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The Louisiana House overwhelmingly passed legislation on Thursday that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams in Louisiana schools.

Will cash prizes, free crawfish, or even free booze encourage more Louisiana residents to get vaccinated? The Governor is thinking it over.

Hospitalizations and case counts are down but what the future might hold in the fight against COVID is what concerns state health officials the most.

Governor John Bel Edwards is encouraging operators of Louisiana restaurants, bars, catering companies and other food-related establishments to register for the U.S. Small Business Administration's new Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

The Governor would like to have a word with you today at 3:30 to discuss what our state's next steps will be in the coronavirus mitigation plan.

The decision to discontinue face coverings could come as soon as this week depending on what the coronavirus data reveals.

Governor John Bel Edwards said Monday that he will not back any bills that would restrict transgender athletes or other proposals that would restrict minors who are seeking transgender treatments.

More severe storms with heavy rain are forecast for much of the state today but the end to the inclement weather is in sight.

The current executive order from Governor Edwards is set to expire tomorrow. Today's press conference will clarify what is next for Louisiana.

Governor Edwards says if you want to return to crawfish boils and festivals you're going to want to roll up your sleeve and get vaccinated.

Tucked into the American Rescue Act that was recently signed into law is a requirement that says states that accept aid are restricted from cutting taxes through 2024. Attorney General Jeff Landry joined other Republican AG’s in opposing the tax cut limitation.

Governor John Bel Edwards offers a very simple explanation as to why the mandate won't be dropped anytime soon.

Gov. John Bel Edwards has kicked off Louisiana’s annual budget negotiations with lawmakers by suggesting a more than $36 billion spending plan for next year.

Chief Glover says his officers would enforce a local mandate but they are currently not enforcing the statewide mask mandate.

Once again Louisiana's Governor is asking for federal assistance in yet another natural disaster in the state.

The head of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers believes that Governor Edwards should re-evaluate the COVID vaccination priority order.

If Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is going to be recalled, a significant amount of signatures would need to be collected in the next month.

The request for $3 billion in federal block grants will help residents in 21 Louisiana parishes recover from the record-breaking hurricane season.

In the midst of a crazy day in the news, Governor Edwards held a press conference to address the state of Louisiana on COVID-19. The Governor of Louisiana expressed how he is "fed up" with people who are still not following mitigation measures.

The owners of the bar intend to have their day in court to discuss the legality of the Governor's COVID mandates.