Category Archives: News
Legislation to shield from public records what athletes make in revenue-sharing agreements heads to the House floor
Legislation that would keep private the income college athletes receive in a revenue sharing agreement with a public university is heading to the House floor. A federal settlement involving the NCAA g...
Apr 03, 2026 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
Ponchatoula's Elmer Candy expects big demand for Easter chocolate despite increased cocoa prices
Despite higher cocoa prices, which has increased the price to make chocolate candy this year, Ponchatoula-based Elmer Candy has seen brisk sales for their Easter candy. That's according to Elmer Candy...
Apr 02, 2026 (photo courtesy of Elmer Chocolate)
Proposed bill would double early-release window from 60 to 120 days for terminally ill Louisiana inmates
A bill is moving through the House that would allow the state to release an inmate 120 days prior to his or her expected death, instead of the current 60-day window. Department of Corrections Secretar...
Apr 02, 2026 (photo: Carles Rabada/Unsplash)
Senate bill seeking to prevent four-day school week schedule advances to Louisiana House of Representatives
A state senator's quest to prevent additional school districts from adopting four-day school weeks advances to the House. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell's bill passed the State Senate on a vote of 35...
Apr 01, 2026 maroke / Depositphotos.com
New Orleans' Michoud Assembly facility a vital contributor to Artemis II space mission
NASA is launching a spaceship to the moon Wednesday and NASA's Michoud Assembly facility in New Orleans played a major role in the Artemis II mission. NASA spokesperson Craig Betbeze says both of Arte...
Apr 01, 2026 ARTEMIS II Mission Patch
Louisiana ranked as most stressed state in the nation, according to new study
A new study by WalletHub shows that Louisiana is the most stressed state in the country. WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo says of the four stress dimensions it looked at, Louisiana ranked in the top ten in...
Apr 01, 2026 aallm / Depositphotos.com
Proposed Louisiana bill could hold parents liable for their children's actions involving bomb threats, school violence
A bill that increases the penalties against a minor found guilty of calling in a bomb threat or threatening to commit violence at school receives pushback from Democrats on the House floor, because th...
Apr 01, 2026
Former LDWF Secretary pleads guilty to involvement in kickback scheme
Former Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet faces up to five years in prison for participating in a kickback scheme. Federal prosecutors say the 78-year-old Montouce...
Apr 01, 2026 Former Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Secretary JACK MONTOUCET (photo courtesy of LDWF)
Legislation to eliminate Louisiana vehicle inspection sticker mandate advances to Louisiana House for further discussion
The House Transportation Committee approves legislation that would end the requirement for motorists to get an inspection sticker. Instead of an inspection sticker, owners of personal vehicles would h...
Mar 31, 2026 photo courtesy of Louisiana State Police
Louisiana lawmakers advance "smart glasses" bill aimed at regulating invasion of privacy concerns
The House Civil Law Committee advances a bill that would require both people in an in-person conversation to know if they are being recorded. Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel says there's been ...
Mar 31, 2026 (photo: Giorgio Trovato/Unsplash)
