Category Archives: Politics & Government
Lawmakers have tense exchange over domestic abuse legislation
A tense exchange between two lawmakers ended in threats, tears, and the removal of a bill. On Wednesday Bogalusa Representative Malinda White and Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh had a heated e...
Jun 11, 2021 Bogalusa Rep. Malina White
Lawmakers approve last second bill that could end federally enhanced unemployment by July 31st
Legislation backed by the state's most powerful business lobby that would end federally enhanced unemployment benefits five weeks early in exchange for a slight increase in state weekly benefits is he...
Jun 10, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
Lawmakers pass final piece of the sports betting puzzle
The Legislature gave final passage to a bill setting the rules and regulations for legalized sports betting. Earlier this month Governor Edwards signed legislation setting the tax rates for sports bet...
Jun 10, 2021 Stuart Seeger / CC
Tax reform package receives final passage
The Senate gave final legislative passage Thursday to a package of tax reform bills that supporters say is a revenue-neutral simplification of the state personal income and business tax code. Pelican ...
Jun 10, 2021
Mandatory kindergarten to begin in Louisiana 2022
Beginning fall of 2022 children who are five years old will be required to attend kindergarten in Louisiana. Baton Rouge Senator and Senate Education Chairman Cleo Fields who authored the legislation ...
Jun 10, 2021 Linda Rain 714 / CC
Former Governor Bobby Jindal turns 50-years-old today
Today former governor, Congressmen and presidential candidate Boddy Jindal turns 50. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat said the once superstar politician has faded from the limelight ever since his tw...
Jun 10, 2021 Derek Bridges / CC
Legislative session ends today with lawmakers poised to pass major tax reform
It's the final day of the legislative session and state lawmakers are expected to pass a tax reform package that will result in lower individual income tax rates, but eliminate the ability to deduct f...
Jun 10, 2021
Lawsuit again Biden administration heard in Federal court in Lafayette on lease moratorium
Attorney General Jeff Landry's lawsuit against President Biden and other government officials will be heard at the Federal courthouse in Lafayette today. Landry said the Biden administration cannot le...
Jun 10, 2021 DonkeyHotey / CC
Legislation mandating the Legislative Auditor review elections heads to the Governors desk
Legislation requiring the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to review local, state, and federal elections has received final legislative passage. Evangeline Parish Senator Heather Cloud said her legislati...
Jun 09, 2021
Bill to raise the age to purchase tobacco and nicotine products to 21 passes in Louisiana
A bill to raise the age to vape, smoke, or use any tobacco or nicotine product in Louisiana from 18 to 21 won final passage Tuesday. Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living Associate Director Shawn...
Jun 08, 2021
