Mornings with Brian Haldane

The Tunnels to Towers Foundation is hosting its annual 5K run and walk in Baton Rouge to support fallen first responders, Gold Star families, and injured service members. Organizers Kelly Lambert and Kyle Callahan shared how the foundation provides mortgage-free homes, custom smart homes, and academic scholarships to deserving military and first responder families. Participants can look forward to...

New Orleans is experiencing a major economic and cultural boost driven by high-profile medical conventions, sports entertainment, and seasonal festivals. Tourism leaders are extending the city's global reach by hosting an exclusive French 75 cocktail event at Harry's Bar in Paris alongside the New Orleans Saints' international game. Local fall festivities highlight the city's rich culture through...

Local school board elections play an essential role in shaping community quality of life, economic recruitment, and long-term workforce development. Community leaders Adonica Duggan and Representative Barbara Freiberg urge voters to research candidates thoroughly rather than letting local political apathy dictate election outcomes. Effective educational leaders must prioritize open-minded constitu...

The 22nd Annual America’s LNG Summit & Exhibition in Lake Charles highlighted Southwest Louisiana's role as the global epicenter of liquefied natural gas export and innovation. Industry leaders, state officials, and international ambassadors gathered to discuss the region's massive production footprint, which rivals top exporting nations worldwide. Beyond supplying crucial energy to global all...

Sempra Infrastructure secured top project honors at America's LNG Summit for its transformative $24 billion Port Arthur LNG export facility. Phase 1 and Phase 2 together deliver 26 million tons per annum of natural gas, providing essential energy alternatives to European and South American partners. Beyond international energy security, Sempra focuses heavily on Gulf Coast community uplift, illust...

Governor Jeff Landry highlighted Louisiana's role as a global leader in the Liquefied Natural Gas industry during the America's LNG Summit. The state's expanding LNG infrastructure directly fuels coastal restoration efforts by funding marsh creation and coastal protection through required site mitigations. Additionally, state leadership emphasizes that increasing domestic natural gas access and pi...

At the LNG America Summit in Lake Charles, Ahmed Bekov from the German Embassy discussed how geopolitical shifts forced Germany to quickly prioritize Liquefied Natural Gas to secure its national energy supply. He highlighted how strict European methane regulations align corporate profitability with environmental stewardship by encouraging producers to minimize wasteful gas leaks. Despite shifting...

On Mornings With Brian Haldane, Claire Hebert-Marceaux, Community Affairs and Social Responsibility Manager for Bechtel Corporation, discusses Louisiana’s growing LNG industry and its impact on local businesses, workforce development and community investment. She highlights opportunities for Louisiana companies, job training partnerships with Sowela Technical Community College, and the importance...

Stephen Wagley is campaigning for Louisiana's redrawn 6th Congressional District with a focus on reducing the cost of living for local working families. He outlines clear strategies to cut wasteful federal spending, lower taxes, and address national debt to combat inflation. Wagley highlights key community concerns, including government over-regulation and local transparency issues such as Baton R...

Tommy Faucheux of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association discusses how Louisiana remains central to supplying global energy needs through expanded LNG exports and offshore production. He emphasizes that maintaining predictable federal leasing policies safeguards domestic job growth and protects national security during geopolitical shifts. Louisiana operations deliver cleaner, lower...

The Americas LNG Summit highlights Louisiana’s pivotal role as the nation's primary hub for natural gas innovation and infrastructure development. With rapid industrial backing and strong local support, the United States continues its path toward producing up to 40% of the world's LNG supply by the mid-2030s. LNG serves as an essential transformative fuel, working alongside renewable energy to del...

Lake Charles Mayor Marshall Simien Jr. detailed his city's rise to becoming the premier export hub for liquefied natural gas in the United States during America’s LNG Summit. Despite past environmental and economic challenges, strategic infrastructure investments successfully positioned Southwest Louisiana to meet rising global energy demands. International delegates and Eastern European ambassado...

The 23rd America’s LNG Summit & Exhibition recently brought major global energy leaders and international buyers together in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The event has expanded dramatically over the past year, doubling its venue footprint and participant attendance to keep pace with soaring global natural gas export demand. Key speakers created a balanced synergy between federal policy makers, sci...

Congressman Troy Carter joined DC Current to discuss both the economic potential of Louisiana's film industry and the urgent necessity of expanding state mental health resources. He highlighted how past film incentives built a thriving "Hollywood South" economy that deserves renewed energy and strategic investment. Carter also detailed the 988 Crisis Workforce Response Act, a $10 million pilot pro...

Louisiana’s film industry boasts a rich history spanning over a century, beginning with the first silent Tarzan film shot in Morgan City in 1914. Former Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne continues to highlight the state's cultural impact, emphasizing how its diverse landscapes host major productions across sports, historical, and dramatic genres. Legislative initiatives like the state film tax cred...

Chris Spalatin is actively campaigning for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board in District 7 to strengthen local public education. He highlights the direct connection between quality classroom instruction and the long-term economic growth of Baton Rouge. His campaign prioritizes third-grade literacy, competitive compensation for educators, and increased instructional time in classrooms. As Lo...

Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse clarified local violent crime data, demonstrating that juvenile homicide suspects and overall felony arrests have actually decreased compared to the previous year. He highlighted recruitment progress following recent officer pay increases, with basic and lateral training academies scheduled to launch early next year to fill operational vacancies. Chief Morse also...

Louisiana voters face a complex ballot featuring ten constitutional amendments that address local infrastructure, property rights, and tax policy reforms. Amendment 7 allows public funding to replace dangerous lead drinking water pipes on private property in New Orleans. Meanwhile, Amendment 8 restricts foreign adversary nations from using state expropriation laws to seize private real estate. Fin...

According to a recent LSU survey, crime is no longer the primary concern for New Orleans residents, marking a major shift in public perception. Improved safety ratings and a new mayoral administration have fostered renewed optimism and regional cooperation across local government. While safety sentiment has improved, residents remain focused on critical infrastructure needs such as road repairs, d...

Surviving over 15 years of domestic abuse inspired BJ Pons to found Restored, Refreshed, Renewed Retreats to support women escaping isolation and control. These free three-day retreats offer safe spaces, spiritual encouragement, and essential resources for women at any stage of their journey. Through gift baskets, shared testimonies, and private guidance, attendees experience restoration while bui...

Louisiana football fans are expressing frustration following recent program setbacks, but Moon Griffon cautions against rushing to judgment during a major coaching transition. Despite high financial investments in the NIL era, building winning team chemistry requires patience amidst constant roster and staff changes. Meanwhile, focus shifts to a demanding SEC schedule where mitigating player mista...

Capital Region Planning Commission Executive Director Jamie Setze details "Move 2050," a 25-year multimodal vision designed to address the growing transportation needs of five Louisiana parishes. With Louisiana currently facing an infrastructure backlog exceeding $14 billion, the plan prioritizes system maintenance alongside critical expansions for I-10 and I-12. Rapid economic development from ma...

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) recently demonstrated the "Be Pro Be Proud" mobile workforce unit to showcase technical trade careers to high school students. Outfitted with 14 virtual reality simulators, the customized 18-wheeler lets teenagers test-drive high-demand jobs like commercial trucking, crane operation, and electrical work. The initiative highlights lucrative...

Seasonal respiratory illnesses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 surge as cold weather sets in across local communities. Dr. Megan Rabalais Nuss explains how to differentiate symptoms between nasal congestion from RSV and systemic body aches caused by the flu. She highlights crucial preventative protections, including annual flu shots and revolutionary RSV antibody injections that reduce infant hospital...

Louisiana is experiencing a historic economic influx with over $200 billion in industrial, technology, and infrastructure investments entering the state. The Louisiana Launch Alliance was established as a private, invitation-only networking entity to ensure local businesses remain the primary beneficiaries of these major projects. By enforcing strict category exclusivity and fostering a collaborat...