Former Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, said many people pushed him to run against incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy for the U.S. Senate this year.
The costs of running Louisiana’s juvenile justice system surged over the past seven years as elected officials decided to keep more teens and young adults in youth prisons.
The proposed increases seem to be a significant issue when the Legislature convenes for its regular session from March 9 to June 1, with some Democrats and advocacy groups already expressing concerns.
Democrats total only 39 of the 137 members of the Louisiana Legislature. Making up just under 30% of the collective, they are almost always outvoted.
The EPA is moving to repeal the endangerment finding — the legal backbone of U.S. climate rules. Here’s what that could mean ...
State Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack says he could be helping New Orleans clean up its finances for years.
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‘I Didn’t Know What to Do’: Louisiana Woman Sentenced to Life for Desperately Feeding Her Infant Cow Milk After Hurricane Katrina Denied Parole
Parole was denied for a Louisiana mother of four who was convicted of the murder of her 5-month-old infant after feeding him ...
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A homicide investigation is underway in Shreveport after a man with a lengthy criminal record was shot and killed. Morris Edwards III, 43, was found lying in the middle of Clanton ...
Trump has long wielded his endorsements as a cudgel to purge the Republican party of those he clashed with, such as former ...
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