Louisiana State University has expanded its annual Earth Day celebration into a full week focused on hands-on sustainability activities for students. Events range from plantings at Himes Hall to recycling initiatives tied into statewide campaigns. Organizers say these efforts are…
Louisiana has temporarily suspended its rules on gasoline ethanol blending after a federal EPA waiver due to fuel supply concerns. The new regulation allows higher ethanol content in gas statewide…
Researchers at Louisiana State University have discovered that honey bees can sense viruses in their food—and surprisingly choose them over clean alternatives. This unexpected behavior could affect our understanding of…
The USDA has designated more than one hundred counties across seven states as natural disaster areas due to severe drought beginning in late 2025. Emergency loans are now available for…
A new NFIB report shows that making the Small Business Tax Deduction permanent could add thousands of jobs each year in Louisiana while increasing GDP growth. Over half a million…
The LSU Career Center has outlined seven important lessons to help college students manage their finances more effectively. The guidance includes practical tips focused on behavior, reducing surprises, tracking spending…
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine describes how it addresses animal health challenges unique to Louisiana’s climate. The school highlights education initiatives like hands-on training while expanding facilities for wildlife care.
John Hughes, an LSU graduate student working full-time at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, helps archive visual materials from the Artemis II mission while pursuing dual degrees. His experience…
Louisiana voters will consider Constitutional Amendment 4 on May 16, potentially allowing communities more control over business inventory taxes. Supporters say this change could help small businesses grow and keep…
Louisiana’s voter registration deadline for the upcoming primary is fast approaching. Residents must register by April 15 in person or by mail—or online by April 25—to participate in the May…
Three Louisiana parishes have been declared disaster areas following severe weather in January. Farmers may now access federal aid programs for recovery support. The state agriculture department continues efforts supporting…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended a drought-related disaster designation from Arkansas into six neighboring parishes in Louisiana. The move could make affected areas eligible for federal aid programs…
Small business leaders are urging lawmakers to pass House Bill 526, which aims to cap certain lawsuit damages and control rising insurance costs. NFIB State Director Leah Long says this…
The National Federation of Independent Business is calling on lawmakers in Louisiana’s House Ways and Means Committee to support an amendment aimed at simplifying state sales tax collection. NFIB State…
Leah Long, State Director of NFIB Louisiana, outlined key legislative priorities during a recent radio interview. Insurance costs, tax reform, and centralized sales tax collection are among the main issues…
The National Federation of Independent Business is urging lawmakers to reject House Bill 585. The group says the proposed workplace safety mandates would increase costs and legal risks for small…
The National Federation of Independent Business is urging support for House Bill 620 in Louisiana. The bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would centralize sales tax collection if approved by…
Leah Long from NFIB welcomed Gov. Jeff Landry’s focus on workforce development and tax policy in his recent address. She urged lawmakers to continue reforms aimed at lowering insurance costs…
On February 26, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) livestock brand inspectors arrested Meagan Breanna Byrd, age 35, on a warrant for two counts of theft of livestock.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $150 million in aid for American sugar beet and sugar cane farmers facing market disruptions and increased costs.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the opening of the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, which will provide $11 billion in one-time payments to…
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has submitted the Second Legislative Summary Report to the House and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development.
NFIB and Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) are organizing a Small Business Roundtable on Legal Reform for Louisiana small business owners.
A major winter storm is forecast to impact large areas of the United States this weekend, with snow, sleet, freezing rain, and extremely cold temperatures expected.
NFIB State Director Leah Long has issued a statement following Governor Jeff Landry’s recent news conference addressing fiscal responsibility in Louisiana’s state government. “Small business owners understand the need to…
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