Louisiana Law Requiring Homes to Have Carbon Monoxide Detectors Goes Into Effect Jan. 1, 2023Louisiana Law Requiring Homes to Have Carbon Monoxide Detectors Goes Into Effect Jan. 1, 2023All one or two-family residential homes sold or leased must now have at least one working, life-long and sealed carbon monoxide detector.Jude WalkerJude Walker
Audit Finds Louisiana’s Gas Tax Isn’t Enough for DOTD NeedsAudit Finds Louisiana’s Gas Tax Isn’t Enough for DOTD NeedsLouisiana drivers could be looking at higher fuel taxes down the road, but what shape that road will be in when we get there is the burning question. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
UPDATE: Appeals Court Stays Lower Court’s Redistricting OrderUPDATE: Appeals Court Stays Lower Court’s Redistricting OrderLegislative leaders are calling on Governor John Bel Edwards to cancel the special redistricting session.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Judge Throws Out Louisiana Congressional MapsJudge Throws Out Louisiana Congressional MapsState officials say they will appeal the ruling.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Governor Edwards Could Make Catfish Noodling Legal in LouisianaGovernor Edwards Could Make Catfish Noodling Legal in LouisianaThe art of "hillbilly hand fishing" or noodling is poised to become a legal method of fishing in Louisiana. All it needs is the Governor's signature. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Legislators as Substitute Teachers? It Could HappenLouisiana Legislators as Substitute Teachers? It Could HappenA resolution in the Louisiana House would call on Representatives to volunteer in the classroom as substitute teachers. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Lawmaker Aborts Controversial Abortion BillLawmaker Aborts Controversial Abortion BillThe bill's sponsor pulled the item after his colleagues voted to amend it.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Bill to Boost Speeding Fines on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge AdvancesBill to Boost Speeding Fines on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge AdvancesFines for speeding on that stretch of Interstate 10 in Louisiana could be five times greater than they are now. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
State Senator Resigns Midway Through SessionState Senator Resigns Midway Through SessionShe is citing a need to focus on her mental health as the reason.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Civil Rights Groups Sue Over New Louisiana Congressional MapsCivil Rights Groups Sue Over New Louisiana Congressional MapsThe map's architects are defending the bill, saying it wasn't possible to carve out a second majority-minority district.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Governor Vetoes Congressional Redistricting ProposalsGovernor Vetoes Congressional Redistricting ProposalsGovernor Edwards allowed new state legislative district maps become law without his signature.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Lawmaker’s Bill Angers, Unites TeachersLawmaker’s Bill Angers, Unites TeachersEducators say the bill will force them work during parts of the year when they're not paid.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
State Rep.: Legislature Lazy, “Too Stupid to Work Together”State Rep.: Legislature Lazy, “Too Stupid to Work Together”His comments drew audible reaction from his colleagues.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Redistricting Proposal Threatens Two Louisiana RepresentativesRedistricting Proposal Threatens Two Louisiana RepresentativesThe proposed map would create a second minority-majority district at the expense of a sitting representative.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Redistricting Session, Battle Over Minority-Majority Districts Heat UpRedistricting Session, Battle Over Minority-Majority Districts Heat UpThe fight could potentially land in federal court.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
State Lawmakers Reject Coronavirus Vaccine Mandate for Louisiana StudentsState Lawmakers Reject Coronavirus Vaccine Mandate for Louisiana StudentsLouisiana lawmakers in the House Health and Welfare Committee voted 13-2 against Gov. John Bel Edwards' proposed coronavirus vaccine mandate for some Louisiana students.Jude WalkerJude Walker
Redistricting Forum at UL Lafayette Tonight; How Do I ParticipateRedistricting Forum at UL Lafayette Tonight; How Do I ParticipateTonight's event begins at 5:30, and it will be held in the Atchafalaya Ballroom on the UL campus.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Can You Be Fired for Not Getting the COVID Vaccine?Can You Be Fired for Not Getting the COVID Vaccine?One of our listeners called us and asked us to get answers to this question.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Edwards Offers Republicans Some Cheese to go with Their ‘Whine’Edwards Offers Republicans Some Cheese to go with Their ‘Whine’Some Republican lawmakers call out Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards for "playing politics" during the override session. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Republicans Launch Mutiny Against House Speaker SchexnayderRepublicans Launch Mutiny Against House Speaker SchexnayderThe head of the Louisiana GOP is calling for changes in House leadership.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne