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Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:52 AM CDT
|By Tyler Englander
“I think that the odds of suicide are already there, and I feel like this is only going to probably push that even higher,” Natalie Elethorp, a transgender woman, told KNOE.
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Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:35 AM CST
|By Wesley Muller
One of Louisiana’s top lawmakers is sparring with state health officials, blaming them for confusion that has led to the legalization of hemp products that can get people high.
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Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:00 AM CST
|By WAFB Staff
On Tuesday, March 7, Governor John Bel Edwards announced his endorsement for Shawn Wilson as governor of Louisiana.
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Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 2:49 PM CST
|By Stetson Miller
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reintroduced legislation that would limit what can be labeled as milk to dairy products.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 7:10 AM CST
|By FOX 8 Staff
Wilson has served the state for 25 years under four different governors.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 11:56 PM CST
|By WSFA 12 News Staff
President Joe Biden came to Alabama on Sunday to take part in the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 3:37 PM CST
|By Michael Barnes
His hope is that this would pave the way for a raise for all minimum-wage workers in his state
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 10:39 AM CST
|By Julie O'Donoghue
Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration spent $12,305 of state money on premium seating at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the Saints-Vikings football game in London last year.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 4:25 PM CST
|By Meg Gatto
The bill also gives authority to local municipalities to determine if a non-profit is fostering sub-standard living conditions at its properties.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 8:33 AM CST
|By Maddie Sexton
House Bill 1396 will implement law enforcement officers in Arkansas to new training.
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Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 10:47 PM CST
|By Fred Gamble
HB 1465 would allow Arkansas veterans with a 100% disability rating to be exempt from paying sales tax on purchases made inside the state
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:14 PM CST
|By Blake Holland
“The punishment should fit the crime,” Hughes said.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 7:27 AM CST
|By Sabrina Wilson
Organizers of the effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell did not turn over copies of the signatures on the petition to the Times-Picayune as promised, according to the paper.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:26 AM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 12:13 PM CST
|By FOX 8 Staff
Petition organizers must submit their signatures to the Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters by Wednesday.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 10:59 AM CST
|By Ken Daley
The runoff for the New Orleans seat in the state legislature is March 25
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 5:57 AM CST
|By Lester Duhé
Louisiana State Treasurer John Schroder is joining the race for governor, according to a campaign website.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 12:12 AM CST
|By Curtis Heyen and Jade Myers
Commissioners are set to introduce the plans Feb. 9
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 11:46 PM CST
|By ANDREW DeMILLO
In her speech, Sanders warned of a nation whose ideals are under attack and whose citizens are fighting for their freedoms.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 5:17 PM CST
|By Jade Myers
She ran for that same seat in 2019, but a Caddo court ruled her ineligible due to inconsistencies with where she lived
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 1:24 PM CST
|By KPLC Digital Team
Jeffery Istre, an oilfield worker, Army veteran and nonprofit founder from Kaplan, announced his bid for Louisiana governor Wednesday.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:32 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:43 PM CST
|By Curtis Heyen
Qualifying continues through Friday for elections to be held March 25 in Louisiana
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:56 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
“It’s an obvious fact," says Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:16 PM CST
|By Jasmine Franklin
The Shreveport native worked in law enforcement for more than two decades, previously serving as a Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy and constable.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 2:09 PM CST
|By Rachael Thomas
On Friday, Jan. 20, House Republican Conference Vice Chairman Mike Johnson, who represents Louisiana’s 4th District, reintroduced the legislation.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Days before the March for Life rally, the House GOP advanced a measure called the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:32 AM CST
|By Rachael Thomas
Texarkana, Texas has a new city council member.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 11:09 PM CST
|By KSLA Staff
Self-proclaimed city watchdog says he’s doing so at request of Councilman Grayson Boucher
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 8:40 AM CST
|By Brittney Hazelton and Curtis Heyen
Two people have announced their plans to run for Shreveport city marshal in the March 25 election
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:01 PM CST
|By WAFB staff
State Senator Sharon Hewitt is joining the Louisiana governor’s race.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 1:06 PM CST
|By KPLC Digital Team
Xan John (R), of Lafayette, announced his candidacy on Friday.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:47 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
House Republican leadership announces new committee and conference chairs.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 5:25 PM CST
|By WAFB Staff
Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser announced on Monday, Jan. 9, that he will not run for governor later this year.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 3:02 PM CST
|By Fred Gamble
Arkansas lawmakers will convene the second week of January at the state capitol in Little Rock, and leaders say this should be a busy legislative session with a new governor.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 9:10 PM CST
|By Sabrina Wilson
Some Republicans urge Kevin McCarthy to abandon his bid for House Speaker but Louisiana's Rep. Steve Scalise remains loyal to McCarthy.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 11:39 PM CST
|By Jade Myers
“Problems that we have in the city are not going to change overnight”
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 3:50 PM CST
|By Curtis Heyen
Inauguration ceremony to be held Dec. 31 in the Shreveport Convention Center
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 8:47 AM CST
|By Brendan Cullerton
Current Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, is the frontrunner to become the next speaker of the House, but he is short on the votes required
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 2:37 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Legislation to sort out Afghan refugee status remains stalled in Congress.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 4:39 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 11:22 PM CST
|By Jade Myers
Councilman: “I think that tool needs to be in the belt of the police chief”
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 9:06 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
For the past 48 years Senator Patrick Leahy has served the nation and his home state of Vermont.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 10:35 AM CST
|By Rachael Thomas
Arceneaux’s selections for interim CAO, interim finance director, and interim city attorney were announced at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning (Dec. 20).
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 12:41 AM CST
|By KSLA Staff
We expect the mayor-elect to announce his transition team Wednesday
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 11:34 PM CST
|By KSLA Staff
He said he did not want to wait to declare his intentions
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 7:29 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Journalist Katie Couric joined lawmakers to announce the ‘Find it Early Act' for cancer screenings.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 5:23 PM CST
|By Stacey Cameron
How did a Republican candidate win in Shreveport?
Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 4:38 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson, Brittney Hazelton and Curtis Heyen
He's the first Republican to hold the office since Nov. 24, 1998