The bicentennial is being celebrated with yearlong activities in many of the states fashioned from the territory. But the focal point of the celebrations is Louisiana itself. The most ambitious ...

with the United States buying the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million, or around four cents an acre. The deal, which included much of the 15 modern-day states between the Mississippi ...

Fifteen million dollars is the original amount spent by the U.S. to France for The Louisiana Purchase, and by today's standards, the price of the expansive territory is still considered a steal.

All eyes tend to fall on New Orleans, but there's another must-visit city that exudes the same European charn while fostering ...

The case, Louisiana v. Callais, tees up a series of important questions that deal with race and redistricting. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 requires that states do not dilute the power of ...

The soldiers from Ft. Stoddert, Louisiana Territory, captured the fugitive Aaron Burr on a February morning in 1807, on a muddy road near the hamlet of Wakefield. Burr's fall from grace seemed total.

But making Louisiana-Pacific Corp an even more interesting and timely stock to look at, is the fact that in trading on Thursday, shares of LPX entered into oversold territory, changing hands as ...

Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday wrestled with whether to leave in place Louisiana's congressional map that was used in the 2024 elections and includes two majority-Black districts.

The case could have potential implications for the 2026 midterm elections. The Supreme Court on Monday grappled with whether or not to send Louisiana legislators back to the drawing board in a ...

Louisiana has just revamped its tax system and the changes that kick in as of 2025 could significantly impact residents' wallets. Led by Gov. Jeff Landry, this comprehensive reform is designed to ...

Gov. Jeff Landry's administration, which has boasted about multibillion dollar investments from social media giant Meta and automaker Hyundai in recent months, released a new strategic plan for ...