Category Archives: Politics & Government
Gov Landry to college athletes and National Anthem: If you don't like it, well guess what you don't have to play the sport
During an appearance on Fox News' America Reports Governor Jeff Landry said he's sent letters to all the Louisiana college boards encouraging them to implement a policy that student-athletes be presen...
Apr 03, 2024 Gov Jeff Landry on Fox News April 3, 2024.
Bill to allow ivermectin to be sold OTC in LA advances to House
A bill to allow ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug that made headlines during the pandemic, to be sold over the counter in Louisiana advances from House Health and Welfare. Gray Representative Beryl A...
Apr 03, 2024
House approves bill to make it a crime to be within 25 feet of a working law enforcement officer
Legislation that would make it a crime to be within 25 feet of a working law enforcement officer who told the person to retreat or stop passed the full House in an 81-20 vote. Thibodaux Representative...
Apr 03, 2024 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
House Transportation Committee approves legislation requiring speed enforcement cameras to take photo of driver plus license plate
The House Transportation Committee approves a bill that would require speed enforcement cameras to get a picture of the driver of a speeding vehicle, along with the license plate. Marksville Represent...
Apr 02, 2024 valtron84 / Depositphotos.com
Legal expert says Landry's proposal to require college athletes to be present for national anthem is unconstitutional
Governor Landry believes the LSU women's basketball team should have been on the floor for the national anthem before the game against Iowa. The Governor suggests a policy to remove scholarships from ...
Apr 02, 2024 DragonImages / Depositphotos.com
House Appropriations Committee approves legislation that offers parents state dollars to pay for their child's private school tuition
The House Appropriations Committee has approved a proposal that would provide thousands of dollars to a family to pay for private school tuition or other education expenses. Once the program gets full...
Apr 02, 2024 Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
A bill to hold a constitutional convention before the session end isn't a popular one
After two special sessions and the regular one scheduled to end June 3rd, a proposal to hold a constitutional convention before the current session ends doesn't appear to be very popular. That's accor...
Apr 02, 2024 Photo by Brooke Thorington
Legislation filed to mandate five day school week
A south Louisiana lawmaker believes students should attend school five days a week. Nine school systems in Louisiana have some or all their schools with four-day weeks. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell...
Apr 02, 2024 Sen. Beth Mizell (R) District 12
Cost of LA Gator Scholarship Program to be considered in House Appropriations
The Louisiana Gator Scholarship Program bill, also known as Education Savings Accounts, goes before House Appropriations today. How much it will cost the state to fund and implement the program is a c...
Apr 02, 2024 Photo by Brooke Thorington
House pass legislation that would impose fines of up to $50,000 on businesses and government entities that mandate COVID-19
The Louisiana House approves a bill that could result in fines of up to $50,000 on hospitals, public agencies, and other employers for mandating the COVID-19 vaccine. Bill sponsor, Monroe Representati...
Apr 01, 2024 Jernej Furman / CC
