Piper Hutchinson (Louisiana Illuminator)

Nelson, a Mandeville Republican who made eliminating the state income tax his signature issue, never broke 2% in polls, failing to gather momentum with voters and donors. His departure from the race narrows the field for the October 14 primary.

Louisiana State University led the country’s most selective public universities in increasing economic diversity since 2011, according to data from the New York Times.

Six of the seven major candidates for Louisiana governor presented their ideas to keep LSU competitive as the state’s flagship university at a forum held Wednesday.

After nearly five hours of emotional testimony, a Louisiana legislative committee advanced a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors Tuesday.

Organizers with the St. Tammany Library Alliance are fighting back against the Accountability Project ahead of a Dec. 13 Library Board of Control meeting, when the public will have an opportunity to comment on library material.

After bomb threat at a Jefferson Parish polling place Tuesday morning, voters are being rerouted to a new precinct, parish official say.

Bill prohibits discussion of gender identity, sexual orientation at any federally funded institution

To doctors confused about when abortion is legal, the state board in charge of licensing advises them to consult with their attorneys.