Gov. John Bel edwards

Legislators heard the disagreement Friday and told the two sides to go work it out on their own.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry suggests the delay is politically motivated.

Federal funds had--until now--covered 75 percent of flood relief costs.

The price tag from the historic flooding continues to rise as Louisiana continues its diligent recovery.

he oil industry has left a big footprint on Louisiana, but its legacy is being questioned like never before.

Much of the costs for the two special sessions were allocated to legislators' per diem allowances.

A lawsuit filed in state court seeks to restore voting rights for some 70,000 Louisiana felons who are on probation or parole.

The final budget deal struck by lawmakers took a lopsided approach to the TOPS program.

The governor scrapped three bills governing construction financing, state worker pay raises and corrections facilities.

House Bill 197-sponsored by state Rep. Steve Pylant (R-Winnsboro) creates up to a $1,000 fine and a six-month jail term for the first-time offenders.

After four days at the state capitol, lawmakers butted heads with Edwards tossing out at least $180 million in proposed budget cuts.

Add door-to-door salesman to a growing list of occupations that sex offenders cannot be hired as in Louisiana.

The last time Louisiana had two special sessions in the same year was three decades ago.

Gov. John Bel Edwards is urging oil company executives to settle lawsuits that allege coastline damage.

The state treasurer said the whole buzz around the TOPS debate is simply a tactic that the governor is using to instill income taxes.

The governor, and his chief budget adviser Jay Dardenne, say the state cannot afford the pay raises for next year.

The study is intended to offer preliminary recommendations to raise money and fill financial gaps in the state's coffers.

Louisiana's budget problems remain front and center, with the state facing a $750 million shortfall.

The former governor's legacy permeates the special session addressing the state's worst budget crisis in three decades.

Senate leaders, both Republican and Democrat, have repeatedly pointed out the House members causing some of the special session logjam.