D.B. Narveson

Capitol Views: House kills bill outlawing underage drinking on private property; cursive writing bill passes

With a 48-37 vote, the Louisiana House today voted down a bill outlawing persons...

Capitol Views: Lawmakers shoot down more equal pay bills

Measures designed to extend equal pay for women to contractors and private workers, and...

Capitol Views: ‘Sanctuary cities’ bill stalls in committee; license plate reader bill fails

A rare tie vote in a Louisiana Senate committee today has stalled a high-profile...

Capitol Views: Constitutional convention bill advanced alongside restricted funding proposal

Legislation that would create a special task force to evaluate the need for a...

Capitol Views: Equal pay bill shot down in Louisiana House committee

Editor's note: This story has been changed since original publication. An earlier version stated Charmaine Caccioppi...

Capitol Views: House committee advances license plate reader bill despite ‘crony capitalism’ accusations

Despite privacy concerns and accusations of “crony capitalism,” a Louisiana House committee approved legislation...

Capitol Views: Overdose antidote bill headed to senate floor

A bill seeking to make a heroin overdose antidote available over the counter at...

Capitol Views: Budget compromise could come down to four days

Now that the Louisiana House has advanced the state budget to the upper chamber,...

Capitol Views: Budget compromise could come down to four days

Now that the Louisiana House has advanced the state budget to the upper chamber,...

Capitol Views: Louisiana House backs attorney general’s spending plan despite Edwards’ concern; debate begins on budget

After more than three hours of debate on the House floor today, representatives voted...