Louisiana Politics

Louisiana Legislature Considers Major Changes to State Employment

News Summary The Louisiana Legislature is advancing Senate Bill 8, which seeks to transfer the authority over state employee classifications…

5 hours ago

Louisiana Leaders Urge Investment in Southern University

News Summary Outgoing LSU President William Tate calls for greater investment in Southern University, highlighting historical financial disparities between the…

5 hours ago

Louisiana Lawmakers Pass House Bill 674 to Revamp Ethics Laws

News Summary Louisiana has passed House Bill 674, a sweeping change to the state's ethics laws that may reduce accountability…

4 days ago

Louisiana Senate Approves Reduced Funding for LA GATOR Program

News Summary The Louisiana Senate Finance Committee has approved a budget that cuts funding for the LA GATOR Private School…

5 days ago

Louisiana’s Tax Cut Legislation Faces Delay in Senate

News Summary A comprehensive tax cut package in Louisiana has been stalled in the Senate, with discussions postponed until 2025.…

6 days ago

Immigration Raid at New Orleans Construction Site Raises Concerns

News Summary Federal immigration agents conducted a raid at the Mirabeau Water Garden construction site in New Orleans, detaining multiple…

1 week ago

Louisiana Lawmakers Push for Transfer of University of New Orleans

News Summary Louisiana lawmakers are advancing legislation to transfer the University of New Orleans (UNO) back to the Louisiana State…

2 weeks ago

Calls for Resignation After Jailbreak in New Orleans

News Summary Louisiana Representative Aimee Adatto Freeman demands the resignation of Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson after a jailbreak left…

2 weeks ago

Jena, Louisiana Hosts Protest for Detained Activist Khalil

News Summary Hundreds gathered in Jena, Louisiana, on May 22, 2025, to protest the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine…

2 weeks ago

Lawsuit Challenges Louisiana Air Monitoring Law

News Summary Environmental advocacy groups in Louisiana have filed a federal lawsuit against the Louisiana Community Air Monitoring Reliability Act,…

2 weeks ago