Piper Hutchinson

A bill to allow Louisiana residents to carry a concealed firearm without a permit or training is dead after the author agreed to defer the bill Tuesday.

A Louisiana Senate committee killed a proposed ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth Wednesday, giving a rare victory to LGBTQ+ activists combating care restrictions throughout the southeast.

The Louisiana House Criminal Justice Committee advanced a controversial bill to allow any adult to carry a concealed handgun without a license.

Cathey, a Monroe Republican known for his anti-tenure stance, is sponsoring legislation to put annual faculty review and tenure revocation processes in state law.

A small group of Louisiana Republicans rallied Tuesday outside the State Capitol in support of former President Donald Trump amid rumors that he will be arrested in New York City.

A bill the Louisiana Legislature will consider would limit the power of local library boards by giving parish officials the freedom to remove members at will. Critics have concerns about how that will impact minority voices within the community.

Louisiana is the third least educated state, followed only by Mississippi and West Virginia, according to a WalletHub analysis.