October 8, 2026 4:07 am
(The Center Square) – Two sets of actual spending data submitted by Bossier Parish schools differ by $176.6 million, according to a state review, but auditors did not determine what caused the discrepancy. Victoria Hayes, assistant legislative auditor and director of Recovery Assistance Services, confirmed to The Center Square that both datasets reflect actual expenditures, rather than a comparison of ...
(The Center Square) – Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming says reducing unnecessary school spending could help fund permanent teacher raises or maintain annual stipends, following reviews of school financial records. In a statement Tuesday, Fleming called for reevaluating the state’s Minimum Foundation Program formula but did not identify a confirmed amount of recurring savings available for teacher pay or propose specific ...
(The Center Square) — Federal authorities apprehended 20 people for alleged immigration violations during a three-day enforcement operation with Louisiana wildlife agents in three coastal parishes.The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said the Sept. 24-26 operation involved two days of maritime patrols followed by a land-based operation in Plaquemines, Jefferson and Terrebonne parishes. Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...
(The Center Square) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ordered expanded access to the tax-exempt, dyed diesel fuel typically used to power heavy agricultural and construction equipment operated off public roads. At a campaign rally Monday night in Grand Island, Nebraska, the president directed U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to “ensure farmers’ access to dyed diesel in high-demand areas.” ...
