Category Archives: Politics & Government
House Bill 119, aimed at criminalizing possession, selling and distributing AI-produced images of nude minors, advances in Louisiana legislature
Legislation that would result in at least one year of prison time for possessing, selling and distributing artificial intelligence-produced nudity of a minor heads to the House floor. The measure incr...
Mar 19, 2026
Oil spill in Terrebonne Bay could negatively affect Louisiana oyster harvests
Last month's oil spill from a terminal operated by the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, or LOOP, is threatening the state's oyster industry. Last month, a cargo transfer hose at the terminal located 18 mi...
Mar 19, 2026 Toukou Sousui 淙穂鶫箜 / CC
An AI-generated political ad supporting congressional candidate Rick Edmonds is a first for Louisiana
A political action committee that supports fifth district Republican congressional candidate Rick Edmonds says it's produced what it claims is the first-ever AI political ad in the state's history. Li...
Mar 19, 2026 (graphic courtesy of Louisiana First Victory Fund)
Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) clarifies how Constitutional Amendment 3 would fund pay raises for teachers
The Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana, or A+PEL, is working to clear up what it says are misconceptions about Constitutional Amendment 3 on the May 16th ballot. A+PEL Executive Director D...
Mar 19, 2026
2026 Oscar-winning Best Picture "Sinners," filmed in and around New Orleans, showcases talent of Louisiana's film industry
Louisiana's film industry is celebrating after "Sinners," which was filmed in and around New Orleans, won four Oscars, including Michael B. Jordan for Best Actor. Film Louisiana President Jason Waggen...
Mar 19, 2026
Louisiana lawmakers discuss changes to Department of Children and Family services in wake of multiple child abuse-related deaths
State Senators are fed up and want solutions on how the Department of Children and Family Services can be more effective in preventing serious injuries or deaths after the state agency gets involved i...
Mar 18, 2026
Julia Letlow remains non-committal on requests to debate Bill Cassidy ahead of 2026 U.S. Senate primary
Almost two weeks ago, Bill Cassidy challenged Julia Letlow to three debates ahead of the May 16th primary. So far, Letlow hasn't committed to any one of them, only saying she cannot make the middle on...
Mar 18, 2026 JULIA LETLOW (left) and BILL CASSIDY (right) (photos: Wikimedia Commons)
Lawsuit involving Louisiana Tech's attempt to leave for Sun Belt Conference cancelled as Conference USA files motion to move case to federal court
Tomorrow's hearing in Lincoln Parish in the University of Louisiana System's lawsuit against Conference USA is cancelled. The UL System filed the lawsuit on behalf of Louisiana Tech in its quest to le...
Mar 18, 2026
New report ranks Louisiana as third-best state for doctors to practice medicine
Where does Louisiana rank for doctors to practice in? A new report by WalletHub has Louisiana at third overall in the country, behind only Montana and Indiana. WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo says one key...
Mar 18, 2026 AlexNazaruk / Depositphotos.com
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry advises voters to review their party affiliation ahead of May 16th closed primary
The May 16th primary is about two months away, and Secretary of State Nancy Landry is urging voters to check their party affiliation on their voter registration. Landry says the May 16th primary is cl...
Mar 18, 2026 Louisiana Secretary of State NANCY LANDRY (photo courtesy of Nancy Landry/Facebook)
