Category Archives: Politics & Government
Louisiana Lawmakers advance resolution to discourage scheduling of daytime LSU home football games during the month of September
The House Education Committee advances a resolution asking the SEC not to schedule LSU home football games in September before 6pm. It's being proposed by Harahan Republican John Illg, who noted that ...
May 08, 2025 Tiger Stadium (photo courtesy of LSU Athletics)
Louisiana House lawmakers advance bill that bans handheld cell phones while driving, except for emergencies
The House has advanced a bill that would ban the use of handheld cell phones while driving, except in emergencies. Slidell Republican Brian Glorioso wrote the bill; he says distracted driving is a hug...
May 07, 2025 photo: Alexandre Boucher/Unsplash
Report: Democrats approach former Governor John Bel Edwards about challenging Senator Cassidy next year
National Democrats are reportedly encouraging former Governor John Bel Edwards to run for Senate in 2026 against Republican Senator Bill Cassidy. The New York Times reports Senate Minority Leader Chuc...
May 07, 2025 Governor John Bel Edwards smiles as he thanks his wife Donna for serving as First Lady during his final State of the State address. April 10, 2023.
Louisiana DOTD issues warning: Beware of scam text messages for unpaid toll road charges
More and more people are getting scam text messages claiming that they have an unpaid toll road charge. Rodney Mallett with DOTD says that's something that the department simply does not do. "The Depa...
May 07, 2025
Kratom bill passes in Louisiana Senate, seeks House approval
A bill that would make kratom illegal in Louisiana moves to the House. The Senate passed SB 154 yesterday on a vote of 26-11, split right down party lines. The author, West Monroe Republican Jay Morri...
May 07, 2025 Irrmago / Depositphotos.com
Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee advances homestead exemption bill
The House Ways and Means Committee has approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would give voters the opportunity to decide whether parishes should have the option to increase the homestead e...
May 07, 2025
OMV offices throughout Louisiana slammed with individuals getting REAL IDs before May 7th deadline
OMV offices across the state are jammed with people getting their REAL IDs, as regular driver's licenses will no longer be adequate to board commercial flights starting tomorrow. As such, people are w...
May 06, 2025 Customers wait in line to obtain REAL IDs at Denham Springs Express OMV (photo: Andrew Greenstein/LRN)
Louisiana Legislature considering new rules for those unemployed to keep their benefits
If you're collecting unemployment, you might soon be required to increase your work searches and keep your job interview appointments in order to keep your benefits. The House has passed HB 153 by a v...
May 06, 2025 Stuart Seeger / CC
Marshall Simien defeats incumbent Nic Hunter to become new mayor of Lake Charles
On July 1st, Lake Charles will have a new mayor, as Marshall Simien unseated two-term incumbent Nic Hunter over the weekend. Mayor-elect Simien says it was a hard-fought campaign, but Mayor Hunter was...
May 06, 2025
Governor Landry signs executive order seeking a waiver from the USDA to ban the use of SNAP money to purchase soda and candy
The Louisiana Legislature is debating a comprehensive nutrition bill that, among other things, would ban SNAP recipients from using their benefits to buy soft drinks Governor Jeff Landry is not waitin...
May 02, 2025
