Lawmakers in Louisiana have begun talks surrounding a proposal that would offer residents who are currently receiving unemployment a $1,000 bonus if they choose to return to work.
Gov. John Bel Edwards is pushing for a third year to get the minimum wage increased in the state of Louisiana. He's also encouraging lawmakers to enact equal pay.
It has been over a decade since Louisiana State Troopers have received a pay increase. The money is there to give them one if the legislature will authorize the agency to spend it.
Medical marijuana is legal in Louisiana. It is not legal for anyone to sell it to you though. One state lawmaker thinks it's time to discuss changes in the state's pot laws. How do you feel about the issue?