Louisiana health officials push to reduce sleep-related infant deathsBATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health and Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services joined Gov. Jeff Landry in reminding parents and caregivers that a safe sleep environment can help prevent unexpected infant deaths.WBRZ1d agoWhole story →PlanetJeff Landry
Millions who need flood insurance the most dont have it as flawed federal program raises pricesWASHINGTON (AP) — In eastern Kentucky, Libby Honeycutt listened upstairs to the sound of glass breaking below as floodwaters tore apart her house. Twenty-six miles to the south, Ronald Conley rescued his dogs from his elevated house with a pontoon boat. Jennifer Campbell heard the screams from across the river of a neighbor desperate for rescue.WBRZ7d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetflood insurance program issues
Southern University plans to use federal funding to help update energy infrastructureBATON ROUGE — Southern University is receiving $3.3 million in federal funding as the campus deals with repeated power outages that have disrupted student life.WBRZ11d agoWhole story →BuildEducationfederal funding allocation
Gov. Landry discusses fuel prices following a 90-day diesel export ban proposalBATON ROUGE — Governor Jeff Landry joined CNBC on Monday to discuss fuel prices following his 90-day diesel export ban proposal.WBRZ15d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetJeff Landrydiesel export ban proposal
Wildlife groups warn not to waive protections to accommodate Louisiana SpaceX siteSpaceX’s plans to launch thousands of rockets a year from coastal Southwest Louisiana will put habitat and hurricane protection at risk, according to three wildlife groups that oppose waivers to federal regulations aimed at expediting the development.WBRZ26d agoWhole story →Planetspacex louisiana site regulatory debate
Gov. Jeff Landry signs two executive orders to streamline permitting processes for businessesBATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry signed two executive orders on Monday afternoon in an attempt to help those who wish to invest in Louisiana businesses.WBRZ2mo agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetJeff Landrylouisiana executive orders
Louisiana secures full federal disaster approval for parishes hit by Tropical Storm ArthurPresident Trump has approved all of Louisiana's requests for disaster assistance in parishes impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur, Gov. Jeff Landry and Congresswoman Julia Letlow announced Tuesday.WBRZ2mo agoWhole story →BuildPlanetJulia Letlowtropical storm arthur relief
