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![Barge floodgate may be installed to combat backwater flooding if Morganza Spillway is opened](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/05/ambassedor-Caffery-Flooding.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Barge floodgate may be installed to combat backwater flooding if Morganza Spillway is opened
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority may begin installing a temporary barge floodgate on Bayou Chene Tuesday.
![Bill For More Transparency Of Seafood Origin Passes Senate Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/08/GettyImages-1021756281.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill For More Transparency Of Seafood Origin Passes Senate Committee
A bill requiring restaurants to inform customers the country of origin of their shrimp and crawfish is advancing at the state capitol.
![Kennedy To Democrats: “Urinate Or Get Off The Pot”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/04/John-Kennedy-youtube-image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kennedy To Democrats: “Urinate Or Get Off The Pot”
US Senator John Kennedy slams his Democratic colleagues in the other chamber who are contemplating whether to impeach President Donald Trump. Kennedy’s message on the Senate floor was direct
![Survey Highlights Uncleanliness In Local Pools](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/117641741.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Survey Highlights Uncleanliness In Local Pools
The Water Quality and Health Council’s Healthy Pools survey shows your local pool is likely being used as a bathtub by swimmers.
![Legislation to raise the minimum wage dies on the Senate floor](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2019/03/GettyImages-117113234.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Legislation to raise the minimum wage dies on the Senate floor
An effort to give voters a chance to decide if the minimum wage should be raised to nine dollars an hour has died in the Louisiana Senate.
![The Louisiana Senate approves legislation to allow voters to declare abortions unconstitutional](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/abortion-protest-Getty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Louisiana Senate approves legislation to allow voters to declare abortions unconstitutional
The full Senate approves legislation that would give voters a chance to declare that abortions are unconstitutional.
![Legislation to keep secret the drugs used in a legal injection receives House approval](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/03/Louisiana-State-Capitol-WAFB-Kevin-Frey-Twitter-Photo.png?w=980&q=75)
Legislation to keep secret the drugs used in a legal injection receives House approval
Hammond Representative Nicky Muscarello’s bill that would conceal the identity of the drug supplier for death penalty lethal injections passes the House floor.
![Bill to set Louisiana’s minimum age for marriage to 16 advances out of the Senate](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/02/First-Gay-Couple-Married-at-Empire-State-Building2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill to set Louisiana’s minimum age for marriage to 16 advances out of the Senate
The Senate has advanced a bill to set a minimum age on marriage to 16, so long as there is not an age gap of four years or greater between the two parties when one is under 18.
![Hemp/CBD legalization passes key committee](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2016/10/marijuana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Hemp/CBD legalization passes key committee
Legislation to legalize industrial hemp production and CBD oil in Louisiana cleared the Senate Ag Committee on a 5-2 vote, but with a catch.
![Louisiana senior citizens becoming more active, new research finds](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/02/oldpeopleexercise.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana senior citizens becoming more active, new research finds
A recent report from the United Health Foundation shows in the past six years, physical inactivity among those 65 and older has decreased by 18% in Louisiana.
![Harrah’s Renewal Up For Final Passage](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/04/71710629.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Harrah’s Renewal Up For Final Passage
A 30-year extension for the Harrah’s Casino license in New Orleans Is headed to the Senate floor for final passage after clearing committee.
![Advocates push for early childhood education at the Capitol](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/05/RS2777_000006539242.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Advocates push for early childhood education at the Capitol
Its Early Childhood Education Day at the Capitol, and proponents are hoping to convince lawmakers to pump 31-million dollars more into a program that subsidizes early childhood programs for working-class families.
![Gary Landrieu jumps into the governor’s race](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/04/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Photo-by-Chris-GraythenGetty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gary Landrieu jumps into the governor’s race
The fall ballot will feature at least four names in the gubernatorial jungle primary. Independent Gary Landrieu is a cousin of former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu but holds starkly conservative views.
![Louisiana seeks federal assistance in tornado outbreak recovery in Ruston](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/04/20190425-Z-XX999-1001.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana seeks federal assistance in tornado outbreak recovery in Ruston
Governor Edwards is seeking federal assistance to help pay for the nearly $6 million in preliminary uninsured damages to Ruston from an EF-3 tornado. Edwards says unfortunately because of bureaucratic rules, it might be a while before the federal dollars arrive.
![With gas tax dead, Carter calls for an infrastructure special session](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2019/03/GettyImages-1006045926.jpg?w=980&q=75)
With gas tax dead, Carter calls for an infrastructure special session
Legislation to raise the gas tax to fund infrastructure projects gets shelved due to a lack of support, prompting bill author, Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter, to request the winner of the fall gubernatorial election call a special “infrastructure” session next year.
![Bill to include PTSD as an injury eligible for public employee benefits advances to House floor](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/09/United-State-Senates-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill to include PTSD as an injury eligible for public employee benefits advances to House floor
The House Labor Committee advances a Senate-approved bill to address PTSD and mental health among firefighters and police, adding the mental illness to the list of injuries eligible for public employee benefits
![“Convoluted” Smoking Age Bill Passes House Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/12/cigarette-smoker-getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
“Convoluted” Smoking Age Bill Passes House Committee
The House Appropriations committee approves legislation that would raise the legal age to smoke from 18 to 21 years old.
![Louisiana unemployment rate is lowest on record](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2019/02/RS6895_179261906.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana unemployment rate is lowest on record
The state’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is the lowest on record dating back to 1976.
![Louisiana state parks are helping those with disabilities and special needs gain employment this summer](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/05/Louisiana-State-Parks.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana state parks are helping those with disabilities and special needs gain employment this summer
Louisiana state parks will be partnering with the Workforce Commission to hire people with disabilities and special needs to fill jobs for the summer season.
![Bill to restrict where you can play fantasy sports heads to House floor](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/01/Sports-betting-flickr.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill to restrict where you can play fantasy sports heads to House floor
The online fantasy sports regulatory bill leaves the committee with an amendment that stipulates you can only play if you’re at card checking over-21 only establishments like video poker stops, bars, or casinos.