
Louisiana's Fortified Roof program to receive $100 million in additional funding
Governor Jeff Landry announces the state is putting another $100 million into Louisiana's Fortified Roof program, which helps homeowners pay for stronger, more storm-resistant roofs. The program provides grants of up to $10,000 to install a fortified roof. Landry says those roofs are designed to withstand hurricane-for...
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Governor Jeff Landry advocates for an export moratorium to combat rising diesel prices
If you thought gasoline was expensive, that's nothing compared to diesel. Here in Louisiana, diesel is now averaging more than $6 a gallon. Even though most of you likely do not drive a vehicle that runs on diesel fuel, that high cost of diesel will be passed on in the form of higher prices on groceries and other goods...
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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser urges FDA nominee to travel to Louisiana, learn about state's seafood industry
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says President Trump's nominee to head the FDA, Dr. Heidi Overton, should learn about the state's seafood industry as part of her confirmation process. Nungesser expressed that sentiment in a letter to Senator Bill Cassidy, saying tariffs on shrimp imports is a good start, but it's o...
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New Orleans Saints rally to defeat Baltimore Ravens, 24-17, for first win of the 2026 season
The Saints got their first win of the season with a 24-17 upset of the Ravens. New Orleans trailed 14-6 at the half but scored 15 points in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Head coach Kellen Moore says the black and gold are resilient. "All the stuff that you do all offseason; it's for these moments right her...
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Louisiana in the running for proposed U.S. Space Academy
President Donald Trump wants to build a Space Academy in the United States and Louisiana officials believe it should be in the Bayou State. Greater New Orleans Inc, president and CEO Michael Hecht says the New Orleans area would be the perfect place. Hecht says there's already rocket factory in New Orleans East, NASA's...
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