Category Archives: Politics & Government
BRPD announce settlement details with Blane Salamoni
Baton Rouge police announce that Blane Salamoni, the officer who fired six shots into the body of Alton Sterling, will never work as a B-R-P-D officer as part of a settlement reached. Salamoni will be...
Aug 01, 2019
Ref abuse, chemical castration laws take effect
A suite of new laws took effect today, including an effort to prevent the harassment of refs in amateur and high school sports, and an expansion of judge's abilities to order chemical castrations. Met...
Aug 01, 2019 British Library / CC
Marriage in Louisiana now has an age limit of 16
Louisiana now has a minimum age for marriage in the state. The new law that goes into effect today sets the age at 16. During discussion by lawmakers, the age limit for marriage received pushback from...
Aug 01, 2019 anthony kelly / CC
Cassidy releases proposal for paid leave for new parents
Senator Bill Cassidy releases a paid leave proposal for new parents. Cassidy says with the plan, new parents would be allowed to take $5,000 advance on the child tax credit, reducing the $2,000 annual...
Jul 30, 2019 Senator Bill Cassidy (R) - Louisiana
Abraham, Rispone make big moves this week
The GOP side of the governor's race is starting to heat up with Eddie Rispone beginning a substantial statewide ad blast and Congressman Abraham securing a major endorsement. Abraham may be behind his...
Jul 30, 2019 Governor's mansion in Baton Rouge
Julie Stokes not seeking re-election to House this fall
Kenner Representative Julie Stokes announces she is not seeking reelection this fall. Stokes was first elected to the House seat in 2013, and in 2017 ran for state treasurer, but pulled out of the rac...
Jul 29, 2019
Another cybersecurity threat discovered in Tangipahoa School System
The Tangipahoa Parish Public School System is the latest in the state to uncover a potential cybersecurity issue. LSU's Stephenson National Center for Security Research Executive Director Jeff Moulton...
Jul 29, 2019 Yuri Samoilov / CC
Good government groups want candidates this fall to discuss detailed policy plans, less rhetoric
Three nonpartisan good government groups have joined forces in an effort to get the candidates for governor and the legislature to discuss details on what they plan to do if elected. The Council for a...
Jul 28, 2019
Go Fund Me Campaign started to replace LSU's library
After LSU unveiled its multi-million dollar athletic complex for the football team this week, some alumni want to put the focus back on academics. LSU Alum Ginger Gibson isn't faulting the University ...
Jul 26, 2019
Gov. Edwards declares first cybersecurity related state of emergency in Louisiana
Gov. Edwards issues a statewide emergency declaration following a cybersecurity attack on several school systems in North Louisiana. Senior Coordinating Official for the Louisiana Cybersecurity Commis...
Jul 25, 2019 Yuri Samoilov / CC
