NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill that would expand Social Security for many public servants. “Mr. Speaker, it’s been 40 years,” Rep. Garret Graves, ...

The Social Security Fairness Act, introduced by Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a Virginia Democrat, and Rep. Garrett Graves, a Louisiana Republican, would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, ...

A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other ...

Governor Jeff Landry’s plan to cut corporate and personal income taxes means adding new taxes to 41 everyday services.

Republicans in the Nov. 5 election took control of the White House, the U.S. Senate and as of late Wednesday, the House.

Democrats were projected to win at least 208 House seats and Republicans 215 seats as of Friday. A party needs 218 seats in order to have the majority.

The legislation, which still needs approval by the U.S. Senate, eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the ...

Salary increases for public school employees starting in the 2025-26 school year is in legislation passed by the Louisiana ...

Recently, I received an unusually emotional letter from my home insurance agent. He wrote that his small family-owned ...

The House on Thursday moved to overhaul audits of the chamber’s business after voters overwhelmingly said the state auditor ...

21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. With its slick sports betting app and lucrative welcome offer, BetMGM burst onto the Louisiana sports betting scene in early 2022. The BetMGM sportsbook ...

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