UPDATE: Appeals Court Clears Way For Second Redistricting SessionUPDATE: Appeals Court Clears Way For Second Redistricting SessionLawmakers will convene on Wednesday.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
UPDATE: Bill to Eliminate Death Penalty Dead on ArrivalUPDATE: Bill to Eliminate Death Penalty Dead on ArrivalA committee overwhelmingly voted against the bill despite emotional testimony from families affected by death penalty cases.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Senate President: Louisiana Veto Override Session LikelySenate President: Louisiana Veto Override Session LikelyMomentum is building for Louisiana lawmakers to hold an historic veto override session.Associated PressAssociated Press
“Southern Nights” Bill Gets Overwhelming Support In House“Southern Nights” Bill Gets Overwhelming Support In HouseThe bill would make Allen Toussaint's song an official state anthem.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Breaux Bridge Lawmaker Seeks Expansion of Cell Phone LawBreaux Bridge Lawmaker Seeks Expansion of Cell Phone LawDrivers would be explicitly prohibited from taking photos and videos and posting to social media while behind the wheel.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Year-Round School Bill Advances in LegislatureYear-Round School Bill Advances in LegislatureThe bill would allow districts to test 11- or 12-month school years.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Lafayette Lawmaker Proposes Basin Bridge Commission, PoliceLafayette Lawmaker Proposes Basin Bridge Commission, PoliceThe commission would be allowed to set the speed limit along the bridge.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
AUDIO: Terrance Simien Discusses “Southern Nights” BillAUDIO: Terrance Simien Discusses “Southern Nights” BillThe Grammy winner discusses how and why the song perfectly represents Louisiana's culture.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Legislature Considers Law Setting Doghouse RegulationsLegislature Considers Law Setting Doghouse RegulationsIt would update the animal cruelty law by defining what proper shelter for a dog is.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
House Considers Second Flat Tax BillHouse Considers Second Flat Tax BillThat bill would replace the current income tax brackets with a 4.25-percent flat tax.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne