The Louisiana Legislature Convenes March 9. Here’s How Power Moves at the Capitol.
At noon on Monday, March 9, lawmakers will gavel in the 2026 Regular Session. They have until June 1 to pass laws, shape state policy,...
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HB99 Isn’t About Rights. It’s About Recklessness.
Louisiana Republicans have never met a gun bill they didn’t want to push further. With House Bill 99, they are now aiming squarely at college...
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2026 Legislative Session Preview: What’s Actually on the Line When Lawmakers Gavel In
When the Louisiana Legislature gavels in at noon on Monday, March 9, lawmakers will face a crowded slate of prefiled bills that signal where the...
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Resignation of Rep. Paula Davis Adds to Growing Turnover in the Louisiana Legislature
Louisiana politics picked up another unexpected shakeup this week with the resignation of Rep. Paula Davis, a Republican who has represented House District 69 since...
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Candidate Spotlight: Meet Angela Roberts
Following the resignation of Republican State Representative Paula Davis in late 2025, the race for Louisiana House District 69 has drawn a crowded field for...
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Hunger or Hiring? Louisiana GOP Pushes Overhaul of SNAP and TANF Programs
Two bills moving through the Louisiana Legislature — House Bill 617 and House Bill 624, sponsored by Rep. Kim Carver (R-Covington) and Rep. Stephanie Berault...