Two Louisiana parish governments were recently hit by cyberattacks that diverted more than $1.3 million in public funds, according to new reports from the state legislative auditor.
The Trump administration’s plan to allow more oil and gas exploration off the Gulf Coast has received a legal challenge from environmental groups.
By JIM BRADSHAW
(Editor’s note This investigative story is part of an occasional series examining increases in state spending over several years and determining what taxpayers’ money is being used for by state
Louisiana’s tax system now ranks 31st in the country for competitiveness, up six spots from last year, according to the Tax Foundation’s new 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index.
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