Mitch Rabalais

‘LaPolitics:’ Q&A with the House speaker

LaPolitics recently sat down with Louisiana House Speaker Taylor Barras to discuss the latest...

Capitol Views: Hazing legislation passes

The House of Representatives approved legislation this morning which would change the guidelines around...

Capitol Views: Tax refunds for wrongly collected dollars could be on the horizon  

The Senate moved this morning to send legislation to Gov. John Bel Edwards that...

Capitol Views: Marriage age heads to negotiation

The Senate this morning rejected House amendments to legislation that would make it illegal...

Capitol Views: House passes food labeling bill

The House of Representatives approved legislation Monday morning which would require food manufacturers to...

Capitol Views: Pay raise up for district attorneys

The Senate Judiciary B Committee advanced legislation Friday morning which would give a salary...

‘LaPolitics:’ Teachers unions looking to fall elections

One day after news broke of a possible teacher walkout, Gov. John Bel Edwards...

Capitol Views: Marijuana legalization gets little support

The House Criminal Justice Committee moved this morning to reject legislation that could have...

Capitol Views: Sports betting on its last legs

The House Appropriations Committee moved Tuesday afternoon to hold off on advancing legislation that would...

‘LaPolitics:’ Baton Rouge-area BESE seat opens up

BESE board member Kathy Edmonston, R-Gonzales, announced this week she will not be seeking...