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Louisiana lawmakers are pushing new regulations on kratom through HB 253 and SB 154. The bills would restrict sales to adults 21+, mandate testing and labeling, and penalize violators. Here’s where the legislation stands and what it means for kratom consumers.

Louisiana’s 2025 legislative session begins April 14. Here’s a breakdown of key bills that could impact abortion law, insurance reform, gun rights, and education policy.

Annie Spell will represent House District 45 in the Louisiana Legislature after running unopposed. Learn more about her background, qualifications, and vision for Lafayette.

A Mississippi lawmaker introduced a controversial contraception bill targeting men’s role in pregnancy. Could Louisiana see a similar proposal soon?

Governor Landry has signed a law that mandates you have to stand back if a police officers asks you to do so.

The Lafayette Parish School Board is opposing Louisiana's ESA bill, calling it "irresponsible public policy" that will divert funding from public schools.

Louisiana will resume the crackdown on the sale of unapproved and unregistered vape and nicotine-alternative products.

The Louisiana Legislature special session ended early. A dozen tough-on-crime laws tare headed to Governor Jeff Landry’s desk. He calls it a giant step forward.

Ted Nugent is drumming up support for Louisiana's proposed bill that would allow people to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. He sent out a text message.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is making good on his promise to Texas Governor Greg Abbott to deploy National Guard troops to help secure the border.

The first special session of the Louisiana Legislature for 2024 ended three days ahead of schedule, and new congressional map and closed primaries got the approval of lawmakers.

Bishop, who is in his third term in the House, will head to rehab for 30 days.

A big win for Louisiana Republicans.

Could redistriction still get Louisiana a second majority-minority district?

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.