The Louisiana Supreme Court is about to receive a second new member, following a series of moves orchestrated by Gov. Jeff Landry, who has reshaped the court more than any governor in decades.

As President Donald Trump’s administration considers slashing federal funding, and as Louisiana waits to see if voters will approve a constitutional amendment to rewrite the tax code, uncertainty clouds the state’s financial situation as it prepares its budget for the next fiscal year.

President Trump's executive order changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America formally took effect this week.

Gov. Jeff Landry presented his administration's budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, emphasizing fiscal restraint and continued reductions in government spending. The proposal follows a year of significant tax cuts and economic development initiatives.