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Senator Beth Mizell has authored a bill in the Louisiana Legislative Session that would ban the 4-day school week. Ten parishes operate under the 4-day model.

Lawmakers will convene on Wednesday.

A committee overwhelmingly voted against the bill despite emotional testimony from families affected by death penalty cases.

Momentum is building for Louisiana lawmakers to hold an historic veto override session.

The bill would make Allen Toussaint's song an official state anthem.

The commission would be allowed to set the speed limit along the bridge.

The bill would allow districts to test 11- or 12-month school years.

The Grammy winner discusses how and why the song perfectly represents Louisiana's culture.

Rep. Ray Garofalo's comments about teaching slavery received immediate pushback.

It would update the animal cruelty law by defining what proper shelter for a dog is.

That bill would replace the current income tax brackets with a 4.25-percent flat tax.

A bill that would have increased millionaires' tax rates was killed.

Lawmakers gather in Baton Rouge today for the 85 day session. Some of the key issues to watch revolve around tort reform.

It looks like it will come down to an 11th-hour decision at the State Capitol...again.

Implementation can now begin on the 2017 Coastal Master Plan.

The death of New Orleans Senator Troy Carter's bill marks the second consecutive year legislators kill a minimum wage increase in committee.

House legislators approved the nepotism law exemption.

The 2017 regular legislative session kicks off today. Lawmakers will face tough questions about state finances.

Upon passage, the bill would eliminate the state sales tax when purchasing feminine products.

The legislation would limit first time opioid prescriptions for acute pain to a seven day supply.