The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act aims to help Americans recover from the novel coronavirus pandemic and jump-start the economy, but the way it will distribute the money won't be even. Read the full story
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday the state is getting $216 million in transportation aid from one of the federal stimulus bills, including $50 million to advance work on Interstate 49 in Lafayette. Read the full story
One person was killed and two people were wounded in a shooting on Myrtle Avenue on Monday night, Baton Rouge Police said. Read the full story
LSU leaders won't require students to get vaccinated against coronavirus ahead of the fall semester — they say the university doesn't have that authority — but they are strongly encouraging students, faculty and staff to get the vaccine. Read the full story
A controversial proposal to move a casino boat to Slidell cleared its first hurdle Monday when a Senate committee chairman, whose wife is a lobbyist for the measure, cast the tie-breaking vote. Read the full story
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A look at Karen Carter Peterson's time in Louisiana Legislature: Issues she's supported, more
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After 9 kids injured at LaPlace birthday shooting, mom says 'They're going to be traumatized'
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At alleged serial killer's trial, witness describes shooting of Louie's Cafe worker in a park
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Walter Mondale, former vice president who served under Jimmy Carter, dies at 93
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Four Angola corrections officers arrested, accused of excessive force on inmate, cover up
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John Bel Edwards won't support bills that ban transgender athletes, restrict medical treatment
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Dillard's, Cortana Mall's final tenant, gets a closing date as demo for Amazon resumes
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Legislative committee rejects tax hike on top earners, approves corporate tax swap