In the United States, nearly half of adults have high blood pressure — that's about 119.9 million Americans. See where your ...

The United States Senate ratified the treaty to transfer the Louisiana Territory from France to the United States on Oct. 20, 1803.

A Voting Rights Act lawsuit led the Legislature in 2024 to draw the current voting map, under which two of Louisiana’s six ...

This week, states like New Mexico and Vermont have announced plans to protect residents for part of November. The former is ...

State Representative Julie Emerson of Lafayette is chair of the powerful Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee.

Lawmakers in Louisiana approved a resolution Wednesday to allow the state’s Department of Health to use up to $150 million in funding for some people who would normally receive SNAP benefits.

If the Supreme Court weakens the Voting Rights Act, Louisiana lawmakers could have an opportunity to draw new maps further ...

A federal appeals court next year will hear Texas’ arguments against a ruling that blocked nearly a dozen school districts ...

Republicans batted down accusations by Democrats that they're trying to get rid of majority-Black districts as part of a ...

We’re dying from inhaling the industries’ pollution. I feel like it’s a death sentence. Like we are getting cremated, but not getting burnt. —Sharon Lavigne, 71, Saint James Parish, January 2023 ...

Gov. Jeff Landry said his health department will find the money to cover $147 million in benefits next month for the elderly, disabled and children.

Louisiana joined a coalition with over 20 other states in support of President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship policy.