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Louisiana Agriculture Department plans rule change on petition procedures

By Pelican State News | Mar 11, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has announced its intention to amend a rule concerning petitions for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of administrative rules.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 39 petitions in Louisiana throughout 2024

By Pelican State News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, 39 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Louisiana, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Louisiana DOTD announces $4.6M road project in Evangeline & St. Landry Parishes

By Pelican State News | Mar 10, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the start of a construction project on La. 758 (Woodstone Rd.) in Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes.

Belle Chasse Bridge set to open all lanes this weekend

By Pelican State News | Mar 10, 2025

Construction on the Belle Chasse Bridge is almost complete, with all four lanes expected to open for traffic by Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Louisiana Lottery awards second-chance winners at Golden Nugget grand prize event

By Pelican State News | Mar 10, 2025

This past summer, the Louisiana Lottery selected 10 finalists from over 55,000 entries in its Golden Nugget Second-chance Drawings.

La. 100 rehabilitation project begins March in Acadia Parish

By Pelican State News | Mar 10, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the commencement of a $7.4 million rehabilitation project on La. 100 in Acadia Parish.

GeauxPass alerts Louisiana residents of widespread toll payment scam

By Pelican State News | Mar 7, 2025

GeauxPass has issued a warning to Louisiana residents about a "smishing" scam that is circulating nationwide.

Analysis: Louisiana among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Pelican State News | Mar 6, 2025

An analysis by Pelican State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Louisiana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

Louisiana DOTD announces $8.4M construction project on La. 31

By Pelican State News | Mar 6, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the commencement of a state-funded construction project on La. 31, spanning from La. 182 in Iberia Parish to just south of La. 92-1 in St. Martin Parish.

LA DOTD continues work on Youree Drive asphalt overlay in Shreveport

By Pelican State News | Mar 6, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced ongoing progress on a $3.8 million project to repair a three-mile section of LA 1 (Youree Drive) in Shreveport, Caddo Parish.

Louisiana begins $17.5 million Bayou Bienvenue Bridge replacement project

By Pelican State News | Mar 6, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the commencement of a $17.5 million project to replace the Bayou Bienvenue Bridge in New Orleans.

Weekend interstate closures planned in Lafayette Parish

By Pelican State News | Mar 5, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced upcoming weekend closures on Interstate 49 northbound and the right lane of Interstate 10 eastbound in Lafayette Parish.

Louisiana voters face decisions on four state constitutional amendments

By Pelican State News | Mar 5, 2025

Louisiana residents are set to cast their votes on four proposed state constitutional amendments in the upcoming election scheduled for March 29.

Louisiana: Residents received $15.95 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Pelican State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.4% of income in Louisiana, providing an average of $3,476 per capita to residents.

1 H-1B petition filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in Louisiana in 2024

By Pelican State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in Louisiana, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.