Shouting Match Erupts in Baton Rouge as Senators Fight Over Bill
Two state senators came close to a physical alternation in the halls of the Louisiana legislature on Monday.
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Lafayette Lawmaker Proposes Basin Bridge Commission, Police
The commission would be allowed to set the speed limit along the bridge.
Note to Clay Schexnayder and Page Cortez: Shreveport Bossier Needs to Be Represented
Find out what you can do to make sure Shreveport Bossier is fairly represented in Baton Rouge.
More Than 400 New Louisiana State Laws Go Into Effect Aug. 1
Louisiana has a few new laws on the books starting today...ok, maybe more than a few!
Gov. John Bel Edwards Pushing for Minimum Wage Increase
Gov. John Bel Edwards is pushing for a third year to get the minimum wage increased in the state of Louisiana. He's also encouraging lawmakers to enact equal pay.
Here’s A Look At The Changes Proposed To Louisiana’s TOPS Program
State leges have mulled over how to TOPS will be affected amid a budget shortfall. Here is what's proposed.
Louisiana Lawmaker Wants Texting While Driving Fine Increased
Is that text worth $500 ? It could be if new legislation becomes law. Don't text and drive, it's too expensive in a lot of different ways.
Pension Hike Bill Spurs Talk Of Process Change
After public criticism, Edmonson said he wouldn't accept the increase.
State Surpluses Spark Debate On Tax Cuts, Spending
A slow but steady economic recovery is generating more tax revenue than many states had anticipated.
Longtime Louisiana Legislator Chris Ulla Dead At 85
Ullo's family members said he died of congestive heart failure Thursday at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie. He was 85.
Holy Rosary Restoration Bill Fails In Louisiana Legislature
The historically African American school shut its doors in 1993, but state leaders, in particular Democrat Rep. Vincent Pierre, hoped to use the money to restore the now dilapidated school.