Traffic Shifts Planned for Twin Span Bridge

Baton Rouge: Two traffic shifts are planned in the coming weeks for the $800 million Twin Span Bridge replacement project. Interstate 10 eastbound ....

DEQ to Distribute Questionnaires as Part of the Mercury Risk Reduction Plan

Baton Rouge: Beginning this month, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality will distribute questionnaires to approximately 180 natural gas....

State of Louisiana Now Accepting Applications for Affordable Rental Program for Gustav, Ike Impacted Parishes

Baton Rouge: The state of Louisiana is accepting applications starting this week for the $50 million Affordable Rental Program for parishes damage....

Agriculture Outreach 2010 in Full Swing

Btaon Rouge: Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., says he has hosted two open houses in north Louisiana and is very pleased wi....

Unemployment Insurance Claims Report

Baton Rouge: Initial claims for unemployment insurance for the week ending February 27, 2010, increased to 4,203 from the previous week's total of 3....

Governor Jindal and Monsanto Company Celebrate Grand Opening of Luling Expansion

Luling: Governor Bobby Jindal joined Monsanto Co. Chairman, President and CEO Hugh Grant at the grand opening of the company's new expansion in Luli....

Louisiana Makes the Short List for Race to the Top

Baton Rouge: Louisiana is among the finalists for the first round of the federal $4.35 billion Race to the Top (R2T) grant program. The list of stat....

State Reminds Homeowners of March 10 Deadline for Declaring Interest in Post- Katrina and Rita Elevation, Mitigation Funding

Baton Rouge: Homeowners affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita who wish to participate in the state-run elevation and Individual Mitigation Measure....

Events this Week to Offer Tax Help to Those with Disabilities

Baton Rouge: A presentation on making a real economic impact for people with disabilities as well as a free tax preparation day for those with disab....

Parish E-File Collects $1 billion in Sales Taxes for State and Local Governments

Baton Rouge: Parish E-File.com, the Louisiana Department of Revenue's online sales tax collection service, has collected more than $1 billion in st....