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Sen. Johns Plans To Present Stripper Age Requirement Law Again In Regular Session
The author of the stripper age requirement bill says he plans to present a similar version in the upcoming legislative session.
March Judicial Elections Comprised Of All Female Candidates
Out of four judicial races in Louisiana this year, every candidate running in the March 25 election is a woman.
CDC Finds Syphilis Rates Rising Among Newborn Babies
The rate of babies born with syphilis is rising in Louisiana, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gov Edwards Sends List Of Coastal Restoration Projects To President Trump for Approval
Governor John Bel Edwards sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to cut the red tape so Louisiana can get started on coastal restoration projects.
Healthcare Economist Breaks Down Obamacare Replacement Plan
The new plan scraps fines imposed on taxpayers who do not purchase insurance and instead offers tax credits to those who purchase coverage in the open market.
American Cancer Society Pushing To Have More Louisiana Residents Tested For Colorectal Cancer
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Deferred Maintenance On College Campuses Reaches $365 Million
Lawmakers have to find a way to invest in these state owned facilities on college campuses before it’s too late.
Nearly 300 Louisiana National Guard Airmen Deploying To Europe
The airmen will participate in critical training missions during the 90 day deployment.
Pro-Donald Trump Rally Scheduled For Saturday On State Capitol Steps
Leader of Gator PAC Col. Rob Maness says Trump supporters will address what they hope will be a large gathering.
LA GOP Seek Apology From Rep. Richmond After Joke About Kellyanne Conway
New Orleans Congressman Cedric Richmond says his joke about Donald Trump aid Kellyanne Conway was misinterpreted.
Governor Proposes Reducing Minimum Mandatory Sentences For Nonviolent Offenses
Edwards says the state is looking at proven strategies that have worked to reduce the prison population in other southern conservative states.
More Calls Coming for Col. Mike Edmonson’s Resignation
Backlash from troopers' side trips and LSP pay raises are raising eyebrows across the state.
What To Expect With Louisiana Seafood Over The Lenten Season
It’s the start of the Lenten season, so many people will be lining up to get their share of seafood over the next 6 weeks.
State House Candidate Apologizes For Black Face Costume
Gatti says this photo was taken 15 years ago during a church function,
Warm Winter = Allergy Season Arrives Early + Pollen Expected To Linger Longer
Warm winters typically mean pollen season will peak earlier, and last longer.
Crawfish Harvest Bountiful For Mardi Gras And Lenten Season
Although the crawfish season got off to a relatively slow start, there is no shortage of mudbugs for the Mardi Gras holiday.
More Students Turning To GoFundMe To Pay For College
The unconventional tuition-fundraising plan is getting more students into colleges and universities.
Special Session Ends With Lawmakers Tapping $99M From Rainy Day Fund
After 10 days of what became some heated debates, the special session ended with lawmakers agreeing to use $99 million from the rainy day fund to address a $304 million midyear deficit.
NRF Survey Finds 48% Of Consumers Plan To Save Their Tax Refund
A survey from the National Retail Federation finds many consumers plan to put their tax refunds into savings rather than spend.
Uncertainty Surrounds Final Day Of Special Session
It’s the final day of the special session, and the major sticking point is how much of the rainy day fund to tap to resolve a $304 million midyear deficit.