Louisiana Politics

The bill, which failed to advance past the House Criminal Justice Committee, would have allowed exceptions for victims of rape and incest who were under the age of 17.

For the past two years, state lawmakers have tried to drastically scale back the use of the technology. But officials in a handful of municipalities have refused to follow a new state law.

Esperanza Moran is the subject of an anonymous whistleblower complaint and at least one Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint.

For the second year, Duplessis has been unable to garner support for legislation that would require insurance companies to lower premiums for homeowners who invest in stronger roofs.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we air the latest episode of the Light Switch podcast. We dive into the debate over the state’s vanishing wetlands, and hear what a restoration scientist says about our fragile coast. We also learn about the decline of American shipbuilding and catch up on the week in politics.

The bill, introduced by state Rep. Travis Johnson, calls for improved information for patients and a comprehensive audit of the state’s resources for care.

The nearly $50 billion budget proposal will head next to a vote in the House.

Legislation to impose additional fines on people convicted of sexual assault is moving through the Louisiana Legislature amid federal cuts to the centers.

A bill that would have protected the practice of IVF in Louisiana failed to make it out of a Senate committee hearing Tuesday.

WWNO/WRKF has partnered with the Louisiana Illuminator to launch “The Light Switch,” a new weekly podcast focused on Louisiana politics.