katrina jackson

State colleges will avoid cuts this time around as Louisiana's leaders attempt to eliminate a $313 million budget deficit.

Monroe Rep. Katrina Jackson said her legislation is about the safety of Louisiana's women.

Critics say that would shut down three of Louisiana's five abortion clinics, leaving two in the Shreveport area.

A second push to raise the state's cigarette tax failed once again in committee Tuesday, indicating how unpopular such a measure is among legislators.