Biden Says Ida Shows ‘Climate Crisis’ Has Struck
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Sept. 2 pledged robust federal help for the Northeastern and Gulf states battered by Hurricane Ida and for Western states beset by wildfires — with the catastrophes serving as deadly reminders that the “climate crisis” has arrived.
Louisiana Woman Pleads Guilty to Staging Truck Accident
A participant in a ring that staged two accidents the same day with two tractor-trailers in New Orleans has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.
Four More Individuals Indicted in Staged Accidents Scam in La.
Four others have been indicted in connection with a sweeping federal investigation into staged accidents with commercial vehicles in the New Orleans area.
Nine More Individuals Indicted in Staged Accidents Scam in La.
Nine more people have been indicted in connection with a sweeping federal investigation into staged accidents with commercial vehicles in the New Orleans area.
Diesel Price’s Virtual Holding Pattern Continues
For the second week in a row, the price of diesel remained essentially flat compared with the prior week, dipping just one-tenth of a cent to $2.426 a gallon, the Energy Information Administration reported Aug. 24.
Ringleader Pleads Guilty in Connection With Staged La. Accidents
The ringleader of a New Orleans-area group that staged accidents with unsuspecting tractor-trailer drivers has pleaded guilty for his role in the conspiracy.
Louisiana Passes Legislation Aimed at Significant Tort Reform
Louisiana lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at helping the state’s truckers fight off excessive jury verdicts in court.
Louisiana’s Autonomous Truck Rules Will Take Effect Aug. 1
Louisiana’s recently approved regulations for autonomous commercial motor vehicles will take effect Aug. 1.
Tropical Storm Barry Set to Dump Two Feet of Rain on Louisiana
The leading edge of Tropical Storm Barry’s wind and rain is reaching Louisiana, where communities including New Orleans are bracing for a downpour that threatens to inundate already-high waterways. Gulf of Mexico operators have shut-in 1.01 million barrels a day of oil production.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards Signs $700 Million Infrastructure Bill
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards recently signed legislation that would direct $700 million to transportation projects across the state.