legislature
BREAKING: Congressman and Louisiana House member Buddy Leach dies
Longtime legislator and Leesville native Anthony Claude “Buddy” Leach Jr. passed away this weekend at the age of ...
Latest Politics
crime
Ex-lawmaker, La. Democrat Party chief pleads guilty to fraud
A former Louisiana Democratic Party leader who resigned from the state Senate earlier this year, citing depression and ...
Mayoral race
Meet the candidates: Bergeron, McMillin, Racca seek to lead Westlake
Qualifying was last week. Although the election is not until November, each candidate for Mayor of Westlake was ...
local
Oakdale mayor recall falls
An attempt to recall the mayor of Oakdale has failed because of a lack of signatures. Recall leader ...
local
Johnson focuses on rural health care, broadband
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, discussed the need for expansion of rural health care and broadband access for ...
legislature
Funds designated for SW La. projects in capital outlay bill
Cities and towns in Southwest Louisiana have received funds for local projects in Act 117 of 2022, the ...
legislature
Stine pushes storm victims’ insurance reform package
State Sen. Jeremy Stine, R-Lake Charles, District 27, promised to give storm victims a voice in Baton Rouge ...
legislature
Edwards issues call for special session
Gov. John Bel Edwards has called a special session of Louisiana’s Legislature to redraw Louisiana’s Congressional district maps ...
election
BREAKING: Nezat defeats Koonce for Sulphur Council seat
Nicholas Nezat defeated Mike Koonce in the race for District 2 Sulphur City Councilman Saturday. Nezat received 287 ...
legislature
Senate Committee amends gun bill to allow teachers to carry concealed guns at schools
A state Senate committee changed a bill aimed at removing the requirement that a person possess a state ...