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. ...

A Senate committee approves two tort reform bills that supporters say will help in the effort to lower auto insurance rates. One of the bills would reduce the payout an uninsured driver would receive if injured in the crash. The other bill heading to the Senate floor would prohibit legal damages going to an injured dri...

Senator Bill Cassidy could be fighting for his political life next year, with the possibility of having to face several challengers in the Republican primary and a potentially formidable opponent in the general election. News broke this week that Governor Landry may be working to recruit Congresswoman Julia Letlow to m...