Political

Gov. Jeff Landry signed six bills before SpaceX's $100 billion Vermilion Parish announcement. Rep. Paul Sawyer says SpaceX is the equivalent of Louisiana discovering oil.

The political discourse between Louisiana's Governor Jeff Landry and California's Governor Gavin Newsom may have just taken a swampy turn.

Imagine a simpler way to prove your vehicle's road readiness — no more ugly stickers, just a quick scan instead.

A bill advancing in Louisiana could limit which school districts can adopt four-day school weeks.

A new Louisiana bill would gradually raise the minimum wage to $14 an hour by 2031 while adding enforcement and legal protections for workers.

A Louisiana lawmaker is renewing a proposal that would allow firearms on college and university campuses statewide.

From Louisiana to national companies, dozens of employees are being fired or suspended over posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing.

Political candidates may now "buy advertising" from school systems in Louisiana. This includes sponsoring athletic booster clubs, band booster clubs, and other school organizations.

PSC Commissioner Eric Skrmetta announces Senate bid, becoming fourth major GOP challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy as Republican primary field expands ahead of 2026.

Big changes are brewing in Acadiana! Discover how St. Martinville revamped its governance by adopting the Lawrason Act – a historic shift for local politics.

Reps. Clay Higgins and Troy Carter have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to give the FDA authority to destroy contaminated seafood imports, closing a loophole that endangers U.S. consumers and undercuts Louisiana’s shrimp industry.

A proposed bill in the current legislative session would ban outdoor balloon releases, citing concerns over environmental damage, wildlife deaths, and recent utility outages.

Well, if one state representative has his way, your checkout could be a bit cheaper.

If you are a resident of Louisiana who receives SNAP benefits, you may not be able to buy soft drinks using that money soon.

Louisiana State Senator Jay Luneau (D - Alexandria) filed a bill for the upcoming regular session that would revise the state's left lane rule.

Annie Spell will represent House District 45 in the Louisiana Legislature after running unopposed. Learn more about her background, qualifications, and vision for Lafayette.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) is demanding an end to U.S. taxpayer dollars funding foreign shrimp aquaculture, which is devastating Louisiana shrimpers. The Southern Shrimp Alliance backs Cassidy’s push to stop IFIs from supporting foreign competitors at the expense of American industry.

In 2023, two Lafayette, Louisiana men started a local charter fishing business called Gulf of America Outfitters. Little did they know what would happen when President Trump took office.

Explore the controversies surrounding the Paycheck Protection Program and the extensive fraud issues faced by the government, after four in Louisiana are accused of fraud.

Roya Boustany, known for prosecuting high-profile cases, aims to reform juvenile justice and reduce recidivism in Lafayette as City Court Judge.