Louisiana lawmakers have advanced HB 685, a bill that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in state agencies and public colleges. The legislation has sparked heated debate among legislators, educators, and civil rights groups.
Annie Spell will represent House District 45 in the Louisiana Legislature after running unopposed. Learn more about her background, qualifications, and vision for Lafayette.
Louisiana’s roads rank among the worst in the U.S. Find out why funding, climate, and heavy traffic are making our infrastructure crumble, and what’s needed to fix it.
If you were planning on using your refund dollars for a big TV, braces, vacation, or anything else - you are probably going to have to adjust your plans.
Louisiana's Democratic governor and Republican attorney general traded barbs Wednesday over the recent extension of a court order prohibiting the state from carrying out any death sentences.
In a letter sent to Governor Edwards, US Senator John Kennedy expressed his concern over what he called an “inexcusable waste of taxpayer funds at the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission” based on a legislative audit.
State Rep. Malinda White said the pay she will accrue during the next special session will be donated, and she thinks other representatives should do it too.