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Average pay of Louisiana lawmakers nears $44,000

A Louisiana House committee rejected a proposal to raise legislators’ salaries in the just-ended legislative session, but debates over the compensation rates are expected to continue in the next term since state lawmakers’ base pay hasn’t changed since 1980.

LSU professor offers tips to protect against cybercriminals

The cyberattack of Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles has left citizens vulnerable to the risk of identity theft. The breach exposed sensitive information, including Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers, which can be exploited by cybercriminals. In light of this incident, E. J.

Louisiana employment data posts record month

Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted employed data is at a record high for the third consecutive month, according to data released Thursday by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics The number of seasonally adjusted employed for May is 2,039,425, a new record high for the series.

Exploring the benefits of open plant trial gardens

If you are looking for what’s new in the plant and gardening world, trial gardens are a hidden gem offering a unique and enriching experience for both seasoned green thumbs and curious novices.

Pirates plagued Gulf longer than you think

Jean Lafitte was the most notorious — and successful — of the pirates operating from Louisiana in the early 1800s, but he wasn’t the only one. A federal grand jury in New Orleans reported in July 1814: “Piracy and smuggling are ... long established and ...

La. ranks 49th in child well-being

Louisiana was ranked 50th in children’s economic well-being and 49th in children’s health, according to the 2023 Kids Count Data Book, a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how children and families are faring.

State DOTD announces bid results

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that 22 projects around the state received bids in May. Nineteen contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $217.3 million.

Acadiana Juvenile Justice District bill signed

The nine-parish Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District is a reality. Gov. John Bel Edwards signed Act 166 into law Monday creating the district as a political subdivision of the state.

Nurturing nature’s champions with plants for pollinators

Gardens come alive with the buzzing of bees, fluttering butterflies and graceful hummingbirds each spring and summer. In June, we celebrate National Pollinator Month in the U.S.

Edwards says he expects to veto three transgender bills

Gov. John Bel Edwards said he expects to veto three anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed in the legislative session that ended Thursday.