Traffic shift scheduled for February 22 on Baton Rouge's I-12 West
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a traffic shift on I-12 westbound, set to commence at 5 a.m. on Saturday, February 22.
5 H-1B petitions filed by Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry in Louisiana in 2024
Employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry based in Louisiana submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024.
Economist: Credit card bill opposed by LA bankers ‘should really be called the Credit Card Anti-competition Act’
An economist with the International Center for Law & Economics (ICLE) said that credit card regulations proposed in Congress would reduce competition among credit card issuers.
- Traffic changes planned for Baton Rouge's I-12 westbound starting February 22
- Louisiana urges cautious driving amid rainy weather events
- Harvey Tunnel to close overnight for utility work
- La. 106 rehabilitation project set to begin in Evangeline Parish
- DOTD announces road closures in Lafayette Parish for girder repairs
Closure of La. 352 postponed due to weather forecast
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a postponement in the planned closure of La. 352 at Cotton Gin Road in St. Martin Parish due to forecasted weather conditions.
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NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by LA bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards
The managing editor of a financial services website wrote that opponents of credit card regulations proposed in Congress said the regulations could “torpedo” credit card rewards programs.
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Louisiana announces $4.73 million preservation project on Smede Highway
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a construction project on La. 92-1, also known as Smede Highway, in St. Martin Parish.
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Two men arrested following theft at LDAF Plainview Tower
On January 31, personnel from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) reported a theft at the LDAF Plainview Tower building in Rapides Parish.
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Analysis: Louisiana among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Pelican State News shows that Louisiana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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Traffic shift announced for LA 1026 widening and roundabout project
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a traffic shift related to the ongoing LA 1026 widening and roundabout project at US 190 in Denham Springs, Louisiana.
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Crescent City Connection lighting project completed; LED lights now illuminate New Orleans skyline
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has completed the $23 million Crescent City Connection Decorative Lighting Project.
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Louisiana proposes revisions to commercial feed regulations
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has announced its intention to revise the Commercial Feed rules and regulations.
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Louisiana inflation rate lower than national average as of December 2024
As of December 2024, Louisiana experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.
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Louisiana boosts highway cleanup with additional funding
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced progress in its litter cleanup initiative, supported by an additional $3 million from the Louisiana Legislature.
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Interstate closure scheduled for girder repair in Lafayette Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a closure of Interstate 49 northbound at the intersection with Interstate 10 in Lafayette Parish.
