Category Archives: Politics & Government
U.S. House passes marijuana decriminalization bill. What will this mean for Louisiana's legal cannabis business?
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to decriminalize marijuana on a federal scale. The bill must also win passage in the Senate before it can be sent to the President's desk, but the l...
Apr 03, 2022 Mark / CC
The redistricting fight is over at the capitol, the next big battle is an anti-transgender bill
The fight over redistricting has moved to the courtroom, so the next big legislative battle will be over a Senate bill that prohibits transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports in Louisiana....
Apr 03, 2022 Stuart Seeger / CC
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry wants to see the state carry out death sentences again
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a death row inmate challenging the constitutionality of Louisiana's execution methods. Judge Shelly Dick ruled that since Louisiana is not able to obtain t...
Apr 01, 2022 Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry (R)
Risk Rating 2.0 takes effect today which will lead to higher flood insurance premiums at the time of renewal
Phase two of the Risk Rating 2. 0 rollout begins today which means 70-percent of Louisiana policyholders are expected to see premium increases when they renew their flood insurance policies. Policies ...
Apr 01, 2022
Congresswoman Letlow's 'COVID-19 American History Project Act' passes overwhelmingly in the House
For Congresswoman Julia Letlow her first piece of legislation to pass in the House is a personal one. Letlow's COVID-19 American History Project Act passed overwhelmingly 376-47. The legislation tasks...
Mar 31, 2022 Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-5) presenting the COVID-19 American History Act to Congress.
Federal judge rules Louisiana's "truth in labeling law" is unconstitutional
A federal judge in Baton Rouge has ruled the state's 2019 truth in labeling law as unconstitutional. The Louisiana Legislature passed the law in an effort to prevent food companies from labeling a veg...
Mar 31, 2022 Mike Linksvayer
JMC Analytics poll shows Senator Kennedy can win re-election without the need of a runoff
This year's U-S Senate race still has time to heat up, but right now Republican John Kennedy is a clear favorite to retain his seat as 53-percent of voters plan to vote for the state's junior U-S Sena...
Mar 31, 2022 Sen John Kennedy (R)
History made at the State Capitol as lawmakers override the governor's veto of a Congressional map
The Louisiana House has voted to override Governor John Bel Edwards' veto of a Republican-drawn Congressional map that has one majority Black District. 70 votes were needed in the 105 member House and...
Mar 30, 2022 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
Senator Cassidy tells Politico he is considering a run for governor
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy tells Politico.com he's considering a run for Louisiana Governor in 2023. U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says if Cassidy ran, he would not be t...
Mar 30, 2022 Senator Bill Cassidy (R) - Louisiana
Second Veto Override attempt in less than a year starts today in Baton Rouge
State lawmakers put their regular session on hold for a few days to convene today's Veto Override effort. Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed congressional maps passed by both the House and the Senate la...
Mar 29, 2022 Stuart Seeger / CC
