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Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily

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Louisiana News and Info TrackerTune in to "Louisiana News and Info Tracker" for your daily roundup of the latest news and events in Louisiana. Our podcast delivers timely and concise updates on politics, weather, and community happenings, keeping you well-informed and engaged with your state.

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2:41

Louisiana's Economic and Political Landscape: Job...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/02/10

In Louisiana, recent headlines include the tragic passing of a teen taken off life support just a day before her graduation in Baton Rouge, as reported in Louisiana Unfiltered news. Extreme cold weather earlier this month claimed eight lives statewide, according to WWNO. River Parishes Community College and Hyundai Steel broke ground on a new training center in Donaldsonville to prepare workers for steel and manufacturing jobs, with opening planned for late 2027, per New Orleans City Business. The

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2:13

Louisiana Voters Cast Ballots in Special Primaries,...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/02/08

Louisiana voters headed to the polls yesterday for special primaries to fill five legislative vacancies, with three seats decided outright and two advancing to runoffs on March 14, according to 270toWin. In District 97 and District 100, both in the New Orleans area, Democratic candidates are set to win their heavily blue districts, filling seats left vacant by resignations to city council posts. Meanwhile, the legislature's 2026 regular session looms with prefiled bills on topics from prohibiting

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2:27

Louisiana Sees Major Boost: $326M FEMA Aid, Jobs...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/02/05

Louisiana listeners are seeing key developments in health, economy, and recovery efforts this week. The Louisiana Department of Health expanded its Carrot Initiative to Orleans and East Baton Rouge parishes, giving SNAP recipients a 30-cent bonus per dollar on fresh produce at Walmart, up to $25 monthly on their EBT cards, according to LDH Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein, who noted it reaches 135,000 more residents and has already delivered nearly $884,000 in bonuses since April 2025.[1] In business

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2:25

Louisiana Lawmakers Advance Education Funding and...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/02/03

Louisiana House Speaker Mike Johnson highlighted bipartisan progress on federal appropriations, noting that 11 of 12 bills have passed both chambers, with plans to fund all agencies except Homeland Security by Tuesday amid ongoing negotiations, as discussed on Meet the Press[1]. Governor Jeff Landry is pushing to expand the LA GATOR scholarship program in his 2026-2027 budget proposal, requesting $88 million to serve more of the 35,000 eligible applicants after last year's funding was cut from $93

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2:17

Mardi Gras Parade Shooting in Clinton Leaves 5...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/02/01

A shooting marred the Mardi Gras in the Country parade in Clinton on January 31, injuring five people, including a six-year-old child, with three suspects taken into custody, according to East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis as reported by Xinhua and WAFB[1]. In other top headlines, ExxonMobil announced plans to launch three carbon capture projects in 2026, including storing one million metric tons of CO2 annually at a Louisiana natural gas plant and handling emissions from steelmaker Nucor

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2:06

Louisiana Governor Declares State of Emergency,...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/29

Governor Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency on January 22 for impending winter weather, following a recent storm that caused a hypothermia death in Sabine Parish and left 18-wheelers stranded on Interstate 20 for days, according to the Louisiana Department of Health and ABC News. The governor also unveiled the Whole-of-Louisiana Energy Strategy, aiming to boost investment, high-wage jobs, and national energy leadership through eight priorities like expanding the industrial base and

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2:56

Louisiana Battles Winter Storm Blackout and Energy...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/27

Louisiana grapples with the aftermath of a major January 2026 North American winter storm that brought freezing rain, ice, and extreme cold across the state. According to Entergy Louisiana, as of January 26 evening, about 77,000 customers remained without power, down from a peak of 91,500 outages, with restoration efforts hampered by hazardous conditions and sub-freezing temperatures[1]. Governor Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency on January 18, activating the Governor's Office of Homeland

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2:41

Louisiana Unleashes Economic Potential: Governor...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/25

Governor Jeff Landry recently announced Louisianas Whole-of-Louisiana Energy Strategy, aiming to unleash energy dominance through expanded industrial base, global investments, and innovation, as detailed by Opportunity Louisiana[1]. This builds on a banner 2025 for economic development, with $61 billion in new capital investments creating 9,300 direct jobs at an average salary of $91,000, according to Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois[13]. Key wins include Hyundai Steels $6

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3:33

Louisiana Leads Nation: Economic Transformation...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/22

Louisiana continues its momentum as a national economic leader, with significant developments reshaping the state's future across infrastructure, business, and innovation sectors.The Naval Support Activity East Bank site in New Orleans officially broke ground this week on a transformative redevelopment project. According to Opportunity Louisiana, the multi-phase effort led by Brian Gibbs Development will return the long-dormant federal campus to active use as a center for innovation and housing. The

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3:18

Louisiana's Economic Renaissance: Record Investments,...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/20

Louisiana continues to demonstrate strong economic momentum with multiple major developments reshaping the state's business landscape and infrastructure. Walmart plans to invest more than 330 million dollars to modernize its regional distribution center in Opelousas, according to the Louisiana Economic Development agency. The project, expected to begin in 2026, will create an estimated 1,344 new direct and indirect jobs while enabling the facility to ship nearly twice the number of cases as a

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3:40

Louisiana Poised for Economic Growth: Walmart Invests...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/18

Louisiana continues to make headlines with significant economic investments and infrastructure developments shaping the state's future. Walmart announced a major 330 million dollar reinvestment in its Opelousas distribution center according to Opportunity Louisiana, creating an estimated 1,344 new direct and indirect jobs. The project reflects the company's nationwide initiative to upgrade regional distribution centers while modernizing the former GM facility with advanced robotics and automation

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2:23

Louisiana Secures $1.9M in Mineral Lease Revenues,...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/15

Louisiana's State Mineral and Energy Board collected $240,650 in bonus revenue from its January 14 lease sale, covering 1,306 acres in four parishes, pushing the 2025-2026 total to about $1.9 million, according to the board's announcement. Governor Jeff Landry, tapped as a special envoy by President Trump, plans a March trip to Greenland for a dogsledding event amid talks on U.S. security interests, as reported by the Associated Press. In politics, Speaker Pro Tempore Mike Johnson prefiled three

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2:36

50 Cent's G-Unit Seals $124M Louisiana Entertainment...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/13

In Louisiana, G-Unit Film & Television, owned by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, has finalized a $124 million deal with the state to redevelop entertainment venues in Shreveport, including the former Stageworks facility and Millennium Studios, expected to create 1,344 jobs and generate $18.8 billion in economic impact over 20 years, according to Louisiana Economic Development[3]. Meanwhile, Metairie-based Argent LNG seeks federal approval for a 25 million-ton-per-year export facility at Port Fourchon,

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3:55

Louisiana's 2026 Landscape: Political Shifts,...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/11

Listeners in Louisiana are seeing a mix of political maneuvering, economic expansion, and unsettled weather shaping the start of the year.On the political front, Verite News reports that Louisiana will continue using its existing six congressional districts for the 2026 midterm elections after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to fast-track a challenge to the current map, leaving any potential redistricting fight for a later ruling. According to State Capital Lobbyist, Governor Jeff Landry is

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3:42

Louisiana Transforms: New Laws, Mega Projects, and...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/11

Louisiana listeners are waking up to a state in transition, where new laws, major industrial projects, and infrastructure investments are reshaping daily life and long-term prospects.In government and politics, a wide slate of new state laws took effect January 1, tightening rules on distracted driving and reshaping civil liability and unemployment benefits. According to USA Today Network reporting carried by New Orleans CityBusiness, Louisiana has expanded its hands-free driving law so drivers can

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3:26

Louisiana Poised for Economic Boom and Political...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/08

Louisiana enters the new year balancing rapid economic growth, political recalibration, and ongoing debates over public safety and infrastructure. The Center Square reports that one of the biggest recent headlines was the continued overhaul of public safety in New Orleans, where violent crime fell for a third straight year even as armed National Guard troops patrolled parts of the city at the direction of Governor Jeff Landry and the Trump administration, drawing both praise and concern over

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3:22

Louisiana Poised for Economic Transformation with...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/06

Louisiana is experiencing significant momentum as the state enters 2026 with major economic projects and legislative reforms reshaping its landscape. According to USA TODAY Network reporting, the state has implemented sweeping new laws affecting everything from highway safety to business practices, with the hands-free driving law taking effect January 1st, ending a grace period for distracted driving violations. The law prohibits drivers from holding mobile devices while driving and allows only

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2:24

Louisiana Enters 2026: Resilience, Reform, and...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/04

Louisiana enters 2026 amid a mix of recovery from 2025 tragedies, economic booms, and sweeping new laws aimed at affordability and safety. The year began with reflections on the Bourbon Street terror attack that killed 14 and injured dozens on New Year's Eve, prompting Attorney General Liz Murrill to order enhanced security reviews, including street closures and 800 officers for recent events, according to New Orleans CityBusiness. Federal interventions ramped up with Border Patrol arrests in New

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2:46

Louisiana Kicks Off 2026 with Major Legal, Economic,...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2026/01/01

Louisiana rings in 2026 with a wave of new laws taking effect today, including full enforcement of the hands-free driving ban, stricter penalties in school and construction zones, and a shift to modified comparative fault in injury lawsuits where those over 50 percent at fault cannot recover damages, according to the Claiborne Parish Journal. Homeowners gain expanded tax credits up to $10,000 for storm-resistant roof upgrades, while roofing contractors face new licensing rules for jobs over $7,500,

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2:42

Louisiana Achieves Record Economic Growth and...

Louisiana News and Info Tracker - Daily ·

2025/12/30

Louisiana wrapped up 2025 on a high note, marked by political debates, economic triumphs, and community investments. Top headlines included congressional redistricting battles, where lawmakers grappled with creating a second majority-minority district amid Voting Rights Act uncertainties, as discussed by Attorney General Liz Murrill in a Louisiana Public Broadcasting review[1]. Rising homeowners and auto insurance rates prompted legislative reforms, with special sessions in 2024 and 2025 aiming to

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