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....

Specialty Crop Grant Program Deadline is May 6*

Baton Rouge:  The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) announced that it is accepting applications for the 2013 Specialty....

State Earned Income Credit Benefits Working Families*

Baton Rouge:  Hundreds of thousands of Louisiana families with low to moderate incomes can increase their state tax refunds with the Louisiana Ea....

State Income Tax Filing Deadline is Wednesday, May 15

Baton Rouge: The deadline for filing the 2012 Louisiana Individual Income Tax returns is Wednesday, May 15. The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LD....

Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Claims Report: May 10, 2013

Baton Rouge:  Initial unemployment insurance claims for the week ending May 4, 2013, decreased to 2,466 from the previous week's total of 2,5....

Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Claims Report: May 3, 2013

Baton Rouge: Initial unemployment insurance claims for the week ending April 27, 2013, decreased to 2,541 from the previous week's total of 2,619.....

Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Claims Report: April 26, 2013

Baton Rouge:  Initial unemployment insurance claims for the week ending April 20, 2013, decreased to 2,619 from the previous week's total of....

DOTD, Port of South of Louisiana Announce Completion of Port's Dock Extension

Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and the Port of South Louisiana announced the completion of the port....

DEQ to Initiate Watershed Inspection Project in Southwestern Louisiana

Baton Rouge: In mid-May, environmental scientists from the Southwestern Regional Office of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality will be c....

Gov. Jindal Announces Capital Outlay Funding for FY 2014

Baton Rouge: Governor Bobby Jindal announced the capital construction proposal for the next fiscal year (FY 2014), which includes millions in funding....

Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Claims Report: April 19, 2013

Baton Rouge: Initial unemployment insurance claims for the week ending April 13, 2013, increased to 2,620 from the previous week's total of 2,444.....

Governor Jindal's 2013 Legislative Package

Baton Rouge: This is a list of the Governor's legislative package for the 2013 Regular Session. Veterans SB 32 by Senator A.G. Crowe establishes....

Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Claims Report: April 12, 2013

Baton Rouge: Initial unemployment insurance claims for the week ending April 6, 2013, increased to 2,444 from the previous week's total of 1,663.....

2013 Regular Session: State Budget Issues and Tax Reforms Top the Session Agenda

Baton Rouge: Members of the Louisiana State Senate began the work of the 2013 Regular Session of the State Legislature yesterday, April 8, 2013.....

Disaster Case Management Available for Louisianians Still Impacted by Hurricane Isaac

Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)  released details about $8 million in disaster case management servi....

First Meeting of Blue Ribbon Commission on Bayou Corne/Grand Bayou Public Safety Scheduled on April 5

Baton Rouge: Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Stephen Chustz announced that the first meeting of the Blue Ribbon Commission on....

Governor Jindal Appoints Kathy Kliebert to Serve as Interim DHH Secretary

Baton Rouge: Governor Bobby Jindal has appointed current Deputy Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), Kathy Kliebe....

IBM Announces Creation of 800-Job Technology Center in Downtown Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge: Governor Bobby Jindal and IBM Senior Vice President Colleen Arnold announced that IBM will establish an 800-job technology center in down....

DOTD Issues Easter Holiday Travel Advisory

Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD)  advised drivers of upcoming work schedules for interstate and maj....

Members Announced for Blue Ribbon Commission on Bayou Corne Safety

Baton Rouge:   Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Stephen Chustz, Commissioner of Conservation Jim Welsh and GOSHEP Di....

Louisiana State Bond Commission Approves Over $202 Million for Local Projects and Over $274 Million in Savings

Baton Rouge: The State Bond Commission approved over $202 million for projects statewide and over $274 million in savings by refinancing existing publ....

Huntsman Corp. Announces $78 Million Expansion of Geismar Facility

Geismar: Governor Bobby Jindal and Jon M. Huntsman, Founder and Executive Chairman of Huntsman Corp., announced a $78 million investment at Huntsman&#....

Beach Camping Reopens at Grand Isle State Park

Baton Rouge: Beach camping returns to Grand Isle State Park beginning Monday, April 1, 2013. Beach camping closed due to damage caused by Hurrica....

Results of the March Mineral and Energy Board's Lease Sale

Baton Rouge: The State Mineral and Energy Board conducted its monthly meeting and lease sale Wednesday, March 13th in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle....

Metal Shark Boats Announces Jeanerette Expansion

Jeanerette: Governor Bobby Jindal and Metal Shark Boats President Chris Allard announced the company will make a $1.52 million capital investm....

Governor Jindal Announces Texas Brine to Issue Settlement Offers, Calls for Formation of Blue Ribbon Commission for Safety

Baton Rouge:  Following a meeting with Texas Brine officials, Governor Jindal joined local officials and legislators from Assumption Pari....

Louisiana Receives Federal Funding for Permanent Housing and Services to Low-income People Who Have Disabilities

Baton Rouge: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have awarded Louisi....

Lockhead Martin Announces Liquefied Natural Gas Project Creating 166 New Direct Jobs In New Orleans

New Orleans: Governor Bobby Jindal and Lockheed Martin IS & GS-Defense President Gerry Fasano announced Lockheed Martin will make a $3 million....

State Moving Forward with $100 Million Bond Sale for Rural Roads

Baton Rouge: Work on dozens of rural Louisiana roadways is a step closer to beginning with the Bond Commission’s approval of a $100 million....

State Income Tax Form Offers Paper Check Option for Refunds

Baton Rouge: Louisiana taxpayers can choose to receive a paper check for their state income tax refunds beginning with returns filed for the 2012 tax....

Katoen Natie USA Announces $150 Million Baton Rouge Area Petrochemical Storage and Processing Facility

Baton Rouge: Governor Bobby Jindal and Frank Vingerhoets, Katoen Natie’s president of petrochemicals in North America, announced Katoen Natie....

Commissioner Donelon, Department of Revenue Urge Property Owners to Claim Their Citizens Assessment Rebate During Tax Season

Baton Rouge: Nearly two-thirds of insurance rebates that are available to policyholders are unclaimed, according to Commissioner of Insurance Jim Done....

Many School Expenses Eligible for Louisiana Tax Breaks

Baton Rouge: Tuition, uniforms, supplies and other education expenses paid during the 2012 tax year may be eligible for deductions on the Louisiana....

Rural Internet Access Topic for March 6 Summit in West Monroe

West Monroe: The LSU AgCenter will host a Connect My Louisiana Summit on March 6, 2013 to explain options for access to high-speed Internet co....

Rural Access to the Internet Topic for March 5 Meeting in Welsh

Welsh: The LSU AgCenter will host a Connect My Louisiana meeting to explain options for high-speed access to the Internet in rural areas on March 5....

Secretary Schedler Cautions Business Owners about Annual Report Correspondence

Baton Rouge: Secretary of State Tom Schedler is cautioning all business owners to be aware of all annual report correspondence they may receive. At....

Gov. Jindal Announces Reforms to Combat Juvenile Detention and Reduce Recidivism Rates for Juveniles and Non-Violent Drug Offenders

Baton Rouge:  Governor Bobby Jindal unveiled several reforms he will pursue during the upcoming legislative session that will help Louisi....

DOTD Announces Opening of Six Lanes of Traffic on I-10 in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Sherri H. LeBas, P.E., along with state and local officials, c....

Results of the February Mineral and Energy Board's Lease Sale

Baton Rouge: The State Mineral and Energy Board conducted its monthly meeting and lease sale Wednesday, February 13th  in the LaBelle Room of....

START Taking Advantage of Tax Deductions for College Savings

Baton Rouge: Tax time is here, and families who invest in the START savings program for college can deduct up to $4,800 on their Louisiana state ta....

DEQ EnviroFlash Notification System Helps Citizens Monitor Air Quality

Baton Rouge: This year, more than ever, it is important for citizens and businesses to be aware of the air quality. The U. S. Environmental Protect....

State Announces Plan for Tax Credit Transfer Registry

Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) and Louisiana Economic Development (LED) announced plans to create a transferable tax c....

State Bond Commission Approves Over $110 Million for Projects and $8 Million in Savings Statewide

Baton Rouge: The State Bond Commission approved over $110 million for projects statewide and over $8 million in savings by refinancing existing pub....

New Computer System to Prevent Income Tax Fraud

Baton Rouge: Recent actions by the US Congress regarding the fiscal cliff legislation, known as the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA), delayed th....

LDAF Accepting Applications for Forestry Grant Program

Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is accepting applications for the 2012 Urban and Community Forestry Grant....

Mineral Lease Sale in January Brings $1.1 Million to State

Baton Rouge: The State Mineral and Energy Board conducted its monthly meeting and lease sale Wednesday, January 9th  in the LaBelle Room of th....

Louisiana State Bond Commission Approves Over $74 Million for Projects and $4 Million in Savings Statewide

Baton Rouge:  The State Bond Commission approved over $4 million in savings by refinancing existing public debt and over $74 million for....

Applications Available for Safe Routes to School Funding

Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that applications are available for this year’s....