or short-term cash?: Here are 5 things to know about New Orleans’ budget crisis

Here’s the latest on the city’s budget problems.

New Orleans withdraws request to seek $125M loan: ‘We are going to make cuts to the budget’

A state panel that is considering whether to recommend a state takeover of New Orleans’ finances has canceled a meeting scheduled...

Gov. Jeff Landry says LSU athletic director Scott Woodward isn’t picking next football coach

“Hell, I’ll let Donald Trump select him before I let him do it.” The governor also gave more details about his...

Louisiana legislative session ends, but big redistricting battles could be on the horizon

All eyes are now on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Callais decision.

New Orleans abandons $125M bond proposal as officials threaten state takeover

Officials appeared to fend off – at least for now – the potential state takeover of city finances.