
Louisiana House lawmakers advance bill that bans handheld cell phones while driving, except for emergencies
The House has advanced a bill that would ban the use of handheld cell phones while driving, except in emergencies. Slidell Republican Brian Glorioso wrote the bill; he says distracted driving is a huge problem in the state, and it's one of the reasons that auto insurance rates in Louisiana are so high. "Between 20...
3h ago

Report: Democrats approach former Governor John Bel Edwards about challenging Senator Cassidy next year
National Democrats are reportedly encouraging former Governor John Bel Edwards to run for Senate in 2026 against Republican Senator Bill Cassidy. The New York Times reports Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke with Edwards on two difference occasions about the race, once over the phone and once in person. Edwards...
6h ago

Louisiana DOTD issues warning: Beware of scam text messages for unpaid toll road charges
More and more people are getting scam text messages claiming that they have an unpaid toll road charge. Rodney Mallett with DOTD says that's something that the department simply does not do. "The Department of Transportation and GeauxPass, the folks who actually run our tolls, will never send text messages asking ...
6h ago

Kratom bill passes in Louisiana Senate, seeks House approval
A bill that would make kratom illegal in Louisiana moves to the House. The Senate passed SB 154 yesterday on a vote of 26-11, split right down party lines. The author, West Monroe Republican Jay Morris, says kratom - sometimes known as "gas station heroin" - has already been banned in several places. "Si...
9h ago
Irrmago / Depositphotos.com

Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee advances homestead exemption bill
The House Ways and Means Committee has approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would give voters the opportunity to decide whether parishes should have the option to increase the homestead exemption from $7,500 to $12,500 in assessed value. The vote was 9-5. The bill's author, New Orleans Democrat Matthew Wil...
9h ago