louisiana legislature

Where will the money generated from sports wagering in Louisiana be spent? The legislature will debate that as part of the upcoming session.

The lawmaker is framing the bill as a way to raise revenue and as a way to ease the burden on the state's criminal justice system.

The measure would also go after airlines, cruise lines, and other private businesses that require vaccination to use their services.

The measure's supporters say decriminalizing marijuana would lead to fewer arrests and could actually save the state money.

That proposed .22 cent increase in fuel taxes in Louisiana will not be debated in the upcoming session of the legislature. There is a simple reason why.

Louisiana already considers water, food, and medicine to be essential, which is why you don't pay taxes on those products. Freeman wants items like tampons and diapers added to that list.

Since casinos and video poker truck stops were closed because of COVID, the Lottery had one of its best years ever.

The proposal is seen as a way to combat human trafficking in Louisiana.

The raffle is being held to raise awareness of HB 16 which supports the "Constitutional Carry" of concealed weapons in Louisiana.

The proposed legislation would change the state's current motto, "Union, Justice, Confidence" which has been in use for decades.

Gun owners would have to go through instruction and pay a five-year or a lifetime license fee for the right to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.

Two key committees have approved the rules and regulations that fantasy sports bettors will have to follow.