Category Archives: Politics & Government
Louisiana House approves bill to make it a crime to recruit juveniles to commit a carjacking
Adults recruiting juveniles to commit carjackings would be illegal under legislation approved unanimously by the Louisiana House. The bill's author, New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes says he wan...
Apr 07, 2022
Senate committee set to take up proposed transgender athlete ban. Will a second passage get by the Governor's veto pen?
At the State Capitol Thursday, a Senate Committee is scheduled to discuss a transgender athlete ban. Franklinton Republican Senator Beth Mizell brings the bill again this year, after it was vetoed by ...
Apr 06, 2022
Bill to remove political affiliation from judicial candidates on the ballot advances in committee
The House Governmental Affairs Committee approves a bill that would remove from a voting ballot the party affiliation of a candidate running for judge. Marrero Representative Kyle Green said party sho...
Apr 06, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Letlow meets with VA Secretary in an effort to keep Alexandria hospital open
After the Department of Veterans Affairs recommended the closure of the Alexandria VA Medical Center in Pineville last month, Congresswoman Julia Letlow reached out to VA Secretary Denis McDonough. Le...
Apr 06, 2022 Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R)
A bill to ban the release of most mug shots passes the Louisiana House
The Louisiana House approves legislation that would prohibit the release of an arrestee's mug shot before they are convicted. New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis says mug shots are prejudicial....
Apr 06, 2022 Rep Royce Duplessis (D) New Orleans
Law enforcement leaders seek more state dollars for early childhood care
Leaders of Louisiana law enforcement are urging legislators to invest millions yearly in early education plans aimed at keeping kids away from a life of crime. St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagn...
Apr 06, 2022
Lt. Governor Nungesser hopeful for a successful festival season as some 400 parish festivals set for 2022
It's an exciting time of year in the Bayou State as festival season kicks off with someone 400 parish festivals on the calendar for 2022. After almost two years of cancellations, Lt. Governor Billy Nu...
Apr 05, 2022
Senate committee approves bill to strengthen penalties for people who knowingly lace drugs with fentanyl
A Senate committee unanimously approves a bill that enhances the penalties for those convicted of knowingly lacing drugs with fentanyl but marketing it as another substance. Lilly Harvey testified in ...
Apr 05, 2022
Legislation to allow your pet to be buried with you after they die to be heard in House Commerce
A bill to allow for your pet's remains to be buried with you will be heard in House Commerce Tuesday. Minden Representative Wayne McMahen, who is a retired veterinarian said the nexus of his bill is t...
Apr 04, 2022 Andrew S / Unsplash
Senators Kennedy and Jackson to vote against confirming Judge Jackson to the Supreme court
Louisiana's U-S Senators will vote against the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. John Kennedy says a reason for his 'no' vote stems from a ruling Judge Jackson mad...
Apr 04, 2022
