BATON ROUGE, LA — In a bold move reflecting community discontent, the Community Coalition of East Baton Rouge Parish has officially initiated a recall effort targeting five members of the East Baton ...

The cuts strike directly at the backbone of working-class communities, especially in Black and rural parishes, where ...

In a sharply focused plan, Lanus rejected business-as-usual politics and outlined a comprehensive strategy to redefine what ...

Only Reps. Troy Carter and Cleo Fields opposed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” casting rare votes to protect Louisiana’s most ...

Crockett pointed to the historical significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which coincided with the inauguration date, as another reason for her decision.

A Hyundai sign stands as a symbol of the company’s $6 billion investment in a hydrogen-powered steel mill in Ascension Parish, a project set to position Louisiana as a national leader in clean energy ...

Louisiana Death Penalty Resumes Amid Controversy The Louisiana Legislature approved the use of nitrogen gas executions last year, following Alabama's implementation of the method, which resulted in ...

NEAN Launches Urgent Baton Rouge Campaign to Aid Displaced Workers, Combat Environmental Threats NEAN is fighting pollution and unemployment in Black communities—restoring work, health, and hope.

Louisiana Civil Service Commission Blocks Gov. Landry’s Effort to Remove Job Protections The administration argued that the change would improve hiring flexibility, attract top talent, and address ...

State leaders review teacher compensation practices to ensure compliance with ACT 311. The law mandates clear outlines of job duties and additional pay requirements to protect educators' rights. BATON ...

Mayor Sid Edwards Unveils Comprehensive Crime Reduction Plan Beyond Policing Edwards acknowledges that law enforcement alone cannot create long-term safety and stability. His administration is ...

Louisiana Group Gets $4.5M to Fight Water Pollution and Help Communities The focus of NEAN’s work will be harmful “forever chemicals” like PFAS and PCBs. These chemicals are found in water, food, and ...