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So far any changes to Louisiana's TOPS program have failed to make it out of the House Education Committee.

Should 17 year-old citizens be treated as adults by the criminal justice system? A group that says "no" plans a rally at the state capitol today.

Louisiana pet owners will more than likely have to wait a little longer before it is legal for them to be placed in eternal rest with their beloved pets.

If you text and drive or choose to drive without wearing a seat belt you're not only driving irresponsibly but getting caught could take a bigger bite out of your paycheck.

One political analyst suggests that the relative calm of the current session of the Legislature is about to come to an end. There are many key issues that lawmakers will be addressing and most of those issues have more than side.

Defining what you can and can't do with an airborne drone, that's what new legislation in the House Criminal Justice Committee hopes to spell out clearly for drone pilots.

Sportsmen in Louisiana's great outdoors might soon have another wardrobe choice when it comes to safety during hunting season.

A suggestion by fourth grade students falls flat in the House Education Committee. School uniforms will not be banned in Louisiana public schools.

Legislation to legislate the actions of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association have moved out of committee and are headed for debate on the House floor.

Should public school students be required to wear uniforms to school? That is a question that is before the House Committee on Education today.

A Louisiana lawmaker wants to make it legal for pet owners to be buried with their furry friends. The measure is being introduced to the legislature for consideration.

State Rep. Jean Paul Coussan weighs in on the special legislative session and how Louisiana fared.

The Louisiana Legislature has concluded its special session. Was it a success? If they were playing horse shoes or hand grenades you'd say yes.

Could the proposed one cent sales tax increase actually be more than a penny on your purchases? The debate rages on in the special session.

Just remember that your campaign contribution will help get your legislator into a much better seat at Tiger Stadium than you could ever afford.

The Senate could make or break a proposed tax increase on alcohol when they consider the issue during their session today. The House has already approved a tax increase on both alcohol and cigarettes.

It's not over yet but there does appear to be some significant movement in the Louisiana's budgeting stalemate. You and I should expect less state services and higher taxes to pay for them.

In the Senate legislation the one cent tax will have a five year life span. That's different than the House proposal. A conference committee will have to be adjourned to hammer out the final legislation.

The Senate's tax committee on Sunday advanced a 1-cent increase in the state sales tax.

If you're a drinker and a smoker then you'd better be prepared to pay a little more for your vices. Proposed tax increases on cigarettes and booze will be taken up by the Louisiana House this week.