Category Archives: Politics & Government
State lawmakers to debate legislation to address possible misuse of artificial intelligence
Some lawmakers are concerned about the possible misuse of AI and have proposed a new law to address it. Marrero Senator Patrick Connick says the public needs to be protected from potential misrepresen...
Mar 04, 2024 Mike MacKenzie / CC
Bills to impose stronger penalties for carjacking and fentanyl dealers ready for Governor Landry's signature
Stronger penalties are coming for carjackers and drug dealers who package fentanyl so it attracts minors. It's the result of legislation authored by Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel and approve...
Mar 04, 2024 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
Bill to prohibit speed enforcement cameras filed for upcoming session
Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh has filed legislation to prohibit the installation and use of red light and speed cameras by local governments in Louisiana. The Republican said such devices present a...
Mar 04, 2024 Sooraj Perambra / Unsplash
Governor Jeff Landry says Louisiana is a safer state; Democrats disagree
Governor Jeff Landry says the crime special session produced legislation that will make the state safer. "Now it's not the panacea, it's not going to be the end all of crime, but it's a great step in ...
Mar 01, 2024 Photo by Brooke Thorington
Governor Landry's tough on crime agenda receives approval from the Republican controlled Legislature
The special session ended yesterday, seven days earlier than scheduled and the Republican controlled legislature approved Governor Jeff Landry's tough on crime agenda. Landry is expected to have a bil...
Feb 29, 2024
Dr. Kanter says he plans to reflect on pandemic before his next position after resigning as state health officer
Dr. Joe Kanter, who led Louisiana during the COVID-19 pandemic stepped down from his role as state health officer Monday. On WWL Radio Newell Normand's show, Kanter reflected on his tenure as the stat...
Feb 29, 2024 Former LDH State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter
Legislation to resume executions in Louisiana receives final legislative passage
Legislation that would expand the methods Louisiana can use to carry out a death sentence has received final legislative passage. The Louisiana Senate approved the bill that would allow the state to u...
Feb 29, 2024 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
17-year-olds who commit felonies will be charged as adults under legislation heading to the governor's desk
Heading to the governor's desk is a bill that would put 17-year-olds who commit felonies in the adult criminal justice system. The legislation repeals a law that went into effect in 2019 that currentl...
Feb 28, 2024 GPA Photo Archive
Permitless carry bill heading to the governor's desk
Louisiana adults who are not felons will soon have the ability to carry a concealed handgun without a permit or training as a result of a bill given final legislative approval by the House today. Pine...
Feb 28, 2024 Ibro Palic / CC
Pig that was tossed at Mardi Gras receives full pardon
The piglet that was tossed around like a football after a Mardi Gras parade received a full pardon from Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser at the state capitol today and "Earl the Pig Long" has been officia...
Feb 28, 2024 Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is joined by (from left to right) Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorsan, Rep. Ventrella's husband Adam Brister, and Representative Lauren Ventrella following the lieutenant governor's official pardon being bestowed upon Earl "Piglet" Long.
