The work of revamping the state’s tax system, which has been going on for weeks behind the scenes, became public Friday when Senate President Page Cortez released an announcement signed by leaders in both chambers.
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards asked the Republican legislative majority to move around hundreds of millions of dollars in federal pandemic aid to cover operating expenses without cutting state services, plus ensure enough money to give teachers…
Gov. John Bel Edwards' plan to boost teacher pay by $400 per year got a blistering reception Friday from teacher leaders.
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Ascension Parish Judge Steven Tureau will not recuse himself from a ruling on whether District Attorney Ricky Babin -- his former boss -- should pay Murphy Painter attorney's fees and other penalties for denying him access to the tape that deraile…
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry chose not to disclose that he had to discipline one of his top deputies following a sexual harassment complaint in an annual report that tracks sexual misconduct across state government and is required by state law.
Teachers are in line for a $400 pay raise in a state budget plan that will contain no spending cuts, Gov. John Bel Edwards told reporters Thursday afternoon, after the state received a windfall of federal money for the Medicaid program.
Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday that he had no prior knowledge of allegations that former LSU football coach Les Miles reached a settlement with a student and was investigated for sexual harassment during his time at LSU.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will hold his weekly media briefing Thursday afternoon, where he's expected to discuss the latest on coronavirus cases and the state's response to last week's winter storm.
Known for his colorful tropes, U.S. Sen. John N. Kennedy apologized for going too far, Politico reported.
The state has cleared a key hurdle for the widening of Interstate 10 between La. 415 and the I-10/12 split, Louisiana transportation chief Shawn Wilson said Thursday.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Advocate and Times-Picayune editor Peter Kovacs in a live virtual town hall Thursday to discuss the latest on vaccines, lifting coronavirus restrictions and more.
The federal Transportation Security Administration tweeted Wednesday afternoon a reminder that travelers on Oct. 1, 2021 are going to need REAL ID compliant identification in order to fly.
Trashed on social media and censured by Louisiana Republicans, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy described himself Wednesday as "at peace" with his vote to convict former President Donald Trump at his impeachment trial and dismissed the scorching GOP backlas…
Leaders of the Louisiana Legislature are asking that public school districts use part of the $1 billion in new federal coronavirus aid to expand high-speed internet access for students, many of whom are relying on distance learning because of the …
In move many expect to signal U.S. reengagement in the world body, the U.S. Senate Tuesday confirmed Baker-native Linda Thomas-Greenfield to the cabinet-level position of Ambassador to the United Nations.
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Though next statewide election is a little less than three years away, both Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Attorney General Jeff Landry are raising big money for the November 2023 election, according to recent disclosures filed with the Louisiana Bo…
The Louisiana lawmaker who oversees all legislation affecting LSU raised pointed concerns about an academic panel discussion, slated to begin at 3:30 pm Tuesday, on “White Rage” against Blacks.
The U.S. Senate is ready to begin Monday the voting process expected to install LSU alumna and Baker native Linda Thomas-Greenfield in one of the most visible federal posts.
Like a child yelling, “1,2,3, not me” on the playground, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is blaming bureaucrats and renewable energy for the historic collapse of that state’s power supply during last week’s unprecedented cold that cost 30 Texans…
Former two-time Olympic decathlete and LSU track champion Claston Bernard declared Friday that freedom, faith and family are the binding roots of this nation and that he will defend them against socialism and other forces of division if elected ne…
With an estimated $2 billion provided to Louisiana from a federal coronavirus aid bill passed in December and the likelihood of another federal stimulus package, state legislators are hopeful they can balance the budget for fiscal 2022 with no mor…
For those who thought their January and February utility bills were high, wait until March and April.
President Joe Biden approved Louisiana's emergency declaration Thursday as the state continues to experience historic cold weather and extensive power outages.
Brandon Fremin's tenure as U.S. Attorney in Baton Rouge will come to a close at the end of the month after just three years, but on Thursday he called that service "the highest honor of my career as a prosecutor."
Gov. John Bel Edwards is requesting a presidential emergency declaration as Louisiana continues to experience severe winter weather.
Louisiana utility regulators are taking a deep dive into the chain of events, including what they call greedy natural gas suppliers, that led to the rolling energy blackouts that left some 2 million customers in the dark and cold, some for more th…
A bid to create a high occupancy lane on always crowded Interstate 12 in Baton Rouge that was set to open this year may be delayed until 2022, Louisiana's transportation chief said.
Lawmakers aren’t sure what “sports betting” will look like in Louisiana, who gets to participate and how, when the Legislature convenes on April 12.
Without a doubt, Louisiana is a fossil fuels state whose economy is dependent on the royalties, taxes — an estimated $373 million this year — and the 48,000 jobs oil and gas creates.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy broke with the Republican party in visceral terms Saturday, voting with just six other members of his party to convict Donald Trump on charges of incitement of insurrection and declaring he was putting the Constitution over …
Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana voted Saturday to convict former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial. Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana voted to acquit.
Louisiana was expecting great things once a 5-4 majority on the U.S. Supreme Court opened the door in 2018 to levying taxes on sales made over the Internet by out-of-state vendors. But the results exceeded those expectations.
The top two contenders in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond launched basic television ads last week aimed at introducing themselves to voters.
Dominion Voting Systems, the target of unfounded voter fraud claims by supporters of former President Donald Trump, intends to bid for Louisiana's new voting machine contract as it continues to combat the conspiracy theories surrounding its equipm…
Charles Carey was riding his dirt bike through north Baton Rouge in June 2019 when a police cruiser flipped on its lights.
Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency Thursday as heavy rainfall swept across the state and residents braced for potential wintry conditions through the Mardi Gras weekend.
The head of a statewide group of walk-in clinics emailed about 228,000 state employees, retirees, and their dependents across Louisiana, as well as all 144 legislators, trying to enlist their support in a $40 million contract dispute with the state.
Attorney General Jeff Landry’s lawsuit targeting a reporter for The Times-Picayune and The Advocate who filed a public-records request seeking information about Landry’s office is an “unfortunate example that likely will encourage egregious behavi…
Louisiana legislators, angry at federal executive orders that clip oil and gas drilling and production, grilled Wednesday Edwards’ administration officials, who largely agreed with them.
Over Donald Trump’s presidency, Sen. Bill Cassidy was always a reliable ally, voting with the president 89% of the time and taking a central role in advising the administration on health care policy.
A Baton Rouge judge who reached the state's mandatory judicial retirement age before her coronavirus-delayed election last summer has brought the judiciary into "disrepute" by continuing to serve, a panel of judges, lawyers and laypersons claims.
Louisiana’s two Republican U.S. senators split their vote Tuesday afternoon as the U.S. Senate rejected arguments that the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump was unconstitutional and voted to continue the proceedings on Wednesday.
Louisiana Legislative Auditor Daryl G. Purpera said Monday he’s moving to a higher calling – as pastor of a Baptist church – and would step down March 2 after a decade as the state’s chief watchdog over how government agencies spend public money.
Ronnie Jones, the former top gambling regulator in Louisiana who was ousted from his post last summer, is taking a new job as an advisor to the British gaming firm Entain, helping the company navigate the U.S. regulatory process as it expands a sp…
The sponsor of a bill that would gradually boost Louisiana's gas tax by $660 million per year said Monday he is confident the effort is feasible in 2021 despite the failure of previous efforts to go anywhere.
State Rep. Ted James headlines an early list of names circulating in the local legal community from which the region's next chief federal prosecutor could be chosen.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Simply creating a task force to study law enforcement training and misconduct issues amid a national discussion about racial bias in policing drew sharp tensions in the Louisiana House over the summer. Months later, lawmake…
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State Sen. Karen Carter Peterson provided much more specific answers at a recent campaign forum in the 2nd District Congressional race than did state Sen. Troy Carter, the other top contender.
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry on Friday sued a reporter for The Advocate and The Times-Picayune over a public-records request she filed, asking a judge to issue a declaratory judgment denying the request and seal the proceedings.