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Backers of the proposed Louisiana constitutional convention are considering a new timeline for the event, one that doesn’t coincide with the state lawmakers’ ongoing legislative session. That’s according to four sources familiar with the effort who weren’t authorized to speak about the matter publicly. Supporters might push for a convention to be held in July […] The post Proposed Louisiana constitutional convention could be pushed back to August appeared first...

The state House stripped the bill of provisions that would have granted some local control over CO2 injection wells.

Louisiana moved a step closer Monday to offering all parents thousands of dollars per year to help pay for private school after lawmakers advanced a hotly debated school-choice bill.

Louisiana moved a step closer Monday to offering all parents thousands of dollars per year to help pay for private school after lawmakers advanced a hotly debated school-choice bill.

Public money for K-12 students in Louisiana is closer to being steered to private schools under a proposal the state House of Representatives approved Monday.

A bill that sought to legalize gold and silver as currency in Louisiana failed badly before a House committee on Monday, showing the limits on what the far right can

A bill that sought to legalize gold and silver as currency in Louisiana failed badly before a House committee on Monday, showing the limits on what the far right can

Federal officials have arrested an Orlando businesswoman in connection with an alleged scheme that may involve money that was later contributed the state Democratic Party.

Federal officials have arrested an Orlando businesswoman in connection with an alleged scheme that may involve money that was later contributed the state Democratic Party.

I made a trip to Baton Rouge last Thursday to personally meet with our state legislative delegation prior to the start of their day during the special session. My intention was to conduct interviews with our Senator, Glen Womack, and our Representatives, Gabe Firment and Neil Riser. These interviews could have been conducted over the phone, but I wanted each of them to know that their service and dedication to...