Get Ready for Storm Season with the Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday on May 25-26*

Baton Rouge: Louisiana residents can save money on flashlights, batteries, generators and other emergency supplies during the 2013 Louisiana Hurricane....

Bond Commission Approves over $81.3 Million for Local Projects and Approximately $7.3 Million in Savings*

Baton Rouge: The State Bond Commission approved over $81.3 million for projects statewide and approximately $7.3 million in savings from refinancing e....

Mineral and Energy Board Holds May Lease Sale*

Baton Rouge: The State Mineral and Energy Board conducted its monthly meeting and lease sale Wednesday, May 8th in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle Off....

Idaho Timber Announces Plans to Reopen Mill in Coushatta*

Baton Rouge:  Governor Bobby Jindal and Idaho Timber CEO Ted Ellis announced the company will reopen a sawmill in Coushatta later this year, crea....

BP Agrees to Pay $340 Million for Restoration Projects*

Baton Rouge:  Governor Bobby Jindal announced that BP has agreed to fund approximately $340 million in restoration projects for Louisiana. This i....

May Is Air Quality Awareness Month in Louisiana*

Baton Rouge: May is Air Quality Awareness month, both nationally and in Louisiana. While the air quality in Louisiana is better than it has been since....

Department of Revenue Encourages Proper Tax Payment Procedures, Electronic Filing*

Baton Rouge: As the May 15 state individual tax filing deadline approaches, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) reminds taxpayers of procedures....

GE Capital Dedicates Technology Center in New Orleans*

Baton Rouge: Governor Bobby Jindal and GE Senior Vice President Brackett Denniston dedicated the new GE Capital Technology Center in New Orleans, wher....

Medicare 101 Statewide Information Sessions*

Baton Rouge: The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors will be visiting cities across the state this spring to present their....

Online Auction Places $40.5 Million with Banks Across State*

Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Department of the Treasury awarded $40.5 million in much-needed capital to 13 community banks using an online auction....