The House Education Committee revised a bill to prevent hazing, initially requiring a semester-long course for students joining campus groups. Due to cost concerns, it was replaced with a two-hour annual training. The bill was proposed by New Orleans Democrat Delisha Boyd after Southern University student Caleb Wilson'...

The Senate Insurance Committee approves legislation that would give the insurance commissioner more authority to reject rate increases without actuarial data. New Orleans Senator Royce Duplessis strongly supports the House-approved bill. Duplessis says drastic steps need to be taken to address the insurance crisis. &qu...

A bill to ban kratom continues to make its way through the legislative process. The House Criminal Justice Committee voted for the legislation that's already been approved by the Senate. The committee heard tearful testimony from David Lubrano Sr., who told lawmakers his son took his own life after he could not get ove...

The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee approves legislation that would make the Insurance Commissioner an appointed position rather than an elected position. Senate President Cameron Henry testified in favor of the bill. "We're trying to negotiate what's the best thing for insurance rates, for the injured, but ...

Former East Baton Rouge Mayor-President, lawmaker and reporter Kip Holden died today at age 72 after a lengthy illness. Holden started as a reporter before serving on the Metro Council, in the State House, and Senate. Former Lt. Governor and State Lawmaker Jay Dardenne remembers serving in the legislature with Holden. ...