Category Archives: Politics & Government
Lawmakers look at taxing vape and electric cigarettes as a way to fund a pay raise for State Troopers
The House Ways and Means Committee approves legislation to increase taxes on vapor products and electronic cigarettes and dedicates the first $22 million raised annually for State Police pay raises. C...
May 10, 2023 Vaping360 / CC
Bill to bar person under 21 from all bars moves forward, but with significant changes
A bill that would have barred ANYONE under 21 from entering a bar moves forward, but with significant changes. In its current form, bar owners would be accountable for bad acts committed by underage p...
May 09, 2023
Louisiana's version of "Don't say gay bill" passes in the House
A bill to prohibit the instruction or discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools passed in the House after an hour-long debate. Critics refer to the legislation as the "Don...
May 09, 2023 Aiden Craver / Unsplash
Nancy Landry joins the race for Secretary of State
Former State Representative and current First Secretary of State, Nancy Landry announces her candidacy for Secretary of State. Landry said her legislative experience and legal background make her the ...
May 09, 2023 Secretary of State-elect Nancy Landry
Bill to make burglary of an inhabited home a crime of violence heads to the Senate
Legislation to make burglary of an inhabited dwelling a crime of violence advances from Senate Judiciary C. The bill already cleared the House 73 to 28. Bill author Jefferson Parish Representative Deb...
May 09, 2023 Photo by Brooke Thorington
Louisiana House approves legislation allowing corporal punishment with parental consent
A parent would have to sign a consent form allowing school officials to use corporal punishment on their child under a bill approved by the Louisiana House. This is Metairie Representative Stephanie H...
May 09, 2023 alamosbasement / CC
House approves bill to display national motto "In God We Trust" in every Louisiana classroom
Legislation that would require the national motto "In God We Trust" to be displayed in every school classroom in public schools across the state was approved by a full House in a 98-4 vote. Haughton R...
May 09, 2023 Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash
Louisiana legislative auditor's report on state's film tax credit program
A legislative auditor's report indicates the state's Motion Picture Income Tax Credit (MPITC) appears to have a positive impact on the economy. Economist Ed Seyler said it does generate more household...
May 09, 2023
Legislation to require teachers to use the name and pronoun on a student's birth certificate passes in the House
Legislation to require public school employees to use the name and pronoun on a student's birth certificate passes in the House after emotional debate on the floor. Bill author Bossier City Republican...
May 08, 2023 Rep Raymond Crews (R) District 8, Bossier City
President Trump endorses Attorney General Jeff Landry for Governor
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Attorney General Jeff Landry in the governor's race. University of Louisiana at Monroe political science professor Pearson Cross says this is a significant d...
May 08, 2023
