Recreational Cannabis Legislation Moves Forward in LouisianaRecreational Cannabis Legislation Moves Forward in LouisianaThe House Criminal Justice Committee has voted to move legislation on recreational cannabis forward for debate on the House floor. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Legislature Considers Law Setting Doghouse RegulationsLegislature Considers Law Setting Doghouse RegulationsIt would update the animal cruelty law by defining what proper shelter for a dog is.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Legislators Say ‘No’ to Vaccination Info on Louisiana LicenseLegislators Say ‘No’ to Vaccination Info on Louisiana LicenseA House Committee says there should be no connection between the privilege of driving and getting a vaccination. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
House Considers Second Flat Tax BillHouse Considers Second Flat Tax BillThat bill would replace the current income tax brackets with a 4.25-percent flat tax.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
How High is High? Louisiana Cannabis Use Soars According to StudyHow High is High? Louisiana Cannabis Use Soars According to StudyA little over 370,000 Louisiana residents say they've used cannabis in the past month. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Gov. John Bel Edwards Says He Won’t Support Bills That Ban Transgender AthletesGov. John Bel Edwards Says He Won’t Support Bills That Ban Transgender AthletesGovernor John Bel Edwards said Monday that he will not back any bills that would restrict transgender athletes or other proposals that would restrict minors who are seeking transgender treatments.Jude WalkerJude Walker
Corporal Punishment Could Soon be Banned in Louisiana SchoolsCorporal Punishment Could Soon be Banned in Louisiana SchoolsTeachers and Administrators might soon have to legally "spare the rod" when it comes to classroom discipline. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Support for Smokable Marijuana Wafting Through LA LegislatureSupport for Smokable Marijuana Wafting Through LA LegislatureLouisiana Legislators are moving forward on smokable medical marijuana legislation in the first weeks of the new session. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Sports Wagering Revenue Allocation to be DebatedLouisiana Sports Wagering Revenue Allocation to be DebatedWhere will the money generated from sports wagering in Louisiana be spent? The legislature will debate that as part of the upcoming session. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Bills Legalizing, Taxing Marijuana FiledBills Legalizing, Taxing Marijuana FiledThe lawmaker is framing the bill as a way to raise revenue and as a way to ease the burden on the state's criminal justice system.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Louisiana Bill Would Make Employers Liable if Vaccine RequiredLouisiana Bill Would Make Employers Liable if Vaccine RequiredThe measure would also go after airlines, cruise lines, and other private businesses that require vaccination to use their services. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Bill Filed That Would Decriminalize Marijuana in LouisianaBill Filed That Would Decriminalize Marijuana in LouisianaThe measure's supporters say decriminalizing marijuana would lead to fewer arrests and could actually save the state money. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells