HB183 which would prohibit courts from banning cell phones from entering courthouse buildings was deferred as more information is gathered. The bill is needed in Orleans Parish. Court Watch NOLA reported on this problem. Let’s get this passed, #lalege. #nolasky www.courtwatchnola.org/wp-content/u...

Why not Louisiana? #lalege is in session. Our Legislature once gave tax breaks based on permanent jobs created. How many jobs do AI data centers destroy? Tax them.

"As a matter of economics, [Governor Landry] is probably right..." that New Orleans has too many judges and too many clerks. Errol Laborde also explains why it takes legislators from outside of New Orleans to do what's right here: our delegation lacks political will to do it. #lalege #nolasky

A Louisiana bill would protect employees who misgender people at work • Louisiana Illuminator A bill advancing in the Louisiana Legislature would prohibit private employers from punishing employees who willingly refer to anybody by the incorrect gender.  House Bill 1137 by Rep. Raymond Crews, R-Bossier City, passed out of the House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations on a 6-4 vote Thursday along party lines. It protects an employee […]

Louisiana bill would protect employees who misgender people at work #lalege #lagov

House votes 68-32 for Rep. Vincent Cox bill to ban people convicted of a crime of violence or a sex offense from serving as a juror in Louisiana. HB108 heads to the Senate for debate. #lalege

Thousands more in Louisiana might get to sue over online personal info under broader protections law • Louisiana Illuminator Thousands of people in Louisiana could earn the right to sue others over social media and website posts containing their personal information.

Thousands of people could earn the right to sue other individuals and government entities in Louisiana for sharing their personal information online, under two bills under consideration. #lalege

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On a related note, the sponsor of this bill said more than once last week that legislators are already using campaign funds to pay for their clothes/dry cleaning. If that's the case, they are breaking the law. #lalege

Louisiana legislators could use their campaign cash for clothing if bill passes • Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana lawmakers might lift a prohibition on using their campaign and political action committee funding to purchase clothing for themselves.

Louisiana state lawmakers may gain the ability to use their campaign and PAC money to pay for their clothing under a bill they might pass. This would put Louisiana's campaign finance law out of line with federal statutes. #lalege

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#Louisiana #VotingRightsAct proposal stalled in committee #lagov #lalege #LAFirstNews www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/louisia...

College accreditation in Louisiana could soon take a conservative turn • Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana colleges and universities could soon have the ability to seek new accreditors under a bill advancing in the legislature

Louisiana colleges have adhered to the standards of a regional accreditation group going back more than a century, but a conservative movement is progressing to allow the schools to seek another option. #lalege #lagov

And then the House voted 97-0 for Rep. Tehmi Chassion bill adding law enforcement officers and current/retired administrative law judges to the existing law that allows them to request certain personal information be removed from many online public documents. HB339 to Senate. #lalege

House votes 92-0 for Rep. Tony Bacala's bill to remove records at clerks of court offices AND the ethics board from a law that allows many officials to get certain personal information redacted from online documents. Ethics board amended into the bill on House floor. HB67 to Senate #lalege

Supporters of bills to return BESE to open primary say the education board seats don't fall in same election cycle as other closed party primary offices. They say it will be confusing to voters and cost the state $5M-plus to have BESE elections in closed primary system. #lalege

House & Governmental Affairs rejects Rep. Mike Bayham bill to remove the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education elections from new closed primary system. Committee voted 9-3 against HB529. Puts House at odds with Senate, which unanimously backed similar bill (SB49). #lalege

House & Governmental Affairs votes 11-2 for revised Rep. Jason Dewitt bill that would allow state lawmakers to use up to $2,500 a year from their campaign donations to buy clothing "required for holding office" and cleaning expenses. HB996 heads next to full House. #lalege

Guide to the Constitutional Amendments Public Affairs Research Council - Louisiana PAR Guide to the 2026 Constitutional Amendments The 2026 Guide covers the potential impact of five constitutional amendments the public will consider on the May 16 ballot. This nonpartisan, educationa...

Need information about the five constitutional amendments on the May 16 ballot? The Public Affairs Research of Louisiana has you covered with our constitutional amendment guide: parlouisiana.org/resources/gu... #lalege #lagov #lasen

House & Governmental Affairs votes 10-6 for Rep. Tony Bacala bill to let the Legislative Auditor's Office use state income tax return data to check eligibility in Louisiana Medicaid and food stamp programs. Concerns raised about privacy, inappropriate use of data. HB181 to House floor. #lalege

House & Governmental Affairs reverses course, backs Rep. Chris Turner bill to remove financial disclosure requirements in state ethics code for immediate family members of certain board/commission appointees. HB250 stalled on tie vote in prior debate. No objection today. #lalege

Louisiana lawmakers move to boost local jail payments; align funding with state prisons Lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that affects how much local jails are paid to house state inmates.

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Louisiana workers deserve a raise • Invest in Louisiana The roots of today’s affordability crisis lie in the poverty-level wages paid to far too many of the workers who keep our economy running.

More than 1 in 5 Louisiana workers would get a raise by 2029 - either directly or indirectly - under House Bill 353 by Rep. Tammy Phelps. investlouisiana.org/louisiana-wo... #lalege #lagov

Capital Area Transit System votes to oppose two proposed bills citing funding, service concerns The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) board voted to oppose two proposed state bills Tuesday, warning the measures could impact transit funding and operations in East Baton Rouge Parish.

CATS votes to oppose two proposed bills, citing funding and service concerns #lagov #lalege #LAFirstNews www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/capital...

The public records exemption bill (HB1071) is part of a package of bills sought by Gov. Jeff Landry's administration aimed at trying to lure an aerospace company to Louisiana. Two tax break bills for the industry passed Ways & Means yesterday and are on the House floor. #lalege

House & Governmental Affairs backs Rep. Jack McFarland bill to create new public records exemption for plans, designs, operational documents, security info and other records involving aerospace facilities or aerospace activity. No objection. HB1071 heads to House floor. #lalege

When you're out of arguments… be proud of wasting money! 🤦‍♂️ #lalege #nolasky

‘Wipe. Them. Out.’ Rep. Clay Higgins cheers on Trump’s threats of Iran’s destruction Amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) took to social media, urging President Trump to “Wipe. Them. Out.”

If #Biden or #Harris had started a #war without the approval of congress, these mfers would be SCREAMING FROM THE ROOFTOPS FOR THEM TO BE SENT TO THE HAGUE

#lalege #lagov #clayhiggins #trumpsycophant

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🚨 📢 Louisiana 📢 🚨

Do not let #JeffLandry permanently alter our state constitution with absolute garbage 🗑️ amendments.

Vote no on all 5 May 16th!

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Soldier trying to halt wife’s deportation after she was detained on Louisiana base A U.S. Army staff sergeant is trying to halt his wife’s deportation after she was detained inside a Louisiana military base where the couple was planning to live together just days after thei…

Soldier trying to halt wife’s deportation after she was detained on #Louisiana base #lagov #lalege #LAFirstNews www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/nationa...

This late-March news report covers the new investigation into two Orleans Parish Juvenile Court judges and how their failures led to multiple deaths. Thankfully, the LA Supreme Court finally ordered a legitimate investigation. Not a peep from city leaders. #lalege #lagov #nolasky

"Same old problem... In January, we had a shooting. Someone was shot 7 times... [Shooter was] a juvenile whose ankle monitor died 3 days before..." Jill Dennis says Freddie King’s Criminal Justice Committee has been ignoring contact attempts. @nolacitycouncil.bsky.social #lalege #lagov #nolasky

Louisiana Senators Approve Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use In Hospitals For Terminally Ill Patients - Marijuana Moment A Louisiana Senate panel has advanced a bill to allow patients with terminal and irreversible conditions to use medical marijuana in hospitals. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved the leg...

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