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After ousting his critics, Landry appointee seeks more control over Louisiana public defenders
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (1339+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) - Gov. Jeff Landry's appointee who runs Louisiana's public defender system is seeking more control over its remaining attorneys and budget, having already eliminated five of his most vocal critics. R'my Starns, the state's public defender,…...
Damages cap on carbon-capture mishaps would be nullified under Louisiana House bill
1+ week, 1+ day ago (491+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (LSU Manship School News Service) - A bill aimed at reshaping how Louisiana handles liability for carbon-capture incidents is gaining traction at the State Capitol, signaling a potential shift in how the emerging industry is regulated. House Bill…...
Faced with obesity stats, Louisiana lawmakers debate weight-loss drug coverage for Medicaid recipients
2+ week, 5+ day ago (600+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (LSU Manship School News Service) - The Senate Health and Welfare Committee debated a bill that would require Medicaid to cover FDA-approved weight-loss medications for its recipients. Roughly 145, 000 Medicaid adults in the state would qualify for coverage of…...
Parents of former LSU football star sue Louisiana State Police for wrongful death
3+ week, 2+ day ago (107+ words) (KPLC) - The parents of former LSU football star Kyren Lacy are suing Louisiana State Police. The lawsuit comes after Kyren Lacy was initially accused of negligent homicide in January 2025, after LSP said he "recklessly passed multiple vehicles at a high…...
Will Louisiana inspection stickers become a thing of the past?
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (154+ words) (KALB) - Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward to eliminate the state's vehicle inspection sticker program. House Bill 1085 is now heading to the Senate for further debate after passing out of the. .. (KALB) - Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward to eliminate the state's…...
Louisiana House panel advances plan to replace vehicle inspection stickers with QR codes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) The following was released by the LSU Manship School News Service: BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana lawmakers took the first step toward eliminating the state's vehicle inspection sticker program during a House Transportation Committee meeting Monday. The bill filed by Rep....
Bicyclist injured and cited after crash involving Louisiana State Trooper
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (92+ words) A bicyclist was hurt in a crash on Wednesday involving a Louisiana State Trooper, according to State Police. The crash happened near the intersection of Rapides Avenue and Mac Arthur Drive in. .. ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A bicyclist was hurt in…...
Louisiana looks to provide more money to foster families
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (224+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) - Louisiana officials hope to place more children in foster care, and the state agency that oversees the system wants to pay families more to take them in. "If we expect children to move from foster…...
Flu cases are on the rise not only in the country, but Louisiana as well
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (70+ words) According to the CDC, the country saw a 33% increase in people testing positive for influenza. Flu cases are on the rise not only in the country, but Louisiana as well RPSO seeking truck that rammed home on Havard Road in…...
Louisiana hunters face challenges with deer disease, low duck numbers
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (396+ words) ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - As hunting season continues across Louisiana, both deer and duck hunters are facing challenges this year. Wildlife experts are raising concerns about a deadly disease found in deer, while duck hunters are noticing fewer birds across the…...