Louisiana Refinery Set to Close, 700 Jobs Will Go With itLouisiana Refinery Set to Close, 700 Jobs Will Go With it700 jobs are just gone in South Louisiana. Brandon MichaelBrandon Michael
State Police Interim Leader To Be Chosen Next WeekState Police Interim Leader To Be Chosen Next WeekGov. John Bel Edwards plans to have an Col. Mike Edmonson's interim replacement appointed next week.Associated PressAssociated Press
FEMA Grants Governor’s Request To Extend Claims DeadlineFEMA Grants Governor’s Request To Extend Claims DeadlineGov. John Bel Edwards says federal authorities have granted his request for an extension of the filing deadline for those affected by August floods.Associated PressAssociated Press
Edwards Says He’s Not Rescinding Anti-Discrimination OrderGov. John Bel Edwards says he won't change his order requiring most state contracts to contain LGBT rights protection language.Associated PressAssociated Press
Flooding Could Reach $81MGov. John Bel Edwards estimated the state's cost for recovery wil reach $81 million.Associated PressAssociated Press
AG Landry Says Edwards’ Office Stalling His Budget RequestLouisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry suggests the delay is politically motivated.Associated PressAssociated Press
Obama Agrees To Cover 90% Of Flood Relief CostsObama Agrees To Cover 90% Of Flood Relief CostsFederal funds had--until now--covered 75 percent of flood relief costs.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
$8.7 Billion In Flood DamageThe price tag from the historic flooding continues to rise as Louisiana continues its diligent recovery.Associated PressAssociated Press
Governor Wants To Suspend State Worker Pay Raises Next YearGovernor Wants To Suspend State Worker Pay Raises Next YearThe governor, and his chief budget adviser Jay Dardenne, say the state cannot afford the pay raises for next year.Associated PressAssociated Press
Louisiana’s Doomsday Budget Released As Session BeginsThe budget was presented to the joint House and Senate budget committee yesterday ahead of a special legislative session beginning today.Associated PressAssociated Press
Edwards' Bleak Budget OutlookEdwards' Bleak Budget OutlookGov. John Bel Edwards sounded major alarms regarding Louisiana's education system during a televised address to the state this evening (Feb. 11).Scott LewisScott Lewis