18+ hour, 29+ min ago  (409+ words) Alton Wallace, The Center Square//April 8, 2026// A proposed expansion of the Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas export facility in Louisiana could threaten the federally protected eastern black rail, a marsh bird, according to new environmental analysis done by the Federal…...

18+ hour, 29+ min ago  (441+ words) USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect//April 8, 2026// "Asian carp" refers to four species of fish that have become established in the U. S. over recent decades, including silver, bighead, black and grass carp. While common carp have been in the U. S. for over…...

18+ hour, 19+ min ago  (418+ words) Lance Traweek, Editor//April 8, 2026// The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission has secured $3. 65 million in federal funding for a new food and beverage incubator, bringing total investment in the project to $8. 7 million, officials announced April 8. The planned Greater New Orleans Food…...

18+ hour, 18+ min ago  (455+ words) The Louisiana Legislature is debating a bill that would abolish the state's vehicle inspection sticker program. Source: USA TODAY Network USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect//April 8, 2026// Louisiana's House overwhelmingly approved a bill April 8 to end the state's vehicle inspection…...

1+ day, 6+ min ago  (770+ words) Senate committee blocks bill to prohibit leaving guns unsecured around kids A Louisiana Senate committee blocked a proposal Tuesday that would have made it a misdemeanor crime to leave loaded guns unsecured in the presence of young children, the mentally…...

1+ day, 6+ min ago  (517+ words) Nolan Mckendry, The Center Square//April 8, 2026// Much like the Legislature authored a major tax incentive package prior to landing several data centers, a similar approach seems to be in the works to attract aerospace investments. A new cluster of bills…...

1+ day, 5+ min ago  (437+ words) USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect//April 8, 2026// A bill to raise the daily reimbursement rate for housing state inmates advanced with broad bipartisan support Tuesday, as Louisiana lawmakers seek to ease financial pressure on local correctional facilities while acknowledging the…...

23+ hour, 56+ min ago  (574+ words) Lance Traweek, Editor//April 8, 2026// New Orleans & Company has outlined a slate of major events, infrastructure projects and cultural offerings it says will drive visitation and economic growth in 2026 following a strong Mardi Gras season. The organization's latest "What's New in…...

1+ day ago  (444+ words) Lance Traweek, Editor//April 8, 2026// Downtown Development District has released its 2026 State of Downtown report, highlighting rising visitation, population growth and economic stability across Downtown New Orleans. The report points to continued momentum in the city's urban core, with 39. 6 million visits…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (12+ words) Health insurers rise after US lifts 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates'neworleanscitybusiness. com...