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Truth be told, there's probably no one reading this right now that is making the same salary they made over forty years ago, back in 1980.

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control considers this an "increased threat to public safety"

It may be hard to believe, but 156 years ago when slavery was officially abolished in the United States by the enactment of the 13th amendment - it didn't catch on everywhere entirely.  Some states (like Louisiana) still have wording in their state constitutions that allow for forced labor, which is how we get work farms and lots of other inmate-staffed operations in the state...

There is a proposed bill in the Alabama Legislature that would require all men in the state to get a vasectomy within one month of their 50th birthday or the birth of their third biological child, whichever comes first.

Before Governor John Bel Edwards’ changes, the decision to issue the tax break was made by a state level board.

Budget cuts could result in 10,000 prisoners being released early. The plan is to release 1,500 to 1,600 prisoners per month starting next month.

The bill that would have allowed Louisiana to join 44 other states that currently enjoy ride sharing services is dead.

Governor John Bel Edwards is enjoying a spike in his favorability ratings as former Governor Bobby Jindal is seen more and more by many to blame for our state's economic woes. 43% of the good people of the Bayou State had a positive view on the newly elected Democrat, up from 34% just three weeks ago. Ano...

Looks like the new Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary, Rebekah Gee, gives a drive-through Hurricane the thumbs down. No more drive-through daiquiris? That's just un-Louisiana-like!