Category Archives: Politics & Government
Louisiana Conservative Caucus calls for a veto override session
The Louisiana Conservative Caucus, which is 42 members in the state House, is pushing for a veto override session. Governor Edwards vetoed 22 bills from the 2022 regular session and Caucus Chairman an...
Jun 23, 2022 Rep Jack McFarland (R) Jonesboro
Louisiana Congressmen give their opinions on Biden's proposal for a federal gas tax suspension
In an effort to reduce the burden of high gas prices on Americans, President Biden is asking Congress for a temporary gas holiday, by suspending the federal gas and diesel taxes for three months. Loui...
Jun 23, 2022 John Cameron / Unsplash
Governor Edwards signs CROWN ACT to prevent hair discrimination
The CROWN Act has officially become law. Sponsored by New Orleans representative Candace Newell, the law prohibits intentional discrimination based on hairstyles, particularly those that are natural o...
Jun 22, 2022 Romina Farías / Unsplash
Governor signs bill prohibiting publication of "mug shots"
Governor Edwards signs into law a bill prohibiting public release of most booking photos - also called "mug shots" - prior to the subject's conviction. New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis is th...
Jun 21, 2022 Rep Royce Duplessis (D) New Orleans
Governor sends LSP and DOC to help with staffing shortages at youth facilities
After recent incidents at the Bridge City Center for Youth and the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Governor John Bel Edwards has directed the Louisiana State Police and The Department of Correctio...
Jun 20, 2022
After legislature failed to pass a congressional map with two Black majority districts, the courts will decide
The special legislative session to pass a court-ordered congressional map with two Black majority districts failed to pass and now lawmakers await feedback from the judicial system. Baton Rouge Senato...
Jun 20, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Governor Edwards says he will sign new abortion ban "trigger bill"
Governor John Bel Edwards says he will intends to sign into law a replacement for Louisiana's so-called "trigger law" that bans all abortions, should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn "Roe versus Wade."...
Jun 19, 2022
On Juneteenth, legislature failed to pass a congressional map with two Black majority districts as ordered by federal court
Lawmakers failed to pass a congressional map with two Black majority districts despite a June 20th court-ordered deadline. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat believes the Republican majority legislatur...
Jun 19, 2022 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
Real Reform Louisiana sends LABI another tiki torch on the two-year anniversary of a promise of lower auto insurance rates
In an effort to hold the president of the Louisiana Business and Industry group accountable for a promise he made two years ago, Eric Holl with Real Reform Louisiana sent Stephen Waguespack another ti...
Jun 17, 2022 Andy Thrasher
Governor Edwards supports gun legislation being considered in DC
A bipartisan gun safety bill is up for consideration in the US Senate. The bill calls for background checks and billions in funding for community mental health centers. When asked about his thoughts o...
Jun 16, 2022
