Police Coalition Urges Louisiana Lawmakers To Accept Veto Of Concealed Gun Bill

A coalition of law enforcement officers from across Louisiana gathered.

Jefferson Parish School Board Reaches Settlements In Two Lawsuits Over BB Gun Suspensions

The Jefferson Parish School Board reached a financial settlement with the families of two boys who were suspended for displaying BB guns.

New Police Reforms Coming To Louisiana

Law enforcement agencies in Louisiana will soon implement several police reforms Gov. John Bel Edwards signed into law.

Grassroot Groups Give Louisiana Lawmakers An ‘F' On The Environment

Louisiana is among the nation's top energy producing states. It's also among the states most vulnerable to climate change.

LSU To Handle Title IX Cases ‘From A Trauma-Informed Perspective,' New President William Tate Says

On his first day on the job, new LSU President William Tate spoke Tuesday about the sexual misconduct scandal that has led to lawsuits.

Black Caucus Asks Feds To Launch Full-Scale Investigation Of Louisiana State Police

Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus leaders announced Tuesday that they will be sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Louisiana Has Three New Abortion Laws: Here's What They Do

Louisiana has three new laws aimed at restricting and deterring abortion.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards Vetoes Bills Related To Vaccines, Emergency Powers And Elections

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Friday that he vetoed 28 of the 505 bills the Louisiana Legislature sent him.

New Law Keeps Some Industrial Pollution Accidents Hidden From The Public

An advocacy organization says environmental self audits will leave the public more in the dark.

LSU Posted Bad Information About Restraining Orders On Its Website. Why Did It Take The University Almost Six Weeks To Change It?

A month after LSU unveiled its new website on sexual assault and dating violence, Morgan L. told the university about a problem with it.

Supreme Court Upholds Arizona ‘Ballot Harvesting' Ban, In Setback For Voting Rights Law

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Arizona’s ban on third-party ballot collections.

St. Tammany Parish School System Promises To Conduct A Review Of Its Special Education Services

Javanda May, a Slidell mother, said her 9th grade son struggled transitioning to virtual learning when the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

Lifting Louisiana's Economy Starts With Helping Children | Neva Butkus

The Annie E. Casey Foundation, as it does every year around this time, recently delivered some bad news about Louisiana's children.

Southern University In Baton Rouge Is ‘Falling Into The River' And Needs $32 Million To Stop Erosion

Much of the land behind the Student Health Center has caved in and has had to be barricaded off for safety reasons.

Louisiana Law Requires You To Buckle Up — Unless You're A Child On A School Bus | Tammy C. Barney

A 7-30 vote in the Louisiana Senate this month killed HB 130, which would have required new school buses to be installed with seat belts.

Louisiana Considers Solar Farm Regulations As Crop Farmers Voice Concerns

The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources held its first public hearing Tuesday to design new regulations.

U.S. House Votes To Scuttle Statues Of Confederate Leaders, Bust Of Dred Scott Author

The U.S. House voted Tuesday to remove from the Capitol a bust of the late Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Taney.

Republicans Push Back Against Federal Approval For Changes In State Voting Laws

The top Republican on the panel, Rep. Mike Johnson, (R-La.), said that the legislation is not needed.

How Louisiana Prisons Have Handled COVID-19: 9 Things To Know

Louisiana houses 46 percent of the people it imprisons.

A Supreme Court Ruling Creates An Existential Crisis For The NCAA And Its Anachronistic Idea Of Amateurism

The world of bigtime college sports is about to change profoundly in ways not even experts yet comprehend.

Louisiana Courts Energy Startup That Converts Sugar Cane Waste To Biofuel

A company that turns sugar cane waste into a green biofuel is considering building a $70 million renewable energy facility.

Supreme Court Affirms Transgender Rights In Declining To Hear Virginia School Bathroom Case

The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday that it will not hear the case.

Louisiana State Workers, Teachers Will Have Access To Weight-Loss Surgery

Louisiana's health insurance plans that cover state workers and public school teachers will now help pay for weight-loss surgeries.

U.S. Justice Dept. Suit Says New Georgia Voting Law Rules Violate Rights

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday that the Department of Justice is suing the state of Georgia.

Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22 1/2 Years In Prison For Murder Of George Floyd

Convicted in the murder of George Floyd, ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to more than 22 years.

Louisiana Governor Vetoes Bill To Allow People To Carry Concealed Guns Without A Permit

Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoed legislation this week.

University Of Louisiana System Makes Masks Optional For The Fall Semester

Masks will be optional this fall for students.

Charging Children As Adults Shifts Blame Away From Adults' Failures | Gina Womack

“For these are all our children, we will all profit by or pay for what they become.”–James Baldwin.

New Orleans To Consider $15/hour Minimum Wage For City Employees, Contractors

A proposed ordinance to raise the minimum wage of city contractors and some city workers to $15 per hour will appear.

New Orleans School Building McDonogh 11 Torn Down Despite Millions Spent On Renovations

McDonogh No. 11 is a 142-year-old New Orleans elementary school.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards Vetoes Transgender Sports Ban

Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoed a ban on transgender women and girls participating in women and girls sporting events.

Louisiana Lawmakers Rejected Proposal To Deter Euthanasia Of Dogs From Dog Fights

Louisiana lawmakers killed a bill during the legislative session that was intended to deter the euthanization of dogs.

Fraction Of La. Unemployment Payments Went To Dead People, Audit Finds

The Louisiana Workforce Commission distributed just over one one-hundredth of its total unemployment payments to people who were dead.

Endangered Species To Get A Reprieve Under Biden Administration Plans

The Biden administration is rewriting how it protects endangered species—making significant shifts.

LSU Athletes Are A Step Closer To Earning Money From Endorsements

The LSU Board of Supervisors Friday established rules governing student athletes seeking to take advantage of new legislation.

Settled Into New Homes, Refugees In US Say They Are Working For A Better Life For All

The United Nations reports that 11.2 million people were displaced from their homelands.

Marathon Petroleum Cut Nearly 2,000 Jobs – And Reaped $2.1B In Pandemic Benefits

One morning in September, word of layoffs began to spread quickly through Marathon Petroleum's refinery in Garyville.

Gov. John Bel Edwards Announces Vaccine Lottery With $1 Million Prize

Vaccinated Louisianians can win up to $1 million by registering for the “Shot at a Million” Program.

‘Tell The Truth,' Xavier University's President Says Of Struggle To Vaccinate Returning Students

Leaders in higher education from New Orleans and Miami Thursday related how colleges coped.

Louisiana Colleges And Universities Have Out-Of-Date Title IX Policies, Attorney Says

In August, the U.S. Department of Education began implementing new Title IX rules.