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....

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....

Get Ready for Storm Season with the 2013 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday*

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

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....