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Louisiana Senate Passes Bill Requiring Five Day School Week
A new proposal moving through the Louisiana Legislature could reshape school schedules across the state, requiring most public schools to return to a traditional five day week. The measure, known as Senate Bill 82, is backed by State Senator Beth…
Louisiana Drivers Face Higher Stakes as New Insurance Law Targets Uninsured
Drivers across Louisiana are already dealing with some of the highest car insurance costs in the country, and new changes to state law are adding even more pressure, especially for anyone going without coverage. Bankrate estimates the average annual cost…
Louisiana Moves Toward Eliminating Vehicle Inspection Stickers
A proposal backed by Jeff Landry to eliminate Louisiana’s vehicle inspection sticker requirement is gaining traction after passing through the House Transportation Committee without objection. The move aims to remove what state leaders are calling a long-standing inconvenience for drivers…
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser Pushes Back on Plan to Name New Louisiana Bridge After Trump
Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser is speaking out against a proposal to name a planned Mississippi River bridge after President Donald Trump, adding fuel to an already heated debate at the State Capitol. The proposal, known as House Bill 221,…
Louisiana Teacher’s Ten Commandments Lawsuit Moves Forward as Legal Battle Intensifies
Update: A federal appeals court ruled in February 2026 that challenges to the law were premature, and Dier has since asked the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on it, according to WWNO. The original report follows. A Louisiana teacher is…