As New Orleans enters 2026 and officially kicks off Mardi Gras season, city leaders face a harsh fiscal reality that could undermine public safety. A projected $200 million budget deficit is putting promised police bonuses at risk and raising concerns about officer retention and recruitment.Political analyst Jeff Crouere, host of Ringside Politics, recently broke down the issue, noting that the city is struggling to meet financial commitments despite an $800 million operating budget.

State Rep. Paula Davis will step away from elected office in just a few days, closing a decade-long chapter in the Louisiana Legislature and nearly 30 years in public policy. Davis shared her decision during a recent interview on Mornings with Brian Haldane, saying the timing feels right after accomplishing the goal she cared about most.

Louisiana’s energy sector continues to track developments in Venezuela as global attention focuses on the country’s vast oil reserves. Tommy Faucheux, president of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, says international energy events always carry local consequences because oil operates in a global marketplace.

For the past decade and a half, January in Baton Rouge has meant one thing for runners across the country: the Louisiana Marathon. Now celebrating its 15th year, the event has grown from a regional race into a nationally—and increasingly internationally—recognized destination marathon.

Louisiana continues its economic momentum after Business Facilities named the Capital Region project the 2025 Platinum Deal of the Year. The recognition marks the first time any state has won the publication’s top honor in back-to-back years, following last year’s Meta project in north Louisiana.

Louisiana is no longer standing still. Instead, the state is showing real progress. According to Will Green, president and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), that progress is fueling new energy across the business community.More importantly, the results are visible. Businesses, lawmakers, and citizens can now point to measurable change.

Louisiana politics started 2026 with uncertainty, urgency, and high stakes. On Talk 107.3, Moon Griffon said the next few weeks could shape elections for years.

The arrest and transfer of Nicolas Maduro to the United States has ignited fierce debate over legality, presidential authority, and international consequences. Maduro arrived in U.S. custody to face federal drug trafficking charges and is scheduled for arraignment in a New York court, setting off immediate reactions across party lines.

New Orleans enters 2026 with momentum, confidence, and a packed events calendar after a year that tested the city and ultimately showcased its strength on the world stage.During a recent conversation, Alice Glynn, Executive Vice President of New Orleans & Company, reflected on a transformative 2025 and outlined what’s ahead for the Crescent City.

President Donald Trump announced that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry will serve as a special envoy to Greenland. A special envoy is a diplomatic representative chosen by the president to focus on a specific issue or region. The U.S. Constitution does not define the role. Presidents create it when they want flexibility and direct representation.