Louisiana Legislature Special Session On Insurance May Take Place In February

Gov. Edwards' administration and legislative leadership said it's likely a special session of the legislature will be scheduled.

Surveillance Cameras Recorded You. Who Should Be Able To See?

Local law enforcement collects more and more video surveillance footage from public spaces, and government agencies must grapple with this.

Tight-Knit Colfax Community Combats Open-Burn Pit: ‘We Are The Flush Toilet…'

In Colfax, La., a legend, rich history await visitors.

Louisiana Budget Priorities: Where The Governor, State Lawmakers Stand

Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana legislators agree that pay raises for K-12 school teachers, roads and bridges will likely hold benefits.

Louisiana Sheriff's Dept., Has Destroyed Records Of Alleged Officer Misconduct For Years

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has been unlawfully destroying deputies' disciplinary records for at least 10 years, the report says.

Study: States That Limit Business With Banks That ‘Boycott' Fossil Fuels Could Pay High Cost

Republican state policymakers' efforts to boost fossil fuels are described in part in the report as "Texas-like legislation."

LSU Professor Promoted After Misconduct Allegations, Lawsuit Against Accuser

An LSU professor, who sued a man for defamation for reporting him to police and the university for a rape allegation, has agreed to settle.

Homeowners And Businesses Could Face Drastic Costs If Lawmakers Exempt Inventory Tax

A Louisiana House panel mulling proposals for changes to the state's tax structure was warned Wednesday that drastic tax hikes may occur.

Former Louisiana Democrats Chair, State Senator Gets Prison Time For Wire Fraud

A federal judge in New Orleans sentenced former state senator Karen Carter Peterson to 22 months in prison Wednesday.

Federal Government Takes Over Slidell Housing Authority

Federal authorities have taken over Slidell's beleaguered housing authority, accusing local officials of blocking access to records.

Louisiana Republican Party Considers Backing Elimination Of No-Fault Divorce

The Republican Party of Louisiana is debating whether to recommend the elimination of no-fault divorce.

Slave Descendant Wants Louisiana Lawmakers To Probe Tax Incentive Deals

A descendant of slaves from St. John the Baptist Parish wants La., legislators to take a role in auditing lucrative tax incentive deals.

Path To Clear Criminal Records Remains Bumpy In Louisiana

A line with a few dozen people stretched outside the door of the building where volunteers were helping escort folks through the process.

Age Verification Law For Adult Websites Comes With Privacy, Technical Concerns

As Louisiana rang in the new year, Louisianians took to social media to express concerns about a new law that required age verification.

She Warned The Grain Elevator Would Disrupt Sacred Black History. They Deleted Her Findings.

Local plantation holds deep meaning for descendants of people who’d once been enslaved.

Extreme Weather Causes Homelessness And Threatens People Experiencing Homelessness | Clarence J. Adams Sr.

Many have nowhere to turn.

New Law Keeps Some Industrial Pollution Accidents Hidden From The Public

An advocacy organization says environmental self audits will leave the public more in the dark.

How Louisiana Prisons Have Handled COVID-19: 9 Things To Know

Louisiana houses 46 percent of the people it imprisons.

New Orleans To Consider $15/hour Minimum Wage For City Employees, Contractors

A proposed ordinance to raise the minimum wage of city contractors and some city workers to $15 per hour will appear.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards Vetoes Transgender Sports Ban

Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoed a ban on transgender women and girls participating in women and girls sporting events.

Fraction Of La. Unemployment Payments Went To Dead People, Audit Finds

The Louisiana Workforce Commission distributed just over one one-hundredth of its total unemployment payments to people who were dead.

Settled Into New Homes, Refugees In US Say They Are Working For A Better Life For All

The United Nations reports that 11.2 million people were displaced from their homelands.

Gov. John Bel Edwards Expresses Support For Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Lamar Davis

On his first radio show after the 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he had signed a bill.

We Who Wear Natural Hairstyles Shouldn't Have To Change It For Employment | Tammy C. Barney

A White manager was concerned when my best friend — like me, a Black woman — came to work with her hair in tiny twists.

Louisiana Governor Signs Bill To Eliminate Jail, Prison Time For Modest Marijuana Possession

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a new law that eliminates jail and prison time for the possession of modest amounts of marijuana.

Louisiana Legislative Session 2021: Winners And Losers

Lawmakers approved a business-friendly tax policy overhaul and prioritized transportation funding over most other budget items.

RISE St. James Co-Founder Sharon Lavigne Wins Goldman Environmental Prize

Sharon Lavigne, a retired special needs teacher in St. James Parish won the prize.

In This Legislative Session, Louisiana Republicans Flipped The Meaning Of Discrimination | Jarvis DeBerry

During a committee meeting where he voted against legislation that sought to protect Louisiana's LGBTQ renters.

Tax Reform Proposal Heads To Louisiana Voters And Gov. Edwards

Louisiana voters will get to choose this fall whether they want to give up their ability to deduct their federal income tax bills.

Juneteenth Expected To Become A State Holiday In Louisiana

Juneteenth, a day celebrating the delayed news of freedom.

Louisiana Legislature Votes To Decriminalize Possession Of Modest Amounts Of Marijuana

The Louisiana Legislature voted to decriminalize the possession of modest amounts of marijuana across the state.

Sports Betting Is Coming To Louisiana: 9 Things You Need To Know

Louisiana residents may be placing bets on sports as early as next fall.

La. Lawmakers Approve Centralized Sales Tax Commission

The Louisiana Legislature passed a tax reform bill Thursday.

Resolution Initiated By 13-Year-Old Aims To Recycle Louisiana's Political Campaign Signs

When campaigns are over, corrugated plastic signs are often left behind on neutral grounds and in ditches.

Memorial Day Memories: Courage Of War Correspondents

I never fought in the Vietnam War. I joined United Press International, a worldwide wire service, in 1975 at the end of that conflict.

100 Years After The Tulsa Race Massacre, Lessons From My Grandfather

When Viola Fletcher, 107, appeared before Congress this month, she called for the nation to officially acknowledge the Tulsa race riot.

Japanese American Soldiers In World War II Fought The Axis Abroad And Racial Prejudice At Home

Imagine being forced from your home by the government, being imprisoned in a detention camp under armed guards and behind barbed wire.

Louisiana Won't Legalize Recreational Marijuana This Year

The push to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Louisiana died Tuesday, when the Louisiana House rejected legislation.

In Louisiana, You've Got Your Water Bill And Your Drinking-Water Bill | Jarvis DeBerry

Do you remember the start of the pandemic when people rushed grocery stores and bought as much water as they could?

Louisiana May Look At Changing Medical Release For Sick, Dying Incarcerated People — Again

A lawmaker wants the state to put together a commission to study Louisiana's policies related to the release of incarcerated people who ...