tag:www.myparishnews.com,2005:/categories/politicsPolitics Politics, government, legislative and election news | Parish News | Louisiana News and Information Louisiana News and Information | Community, Business, People, Government, Construction, Real Estate2024-03-01T11:20:49-06:00urn:uuid:af3f1942-ee6c-4bd2-90be-076455fb561b2024-03-01T11:20:41-06:002024-03-01T11:20:49-06:00McConnell plans to step down as Senate Republican leader in November2024-03-01 11:20:40 -0600Flint Zerangue, Sr.Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., says he'll step down as Senate Republican leader in November. The 82-year-old Kentucky lawmaker is the longest-serving Senate leader in history<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:088887dd-e914-407c-b00e-a2e88e5c525c2024-03-01T11:06:22-06:002024-03-01T11:08:45-06:00Federal data says inflation continues to rise2024-03-01 11:06:21 -0600Flint Zerangue, Sr.Inflation continues to rise in the U.S., according to newly released federal data.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:73be13a6-dbc8-4186-93f2-b8df22e2843e2023-08-14T16:54:36-05:002023-09-18T14:12:25-05:00Food and gas prices continue to rise, putting strain on Americans' budgets2023-08-14 16:54:36 -0500The Center SquareFood and gas prices continue to rise, putting a strain on Americans’ budgets even as reports show inflation is slowing...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8e242597-12b0-4533-b4d1-639e50c0a6aa2023-07-11T14:56:02-05:002023-08-14T16:40:14-05:00Judge denies Biden administration appeal of injunction preventing interaction with social media2023-07-11 14:56:02 -0500By Joe Mueller | The Center SquareJudge Terry Doughty ordered nine U.S. government agencies, including the FBI, the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the White House, from specific communications with social media companies. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:461010c2-6a6e-4c45-8710-4490fbcf63ca2023-06-05T18:54:42-05:002023-06-26T10:36:33-05:00Schroder Reports Relief Program Fraud Indictments - Calls For More Aggressive Anti-Fraud Action2023-06-05 18:54:41 -0500Press ReleaseLouisiana Department of Treasury: Schroder reports relief program fraud indictments...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9a113fa4-ec95-497f-aa9a-3c39f52a3d722022-08-18T11:17:27-05:002022-11-05T12:54:38-05:00Inflation Reduction Act promises to keep oil royalty income for Louisiana, but also will hike prices2022-08-18 11:17:26 -0500Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributorThe so-called Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 approved by the U.S. House on Friday could bring some relief to Louisiana parishes that rely on oil and gas leases to fund coastal restoration work...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d1026307-14fe-4c5f-9c30-19f531edc9012022-08-18T11:09:17-05:002022-11-04T20:56:28-05:00Study ranks New Orleans murder rate increase as worst in the nation2022-08-18 11:09:16 -0500Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributorNew Orleans tops the list for the largest increase in homicides among America's 50 largest cities, according to a recent analysis...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b1a6b01b-4da3-43f2-b66d-1da94168e5242022-08-18T10:58:12-05:002022-10-06T16:09:33-05:00Lawmakers raise alarm about taxpayer-funded Amtrak potentially being used for illegal immigrants to cross border2022-08-18 10:58:12 -0500Casey HarperLawmakers point to the surge of illegal immigrants crossing the U.S. border. Illegal immigration is expected to rise even further if the Trump-era Title 42 policy allowing federal agents to expel illegal migrants is...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4fac03ee-c5a4-4c04-94db-9fc548c864092022-04-07T09:18:09-05:002022-06-04T13:02:48-05:00Louisiana Senate committee advances measure to bump benefits of retired teachers, state police2022-04-07 09:18:08 -0500By Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributorRetired teachers and state police could soon see extra income with legislation that cleared the Senate Finance Committee. If approved, the increase would begin on July 1.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:77b9c3cb-09c8-472d-b316-266d8e3f2f022022-04-07T09:07:49-05:002022-06-04T13:02:50-05:00Louisiana House Passes Bill to Exempt Police Mugshots from Public Record Until Conviction2022-04-07 09:07:49 -0500By Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributorLA House approves House Bill 729 which exempts police mugshots from public records until a person is convicted of a crime. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:64461768-2791-42a0-ae9b-db7ad63e84172022-01-19T16:45:26-06:002022-06-04T13:02:40-05:00LFT Regional Airport Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrating New Terminal Opening2022-01-19 16:51:04 -0600Flint Zerangue, Sr.Visitors and travelers of the new terminal will be impressed by the design, size and amenities offered in the new 120,000 square feet facility and... <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a30becac-cbaa-47af-88d4-ea3e6bdd3a152022-01-17T16:57:37-06:002022-01-26T12:38:39-06:00New Officers Elected by Lafayette Airport Commission to Lead for 20222022-01-17 16:57:37 -0600News DeskWith the opening of the new terminal, the Lafayette Airport Commission has elected John Hebert to serve as the commission’s 2022 chairman. Samuel Pierre was elected vice chairman, and Paul Segura was chosen as secretary-treasurer...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fd918d8a-7b3e-402c-acb1-345e5785512f2022-01-11T15:24:24-06:002022-01-17T16:57:55-06:00New program offers $146M in federal funds for struggling Louisiana homeowners2022-01-11 15:24:24 -0600Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributorGov. John Bel Edwards announced the Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Fund will provide up to $25,000 per eligible homeowner to help avoid...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cd88aa64-49ba-4826-a17b-816161834ea12022-01-06T16:46:05-06:002022-01-11T15:24:54-06:00Potier to Remain Interim Commander of Lafayette Police Department2022-01-06 16:46:05 -0600Flint Zerangue, Sr.LCG: A national search to fill the Police Chief position will begin immediately...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:10dfa771-1d71-4202-9fa5-f92039aa59d22022-01-06T16:19:04-06:002022-01-17T16:08:37-06:00Louisiana’s maximum unemployment benefit increases 11% in 20222022-01-06 16:19:04 -0600By William Patrick | The Center SquareAn unemployment compromise will deliver an 11% maximum increase in unemployment benefits for out-of-work Louisianans, starting...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>