governor john bel edwards

Gov. John Bel Edwards called for the special sessions after state lawmakers could not agree on a balanced budget.

Louisiana's Democratic governor and Republican attorney general traded barbs Wednesday over the recent extension of a court order prohibiting the state from carrying out any death sentences.

Settlement documents released in March showed Louisiana agreed to pay $85,000 to end the legal allegations against Johnny Anderson by a former state employee.

As they weigh steep cuts across state services, Louisiana lawmakers have fully funded their own budget so legislative agencies are poised to escape reductions.

Say it ain't so! Talks of a third special session to fix the state budget woes are circulating around Baton Rouge.

Governor John Bel Edwards offered the following statement after Landry made his Tuesday announcement.

Governor John Bel Edwards is calling on Secretary of State Tom Schedler to resign immediately.

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The governor is once again calling on state lawmakers to report for a special legislative session to address another looming fiscal cliff.

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