Louisiana Politics

Local educational organization wants voucher program, will hold rally at Capitol on Wednesday

By Kris Cusanza
The fight to find another way to pay for Louisiana's school voucher program begins tomorrow at the Capitol.

Parents continue to fight for and against breakaway school district

By Alex Deiro
The proposed constitutional amendment that creates a new Southeast School District in Baton Rouge passed through the House Education committee in a ten to six vote. It's something parents on both sides have very strong feelings about.

House education committee to look at breakaway district

By Alex Deiro
On Tuesday, the House Education Committee will take up the issue of the breakaway school district. The proposed constitiutional ammendment that would create the Southeastern Community School District passed the Senate Floor last week.

Gosnell horror fuels fight for abortion laws

By Josh Levs CNN
The depraved acts Dr. Kermit Gosnell is accused of committing have sparked a new turn in the nationwide battle over abortion laws.

Senators in standoff over EPA nominee

By Gregory Wallace CNN
The top Democrat on the committee considering President Barack Obama's nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency indicated late Friday she may attempt to break an impasse over the nomination this week.
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Budget passes House floor, leaving most satisfied

By Alex Deiro
The Louisiana House of Representatives passed a 92-6 Budget just before 5:00 on Friday Afternoon.

House lawmakers agree on a Budget deal

By Alex Deiro
With four weeks until the end of the legislative session, it looks like Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives have come to an agreement.

Attorney General’s Office wins two Louisiana Supreme Court cases

By Attorney General's Office
Attorney General Buddy Caldwell's office has won two cases that were brought to the Louisiana Supreme Court. The two cases heard were State of Louisiana v. Timothy Bazile and State of Louisiana v. Joe Bob Clark.

Budget debate pushed back to Friday on the House floor

By Alex Deiro
 Legislators were scheduled to continue budget talks Thursday, but legislators have decided to push that budget debate back until Friday.
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Metro Council approves deal to bring Costco to Baton Rouge

By David Lippman
Big savings are coming to Baton Rouge. But even some of Costco's supporters worry that the city is paying too big a price to attract it.

Lawmakers prepare to discuss budget on Thursday

By Alex Deiro
Wednesday legislators on the house side are going to take a look at several bills dealing with Medicaid expansion again.
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Proposed ordinance to expand local animal cruelty laws could be tough to enforce

By David Lippman
A proposed law would force some local dog owners to change the way they care for their pets. The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will debate an ordinance Wednesday that would prohibit tethering a dog for more than an hour.
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Breakaway school district legislation breaks out of Senate, moves to House

By Alex Deiro
Legislation that could affect tens of thousands of East Baton Rouge families is one step closer to becoming reality. Two proposed amendments that would create the breakaway school district have been approved by senators.

Jindal dismisses rumors of local business tax hike

By Danielle Grossman
Governor Jindal put the rumor of possible tax increases to rest. The House of Representatives was considering a secret tax plan that would cost local businesses $500 million over four years at a cost of $1.3 billion.

Louisiana State Senate holds Military Family Day to honor fallen soldiers

By Alex Deiro
Senators honored Louisiana's fallen on Tuesday, May 6. Another nine soldiers were added to the list of Louisiana's military that were killed in action.