Louisiana Asks – Can I Be Buried with My Pet When I Die?
Many Louisiana residents love their pets like family but can those "family members" be buried with you when your time comes to cross your own rainbow bridge?
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UPDATE: Appeals Court Stays Lower Court’s Redistricting Order
Legislative leaders are calling on Governor John Bel Edwards to cancel the special redistricting session.
Louisiana Legislators as Substitute Teachers? It Could Happen
A resolution in the Louisiana House would call on Representatives to volunteer in the classroom as substitute teachers.
Bill to Boost Speeding Fines on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge Advances
Fines for speeding on that stretch of Interstate 10 in Louisiana could be five times greater than they are now.
Civil Rights Groups Sue Over New Louisiana Congressional Maps
The map's architects are defending the bill, saying it wasn't possible to carve out a second majority-minority district.
Edwards Offers Republicans Some Cheese to go with Their ‘Whine’
Some Republican lawmakers call out Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards for "playing politics" during the override session.
Louisiana Lawmakers Ask President Biden to End Pause on Offshore Oil Production
Many have noticed a spike in gas prices at the pumps lately. Many experts in the industry attribute President Biden's pause on offshore oil and gas production as the culprit.
Governor Edwards Agrees to Bill Adding $300 Million to Roadwork
A specific list of road and bridge work will be prioritized.
“Southern Nights” Becomes Official State Cultural Anthem
Governor Edwards signed Rep. Vincent Pierre's bill into law on Tuesday.
Louisiana to End Tax Credit for Electric Cars July 1
The Louisiana Legislature is pulling the plug on tax credits designed to bolster electric car sales in the state.
“Southern Nights” Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
If the bill is signed, the sound would become Louisiana's cultural anthem.
Louisiana Senate Approves Plan to Divert Funds to Infrastructure
The Senate-approved legislation doesn't call for new taxes or raise existing ones but will still add $375 million to go toward infrastructure projects.