Gov. Jeff Landry raised the possibility of furloughing state employees in an executive order Tuesday, blaming the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The state has vowed to step in and provide food assistance for many who face a cut-off in federal SNAP aid. But there is still fear and anxiety about how to get by.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency over the looming pause on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the ongoing government shutdown. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more details.

As the federal government shutdown stretches on, Louisiana and Virginia have both declared states of emergency to ensure that low-income residents continue to receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Louisiana is facing a workforce crisis with more job openings than available workers. With only 58% of adults participating in the workforce and thousands of skilled workers leaving the state, officials are focusing on employer collaboration,

Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hemisphere were ranked top three saftest states while Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, were ranked the un-safest.

Louisiana has been named the top state in American tourism, receiving three awards at the 2025 JRNY America Awards in London, including State of the Year, Best Food City, and Best New Tourism Initiative.

When there’s an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease, state health officials typically take certain steps to alert residents and issue public updates about the growing threat. That’s standard practice,