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|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed into law the second-largest tax cut in the state’s history.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 3:54 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
The mayoral candidate mentioned the importance of everyone coming together.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:13 AM CDT
|By The Associated Press
Arkansas lawmakers are meeting this week for a special session on tax cuts and school safety grants that’s been spurred by the state sitting on a $1.6 billion surplus.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:33 AM CDT
|By KSLA Staff
Perkins was disqualified from running for re-election after someone sued, pointing out that Perkins used the wrong address on his qualifying papers.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:46 PM CDT
|By Jade Myers
There are several seats in Louisiana that have no qualifying candidates for certain positions in the upcoming November election.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 12:21 PM CDT
|By Stacey Cameron
His ability to run again for mayor now rests in the hands of three judges.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 12:24 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken, Stacey Cameron, Andrun Fisher and Curtis Heyen
Adrian Perkins appeals district court ruling, describes lawsuit as an attempt “to steal your vote”
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 10:09 PM CDT
|By Stacey Cameron
Decision expected by the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 2
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 11:10 AM CDT
|By Fred Gamble
O'Rourke makes gubernatorial campaign stop in Texarkana, Texas
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 12:13 PM CDT
|By Rachael Thomas
South Bossier Fire District #2 says on Nov. 8, people will vote on a 3.5 mill tax increase to update the department’s equipment and continue to provide essential emergency services for around 7,000 residents in the area.
7-Day Forecast
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 9:12 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Any other additional qualified candidates who would enter the race will be extended an invitation.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
For the past six months, the MPC has been researching liquor store trends and laws within Shreveport.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 9:45 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
The event will be held at The Collins Home.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 4:42 PM CDT
|By KSLA Staff
In Shreveport, a number of candidates have qualified for a slew of elections, including mayor, and all seven city council seats.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 4:08 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
So far, six candidates have announced their bid to run for Shreveport mayor.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 3:28 PM CDT
|By Curtis Heyen and Jade Myers
Meantime, Councilman Wayne Edwards is running city as mayor pro tem
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 1:07 PM CDT
|By Stacey Cameron
There’s a saying in politics: money equals speech.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 10:59 AM CDT
|By FOX 8 Staff
Attorney General Jeff Landry said he considers such edicts “malfeasance” from elected officials and police.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 3:56 PM CDT
|By Curtis Heyen
He’ll formally announce his candidacy Tuesday
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 3:23 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
So far, at least two council members have announced they are not rerunning.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 2:33 PM CDT
|By Rachael Thomas
It’s called the Unborn Child Support Act, and it was introduced by Johnson and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND).
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 11:57 AM CDT
|By Fred Gamble and Rachael Thomas
The county commissioners and elections administrator for the county are requesting the implementation of countywide voting centers, which would allow registered voters to vote at any polling location on Election Day.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 11:32 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
The Louisiana State Legislature announced a veto session will not be held to consider bills rejected by Governor John Bel Edwards during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 4:59 PM CDT
|By KSLA Staff
On Monday, July 11, KSLA sat down with mayoral candidate, Darryl R. Ware II.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 10:21 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Chambers will speak in support of Hope Medical Group for Women and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 11:26 AM CDT
|By Fred Gamble
He was in town talking with business and economic leaders about what can be done in Washington to help the city and region.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said he planned to call lawmakers back into session to take up tax relief plans because of the surplus.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 8:47 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Each town hall event is open to the public.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 7:39 AM CDT
|By The Associated Press
The high court decision less than a week ago has set off legal battles in multiple states where lawmakers have sought to ban or restrict abortion.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 9:19 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
“Shreveport is at a critical juncture. Crime is rampant, our infrastructure is damaged, our economy is stagnant, and homelessness is a severe problem in our great city.”
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 8:06 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he has vetoed or chosen not to sign some bills from the 2022 Regular Legislative Session.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 10:15 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed many bills into law from the 2022 Legislative Session. The latest round of new acts was announced on Monday, June 27.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 12:31 PM CDT
|By Rachael Thomas
On Friday, June 24, the Supreme Court ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for almost half a century. The court elected to overturn the landmark ruling Roe v. Wade.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 3:29 PM CDT
|By KSLA Staff
Voters will decide on the Republican and Democratic nominees for the state’s federal and top state offices.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 8:50 AM CDT
|By Rachael Thomas
Dr. Alan Jackson was appointed by the governor to represent Shreveport’s District E after the council had a tie vote to replace the deceased Councilman James Flurry.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 10:11 PM CDT
|By Tyler Englander
The bill would have made it harder for people convicted of killing police officers to get good behavior time in jail.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 10:42 AM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Louisiana lawmakers are once again in a special session to discuss the redrawing of congressional district boundaries.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 5:32 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
This comes after questions about transparency regarding the redistricting process for the city
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 3:43 PM CDT
|By Lester Duhé
Louisiana’s U.S. Senator John Kennedy is making headlines once again.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 6:39 PM CDT
|By Blake Holland
A special Senate committee requested by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in response to the school shooting in Uvalde includes two East Texas lawmakers.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 3:34 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
The session to get the public’s input is set for 5:30 p.m. in the Southfield School auditorium
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 12:55 AM CDT
|By Chris Rosato
The 2022 Regular Legislative Session is coming to an end, so state lawmakers are now in a race against time to get through all that’s left.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2022 at 11:58 AM CDT
|By Ken Daley
Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise (R-Metairie) refused to budge on his opposition to expanding gun-control measures during a nationally televised interview on Fox News Sunday (June 5).
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Alena Noakes
A bill that would increase criminal penalties for the sale and distribution of fentanyl received final passage in the Louisiana House.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Alena Noakes
A bill that aims to provide access to an adopted person’s original birth certificate received final passage through the Louisiana Senate.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 8:32 PM CDT
|By Allison Allsop and Piper Hutchinson
A Senate committee struck provisions that would have allowed for permit-less concealed carry dramatically altering a bill to instead allow for teachers to carry concealed guns on school property in certain circumstances.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 8:15 PM CDT
|By Piper Hutchinson
Senate Bill 379, sponsored by Sen. Barrow Peacock, R-Bossier City, would prohibit former juvenile offenders who have been adjudicated for a crime of violence from possessing firearms until then.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 11:41 AM CDT
|By KSLA Staff
He’s expected to formally announce his re-election bid May 31
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By Sabrina Wilson
With little time left in the 2022 Louisiana legislative session, some state lawmakers worked on Memorial Day.
Updated: May. 29, 2022 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Breanne Bizette
Members from the Old State Capital Building are looking for Louisiana voting memorabilia from the public to put on a new exhibit.