‘It’s just a vicious cycle’: Evictions, homelessness surge in southwest Louisiana after hurricanes
A pre-existing housing crisis in Lake Charles, along with slow federal aid, have left some renters unhoused for nearly six months. This story is third in a three-part series supported by the Pulitzer Center about how southwest Louisiana is recovering…
Past Time to Remember Thousands Displaced and Left Behind by Hurricanes Laura and Delta
As 2020 ended some people were still living in tents. Four and a half months after two hurricanes ripped apart Louisiana, tens of thousands of people are still suffering. While the national election has absorbed the attention of the nation,…
Louisiana’s SNAP benefits is changing!
To distribute benefits more evenly throughout each month, Louisiana is changing the schedule for SNAP benefits. Read more.
Legal Aid Attorneys Chart Course For 2021 After Spike in Demand
The coronavirus pandemic and the economic downturn it caused sparked a massive spike in demand for legal aid services from America's most marginalized communities, leaving a field already under-resourced facing even greater strain in 2020. At the same time, many…
Louisiana Launches Business Startup Program for Veterans
Governor Edwards announced the launch of an innovative program to hone the entrepreneurial skills of veterans who start a business in the state. Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs, or PAVE, is a partnership of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs,…