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Louisiana lawmakers won’t increase their payÂ
Louisiana lawmakers won't raise their future pay after conceding that the optics of increasing their own salaries for part-time jobs while stripping teacher raises...
Louisiana Secretary of State says GOP’s election integrity effort is unnecessaryÂ
Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin, Louisiana’s chief elections officer and a Republican, says the Republican National Committee’s plan to join the Louisiana GOP
Louisiana House and Senate headed for showdown over teacher pay Â
Louisiana Senate leaders intend to push to give public school teachers a pay raise in their budget proposal, setting up a showdown with House...
‘LaPolitics’: Interest in governor’s race running high
There’s an incredible amount of interest in the governor’s race this year. In fact, there are already more than a dozen forums scheduled inside and outside of the state.
Biden wants new limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The Biden administration is proposing new limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants.
Bill raising age to enter bars amended after pressure from college-age workers
In the face of immense pushback from young service industry workers, a proposed law to prohibit 18- to 20-year-olds from entering or working in...
Alford: The clock is ticking on a budget dealÂ
The House of Representatives sent a proposed budget package across Memorial Hall to the Senate last week.
How movie tax credits fit into Louisiana’s budget debate
The incentives Louisiana provides to motion picture productions have been linked to money spent on early childhood education in the ongoing debate over the...
PAR commentary: House budget plan is setting the stage for a late-session clashÂ
Spending plans crafted by Republican leaders in the Louisiana House and approved this week would trade most of the governor’s recommended education investments to instead pay down retirement debt, setting up a financial clash with senators who want a different approach.
Lawmaker accuses LSU System of neglecting Shreveport campusÂ
State Rep. Thomas Pressly, R-Shreveport, blasted LSU System administrators on the House floor Thursday
‘LaPolitics’: A Trump ticket in Louisiana?
This is the second party endorsement for a candidate closely aligned to former President Donald Trump.
Louisiana lawmakers want to be seen on God’s side during election year
During an election year in Louisiana, lawmakers want to be seen as on God's side in a state where Christianity is the dominant faith.Â
What does the state do with all the hemp products it mistakenly legalized?Â
A possible solution for what to do with the hundreds of hemp products that Louisiana mistakenly legalized for recreational use last year cleared an early hurdle Tuesday in a state Senate committee.
Legislation tightening regulations on carbon capture projects moving forwardÂ
Legislation to tighten regulations for carbon capture projects is moving through the Louisiana House following strong opposition to those projects in some communities.
Parishes could see larger oil and gas revenues if voters approveÂ
Lawmakers advanced two proposed constitutional amendments Monday that would give parish governments a larger share of oil and gas tax revenues.
Alford: State spending cap debate evolving
Should the state of Louisiana spend more money than what’s allowed under its constitution for the current fiscal year and the next?Â
Schools are struggling to help students make up lost ground due to COVIDÂ
Billions of federal dollars are available to help Louisiana students make up ground lost in the classroom to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some educators say they don’t have the staff to put the plans in place
‘LaPolitics’: Q&A with Beth Mizell, the Senate president pro tem
LaPolitics: For the first time in 10 years, the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus held a pre-session retreat. As chairwoman, can you share some of...
Louisiana unemployed workers could see benefits cut in halfÂ
Workers in Louisiana who lose their jobs would see half the unemployment benefits currently available if a proposal being considered in the legislature is approved.Â
Louisiana governor candidates pressed on issues at PAR forum
All seven of the candidates for Louisiana governor agree more public money should be invested on early childhood education. Nearly all believe the state...
