State lawsuits over Venture Global LNG construction on hold due to federal order

Charles Bouligny of New Orleans was first Hispanic American to serve in the U.S. Senate

Bouligny entered politics by purchasing a seat on New Orleans' Cabildo, the city's governing council.

Food Aid Enrollment in Louisiana Nosedives After SNAP Rule Changes

It’s been more than a year since President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and SNAP enrollment is down by more than 20% in Louisiana. Anti-hunger groups say far more people could lose access if states are required to cover more of the program’s cost.

After Louisiana redistricting, a voting rights advocate fears a return to Jim Crow

Press Robinson, 89, says the fight for voting rights has come full circle back to where it began.

Once a slave, William Murrell went from the pulpit to the Louisiana Legislature

Murrell's son, William Murrell Jr., also served in the state Legislature.

‘It’s torture’: Trans immigrant detainees allege experiencing abuse, medical neglect at Jena immigration detention center

Three trans women have been held in solitary confinement for months while allegedly facing discrimination, medical neglect and physical abuse at the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center.