4.7.23 – The Center Square The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is calling on the Legislature to fund a school resource officer for every school, but at least one lawmaker is suggesting a different approach. The BESE unanimously approved a...
3.30.23 – By Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributor Louisiana parishes with the state’s biggest cities all witnessed significant population declines between July 2021 and July 2022, according to new U.S. Census figures. The Census Bureau’s Vintage 2022...
(KGNS) 3.23.23 – KALB – (KNOE) – MONROE, La Some Louisiana tax filers may be seeing a larger than usual tax bill. A Constitutional Amendment passed by voters in 2021 eliminating a federal income tax deduction took effect for the first time in 2022....
Rep. Francis Thompson Republicans have gained a super majority in both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature after iconic Rep. Francis Thompson of Delhi switched his party registration following nearly 50 years of elective service as a Democrat. Thompson’s party...
The capitol building stands tall on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. Reagan Cotten 3.9.23 – LSU Reveille A little more than a month remains before lawmakers kick off the regular legislative session at the Louisiana Capitol on April 10, debating...
2.28.23 – KTBS – By VICTOR SKINNER – The Center Square contributor Louisiana lawmakers have pre-filed dozens of bills six weeks out from 2023 Regular Legislative Session, including several that failed to become law in prior sessions. State...
