For generations, Louisiana has watched too many of its brightest young people leave home in search of opportunity. We educated them, raised them and prepared them for success—only to see them build their futures in Texas, Florida, Georgia and beyond. SpaceX’s decision to build Starbase Louisiana gives us an opportunity to reverse that trend and change the course of our state’s history. The numbers alone are staggering: a planned $100 billion investment, 125,000 acres in Vermi

Louisiana could soon become home to one of the nation’s most significant aerospace projects. According to multiple reports, SpaceX is in the final stages of an agreement to develop a major spaceport on more than 130,000 acres near Pecan Island in Vermilion Parish. The project would reportedly utilize land transferred through a settlement involving ExxonMobil and include coastal restoration components. While no official announcement has been made, the Legislature laid much of

All 16 felony charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill have been dismissed, bringing an abrupt end to the criminal case that had intensified the already bitter political fight between state leaders and officials in New Orleans. Special prosecutor and former Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judge Laurie White dismissed the indictment Wednesday, July 22. Murrill had been indicted by an Orleans Parish grand jury on July 2 on eight counts of malfeasance in off

MFP Vote Becomes Latest Test for Landry’s Legislative Influence Although this year’s legislative session ended several weeks ago, one of the most consequential votes may still be ahead. Louisiana lawmakers are being asked to approve Governor Jeff Landry’s proposed changes to the state’s Minimum Foundation Program (MFP), the formula that determines how billions of dollars are distributed to public schools each year. The governor’s proposal is designed to create a permanent fun

Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposed teacher and school support staff stipends are now in the hands of state lawmakers. The plan would provide $2,000 stipends for teachers and $1,000 for some support staff. Because the Legislature is no longer in session, lawmakers are expected to vote online, with approval requiring two-thirds support from both chambers. The proposal gives Landry a chance to put education pay back at the center of the political conversation after a legislative sessio

Louisiana lawmakers approved a major restructuring of the Orleans Parish court system as the 2026 legislative session came to a close. The package leaves Orleans Parish with two court systems, one clerk, and potentially three fewer judges. Supporters argue the changes will cut waste and modernize a court structure that is unique in Louisiana. One of the most closely watched pieces, SB 256 by Sen. Jay Morris, combines the civil and criminal clerks of court into one position. T

Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a new congressional map, setting up another round of litigation over the state’s political boundaries. The new map comes after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s previous congressional districts as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The Legislature’s response reduces the state from two majority-Black congressional districts back to one. Republicans argue the new map complies with the Supreme Court’s ruling and