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House committee approves 'Department of Debt' bill

By Alex Deiro
A bill that would create a brand new government department has passed through a house committee. If passed, the newly created Department of Debt would be responsible for going after the more than $1.3 billion owed to the state.
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Medicaid expansion debate to start on Wednesday

By Alex Deiro
The fight for Medicaid expansion starts on Wednesday morning, but those hoping to see the expansion of the program are already getting vocal.
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Tobacco tax fails to get through legislative session

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By Alex Deiro
The much discussed and hotly debated tobacco tax has seen its last day at the Capitol for this session.

City of Baton Rouge to sue BP for 2010 oil spill

By Andrew Capasso
Baton Rouge wants tens of millions of dollars from BP and others involved in the Crisis on the Coast. According to reports, the $35 million lawsuit is over lost taxes and other costs to Baton Rouge during the spill.
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Locals excited about IBM hiring in Baton Rouge

By Danielle Grossman
IBM is bringing hundreds of jobs to Baton Rouge and held a job fair Tuesday looking to fill those positions.

Zachary woman dies in car crash on Florida Blvd.

By Rhett Guillot
A 20-year-old woman died in a crash this afternoon. Officials say she was struck by an oncoming vehicle as she exited a car dealership.

Education organizations meet at State Capitol to discuss legislative session

By Alex Deiro
Education continues to be a hot topic in this legislative session, and educators and teachers unions are gearing up for more hot debate this year.
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Black market on tobacco exists no matter what the tax, what the price

By Danielle Grossman
Even though there will most likely be no tax increase on tobacco this year, there is always a possibility for the future.

Survey: Louisiana residents see healthcare cuts as unnecessary

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
In Louisiana, healthcare and higher education receive most of the burden of state budget cuts. So how does the public perceive these cuts?

3D study points to stability of salt dome in Bayou Corne

By Texas Brine
Preliminary imaging results from the recently completed 3D survey of a 2.28 square mile area, stretching from the Texas Brine site to beyond the Bayou Corne community, indicate that the western edge of the Napoleonville Dome has remained stable

Hazmat teams called in after Lafayette chemical spill

By Lafayette Fire Department
A chemical spill in Lafayette forced employees to evacuate their workplace. At 9:11 a.m. this morning, the Lafayette Fire Department and its hazmat crews responded to a hazardous spill at AMCOL-Health and Beauty Solutions.

Over 130 high-paying jobs to be filled at job fair in Gonzales

By Louisiana Workforce Commission
A job fair will be held in Gonzales for Methanex Corp., which is looking to hire workers for a new methanol production facility in Geismar that will open by the end of 2014.

Change in venue, time for today's LSU Chamber Singers concert

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
The LSU Chamber Singers’ free concert scheduled for today will be held at 5:30 p.m. at University United Methodist Church, located on Dalrymple Drive.

Shell Shocked: New documentary examines the murder capital of the nation, New Orleans

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By Samantha Morgan
A new documentary regarding violence in New Orleans will be presented to law makers and the public in Baton Rouge during National Victims’ Rights Awareness Week.

Hurricane season predicted to be active for 2013

By Brittany Bodden
According to predictions from the National Weather Service, it looks like this year will be a more active hurricane season.