BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new Louisiana law aimed at raising fines for misdemeanor DWIs could have an unexpected consequence: flooding courtrooms with jury trials. Signed by Gov. Jeff Landry last ...

What a difference a year makes. In 2024, the Louisiana Legislature debated on possibly eliminating aspects of the state’s motion picture production tax credit program. This year, Louisiana Gov. Jeff ...

Republicans did the work to get that leverage. Still, it doesn't seem fair to voters to willy-nilly change congressional ...

Christopher Hebert had a problem when an independent state entity said he couldn't remain in a state retirement system. Gov.

FILE PHOTO: Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry walks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Governor of ...

A federal appeals court has vacated an earlier ruling against a Louisiana law that requires public schools to display a copy of the Ten Commandments.

Louisiana‘s new phone use ban while driving takes effect Aug. 1 Only hands-free calls and navigation will be permitted Texting, emailing, or browsing apps while driving remains illegal First-time ...

While Trump is working to reduce our reliance on hostile foreign energy, unleash domestic production, and cut the red tape that strangles American jobs, Louisiana, a state built by oil and gas, is ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — Starting next month, Louisiana drivers will no longer be allowed to hold or physically support a cellphone or other handheld devices while driving, under a new law signed this ...

Louisiana's new distracted driving law limits where police can cite you for holding your phone — here's what drivers need to know before Aug. 1 Louisiana's new distracted driving law limits where ...

President Donald J. Trump’s energy plans to promote oil and gas production can reset the world stage, and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is on board. This month he signed into law a bill that prioritizes ...