On July 13 in Butler County, Pennsylvania, just days before Donald Trump was set to accept the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, the former president was speaking at a campaign...

As the 2024 election season approaches, it's important for students to prepare and stay informed about how, when and where to vote. Whether you're a Louisiana resident or an out-of-state student, here’s...

Gov. Jeff Landry honored several Louisiana citizens for their heroic actions during Hurricane Francine on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The commendations were presented to individuals and groups who went above and...

There are four candidates in the East Baton Rouge mayor-president election that polled above 2% – incumbent Sharon Weston Broome and Ted James, both Democrats, and Republicans "Sid" Edwards and Steve...

A newly effective law allows for administrators of Louisiana public universities to adjust the cost of tuition and fees for specific degree paths, especially as it relates to higher-cost programs. The...

Louisiana’s public university systems and officials have been told to brace for a possible $250 million budget deficit ahead of next year’s fiscal forecast, largely because of the expiration...

Gov. Jeff Landry told reporters at an unrelated Tuesday morning press conference he was enthused and pushing toward getting LSU’s live mascot Mike the Tiger to once again tour Death Valley’s...

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill last week called the cash bonus incentives included in LSU President William F. Tate IV’s recently renegotiated contract “an unconstitutional donation.” Tate’s...

A few Louisiana politicians are pushing for LSU’s live Mike the Tiger mascot to debut on the sidelines of Death Valley, multiple media outlets are reporting.An article originating from the Louisiana...

Another piece of legislation designed to curb power-based violence and improve existing Title IX policies for state universities was signed into law on June 8. Act 211, previously Senate Bill 202, was...

BATON ROUGE–Under a compromise approved in the chaotic closing minutes of the spring session Thursday, state lawmakers limited a $2,000 pay increase for teachers to a one-year stipend and cut $100...

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, will veto three anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed by the Republican-dominated Louisiana Legislature. When...