House Bill 716, by Rep. Charles “Chuck” Owen, R-Leesville, would allow universal recognition of occupational licenses in Louisiana. Skilled workers and certified professionals from other states would be able to work in Louisiana as long as they’ve held their...
3.19.24 – KPEL 96.5 -BATON ROUGE, La. As Louisiana lawmakers continue to legislate their way through another session in Baton Rouge, one proposal could mean the end of inspection stickers for most Louisiana drivers. The proposal appears to be similar to a Texas...
3.11.24 – KADN – BATON ROUGE, La. The Louisiana Legislature convened its 2024 Regular Session at noon, the third gathering of lawmakers this year. Governor Jeff Landry addressed a joint gathering of House and Senate members, saying his priorities include...
3.10.24 – BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) Lawmakers are headed to the Louisiana State Capitol for the start of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session. The session is set to convene at noon on Monday, March 11, with Governor Landry scheduled to address lawmakers at 1 p.m....
2.29.24 – KPEL 96.5 – Baton Rouge, LA The Louisiana Legislature special session ended early. A dozen tough-on-crime laws tare headed to Governor Jeff Landry’s desk. The Louisiana Legislature adjourned the special crime session Thursday, with six days...
2.19.24 – AP News – Baton Rouge, La. (AP) Under a new era of conservative leadership, Louisiana’s GOP-dominated Legislature will gather Monday for a special legislative session that could reshape the state’s criminal justice system and the public safety...