State

Senate reins in tax cut and school voucher plans

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Louisiana Senate is reining in several major proposals pushed by Gov. Jeff Landry and House conservatives, rejecting additional tax cuts and scaling back spending on private school vouchers amid caution over the state’s longer-term financial outlook.
Termites can become a problem in raised beds that are filled with pieces of wood. Photo by Aaron Ashbrook/LSU AgCenter

Termites can become a problem in raised beds that are filled with pieces of wood. Photo by Aaron Ashbrook/LSU AgCenter

Termites aren’t just a threat to structures

Myra Miller
Friday, May 30, 2025
LSU AgCenter Get It Growing Termites aren’t just a threat to structures. They can cause trouble in the garden, too. Growing vegetables, herbs and other plants in raised beds holds a lot of appeal. Raised beds give gardeners more control over soil quality and drainage.

Over $34M in unclaimed property checks on the way

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 23, 2025
BLouisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., announced that about 143,000 unclaimed property checks totaling over $34 million will be mailed out on May 30 following a data match to update addresses with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

Get ready for hurricane season

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 23, 2025
Hurricane season is once again upon us, and the LSU AgCenter has recommendations to mitigate potential danger and losses to yards, homes and animals as well as tips for keeping food and cleaning supplies on hand.

Will legislation lower auto insurance rates?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 23, 2025
Tensions are escalating at the State Capitol as a legislative package that attempts to lower auto insurance costs in Louisiana nears its final stage of approval. On Wednesday, the Senate advanced six of the more controversial insurance measures in a floor session that lasted late into the night.
Democratic lawmakers stand together Monday in the Louisiana House of Representatives to oppose Rep. Emily Chenevert’s House Bill 685, which prohibits policy on diversity, equity and inclusion in state government and prevents state colleges and universities from requiring DEI in their curricula with limited exceptions. (Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)

Democratic lawmakers stand together Monday in the Louisiana House of Representatives to oppose Rep. Emily Chenevert’s House Bill 685, which prohibits policy on diversity, equity and inclusion in state government and prevents state colleges and universities from requiring DEI in their curricula with limited exceptions. (Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)

Anti-DEI bill OK’d despite Black Caucus pushback

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Louisiana House of Representatives approved a bill Monday that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion practices across state government and prohibit state universities and colleges from requiring certain race and gender-based curriculum for undergraduate students. House Bill 685 by Rep.

House passes balanced budget

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 16, 2025
The House of Representatives advanced a balanced state budget bill without raising taxes, while also cutting government waste through smart fiscal discipline.
Eunice native U.S. District Judge Darrel Papillion was honored by the LSU Law Center with its Engaged Alumnus award, recognizing his extraordinary service to the Law Center. Papillion is a 1994 graduate of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and is a district judge for the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana. Prior to his appointment to the bench, he was a partner at the Walters, Thomas, Cullens law firm in Baton Rouge. He is a graduate of Eunice High School. Papillion is with LSU Law Dean Alena

Eunice native U.S. District Judge Darrel Papillion was honored by the LSU Law Center with its Engaged Alumnus award, recognizing his extraordinary service to the Law Center. Papillion is a 1994 graduate of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and is a district judge for the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana. Prior to his appointment to the bench, he was a partner at the Walters, Thomas, Cullens law firm in Baton Rouge. He is a graduate of Eunice High School. Papillion is with LSU Law Dean Alena

LSU Law Center honor

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 16, 2025
Eunice native U.S. District Judge Darrel Papillion was honored by the LSU Law Center with its Engaged Alumnus award, recognizing his extraordinary service to the Law Center. Papillion is a 1994 graduate of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and is a district judge for the U.S.
Gaura has dense foliage at its base and tall, delicate stems that bear small flowers. Steffi Dark Rose gaura features pink flowers on shorter plants.

Gaura has dense foliage at its base and tall, delicate stems that bear small flowers. Steffi Dark Rose gaura features pink flowers on shorter plants.

Gaura is a superstar in pollinator gardens

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 16, 2025
Lots of people want to plant gardens that attract and nurture bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Fortunately, many plants that are pollinator magnets also provide beauty and interest. Even better?