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Timely coverage of the people, policies, and events shaping New Orleans and Louisiana. This category delivers clear, factual reporting that keeps readers informed about local government, community issues, and stories that matter most to everyday residents.
After losing a climate case in a Louisiana courtroom, Chevron wants a change of venue
Lawyers for the oil giant argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday that the matter belongs in federal court. But the heavily Republican state responded that a $744.6 million jury award in state court should stand.
Louisiana locked up misoprostol a year ago — and is now trying to restrict it nationally
A city Health Department report found that the state’s ban on maternal-health drugs has left patients living in fear and put overwhelming stress on doctors and nurses. Now patients and healthcare providers worry about what could come next.
Records reveal federal criminal search warrant served at Smitty’s Supply
Agents with the FBI and the EPA's Criminal Investigation Division conducted a search of the facility in November.
Helena Moreno takes oath as the 63rd mayor of New Orleans
'We know that things are not exactly where we want them to be today, and we know that it’s not going to be easy to fix these things, but just because things are hard does not mean that they’re impossible. We stand here on a turning point as we face challenging times, and we must be clear that failure is not an option. Not anymore. There’s just too much at stake.'
Buyouts for a petrochemical complex threaten to erase Modeste
Lawsuit targets rezoning of land for industry, which would displace hundreds in Modeste, a predominantly Black community in Ascension Parish.
Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine
Elyse Stevens was a primary physician at the University Medical Center New Orleans, which runs an integrated health clinic specialized in treating patients with substance use disorders. At first, her patient-centered approach won her awards. But in 2025, the Louisiana medical licensing board began investigating her practices. She had to leave the state to continue working, she said.
Louisiana town fights for relief after billion-dollar oil disaster
Federal and state officials have sued the company behind the blast, but Roseland, Louisiana, residents say the case won’t bring relief to their town.
Environmentalists sue Louisiana officials over reissued Commonwealth LNG permit
The environmental groups say that the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy “violated its constitutional, statutory and regulatory duties” with its hasty reissue of a construction permit.
LENS EXCLUSIVE: The governor pops up on Bourbon Street
Landry pays his respects to the 14 Bourbon Street victims and addresses ICE presence in the city
