"To put this all in perspective for you... New Orleans has, for instance, 12 appellate court judges on the Fourth Circuit. The entire state of Georgia — the entire state — has 15." This is ridiculous. No more "studies." Rightsize the courts now. #lalege #lagov #nolasky

If studies that led to the 2013 legislation said *only one* juvenile court judge was needed all those years ago when the population was greater, why are we still holding on to four judges now? We don't need another study, we need to rightsize our courts. #lalege #lagov #nolasky

Louisiana lawmakers advance bill restricting crime scene evidence access Louisiana lawmakers advance a bill restricting access to graphic crime scene photos, aiming to protect victims but raising transparency concerns.

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Louisiana Attorney General backs bills to speed up criminal justice process Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is backing several bills to speed up the criminal justice process, including stricter deadlines for post-conviction relief and a bill to reassign cases to dif…

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Louisiana legislators weigh hiding how public money is spent on college athletics • Louisiana Illuminator As state lawmakers call for increased transparency into university finances in Louisiana, a legislative committee has advanced a bill that would hide how much public money is being paid to college ath...

As state lawmakers call for increased transparency into university finances in Louisiana, a legislative committee has advanced a bill that would hide how much public money is being paid to college athletes. #lalege #lagov

Data Center Dilemma

The AI gold rush is on, and with it a rush of data center construction across the country. Invest in Louisiana Climate Policy Fellow Ned Randolph joins Didja Know? to discuss the data-center landscape in Louisiana. open.spotify.com/episode/7LEQ... #lalege #lagov

SB478

Sen. Gerald Boudreaux (D) has filed a bill that creates financial reporting requirements for universities and requires corrective plans for those in distress. It also moves LUMCON to the LSU system legis.la.gov/legis/BillIn... #lalege #lagov

HB1063

Rep. Chuck Owen (R) has filed a far-reaching higher ed bill that, among other things, requires an annual review of required courses and allows university presidents to select the head of the faculty senate legis.la.gov/legis/BillIn... #lalege #lagov

HB1121

Rep. Lauren Ventrella (R) has introduced a bill that would prohibit employers from punishing a medical professional for declining to engage in any healthcare service that goes against their religious, moral or ethical beliefs legis.la.gov/legis/BillIn... #lalege #lagov

Louisiana hazing prevention bill heads to Senate after House approval A Louisiana hazing prevention bill known as the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act now heads to the Senate after gaining House lawmakers’ approval Tuesday.

#Louisiana hazing prevention bill heads to Senate after House approval #CalebWilson #lagov #lalege www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/politic...

LDH: Louisiana seafood passes initial oil contamination tests Initial testing of seafood from a Louisiana harvest area impacted by an oil sheen shows no signs of petroleum contamination, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

LDH: #Louisiana seafood passes initial oil contamination tests #LADeptHealth #lagov #lalege www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/louisia...

Driver’s license ‘flying eagle’ as a citizenship symbol bill goes to Senate despite some concerns A House bill that would require the Office of Motor Vehicles to add an image of a flying eagle to a driver’s license as a symbol of verified U.S. citizenship easily advanced to the Senate.

Driver’s license ‘flying eagle’ as a citizenship symbol bill goes to Senate despite some concerns #lagov #lalege #Louisiana #LAFirstNews www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/louisia...

Louisiana mother pushes for bill after daughter was buried without her heart A Lafayette mother is supporting a bill she says could prevent families from experiencing what she calls eight years of unanswered questions.

#Louisiana mother pushes for bill after daughter was buried without her heart #lagov #lalege @LAFirstNews www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/louisia...

Tax Burden by State in 2026 Tax Burden by State in 2026

Louisiana's overall tax burden ranks 22nd nationally.

BUT the state's property and individual income tax burdens are well below the 50-state median (45 & 37 respectively). Louisiana's total sales and excise tax burden is the fifth highest in the nation. wallethub.com/edu/states-w... #lalege #lagov

No ruling again today from #SCOTUS on Louisiana's congressional maps (Louisiana v. Callais). The wait continues. #lagov #lalege #Louisiana

SB289

The Louisiana Senate has voted 36-2 to pass a bill that would exempt certain university records, including leadership job applications and donor names, from the public records law. Bill goes next to a house committee legis.la.gov/legis/BillIn... #lalege #lagov

Rise of ‘manfluencers’ leads Louisiana to propose update to its in-person recording rules • Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana is looking to crack down on those who use hidden recording devices like smart glasses to harass women.

Rise of ‘manfluencers’ leads Louisiana to propose update to its in-person recording rules #lalege #lagov

#Louisiana bill proposes naming part of highway after former President #Obama #lagov #lalege www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/politic...

Better Red than Dead! #lalege #lagov

Harmful and deadly hazing could get easier to punish in Louisiana • Louisiana Illuminator State lawmakers have advanced a bill to make it easier for Louisiana colleges and universities to punish individuals and organizations that engage in hazing that ends with death or serious harm.

State lawmakers have advanced a bill to make it easier for Louisiana colleges and universities to punish individuals and organizations that engage in hazing that ends with death or serious harm. #lalege #lagov

Louisiana’s #crawfish industry feels the pinch of limits on foreign workers #LAFirstNews #lagov #lalege www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/ap-top-...

Louisiana lawmaker expands bill to allow legislators, governor to remove Supreme Court justices • Louisiana Illuminator A Louisiana senator is proposing a state constitutional amendment to allow legislators and the governor to remove judges from the bench, all the way up to justices on the Louisiana Supreme Court.

What could possibly go wrong? #lalege
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Anti-hazing measure adds consequences for schools, campus clubs  • Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana legislators have advanced a bill to combat college hazing by increasing penalties, training and reporting requirements for schools and campus organizations.

Louisiana legislators have advanced a bill to combat college hazing by increasing penalties, training and reporting requirements for schools and campus organizations. #lalege #lagov

HB1008

Rep. Chuck Owen (R) has filed legislation that would make it illegal for universities to retaliate against faculty for their speech, research or teaching of controversial subjects #lalege #lagov legis.la.gov/legis/BillIn...

State Budget Season

Invest in Louisiana’s legislative session podcast is back! Our latest episode breaks down Gov. Jeff Landry’s budget proposal, looming state budget shortfalls, and how the Legislature will shape the state’s spending plan. open.spotify.com/episode/4Yi7... #lalege #lagov

Strength of State Rainy Day Funds Declines as Budgets Tighten After years of record highs, states’ rainy day fund capacity—the number of days that reserve balances could cover state operations—fell in fiscal year 2025, the first decline since the 2007-09 Great R...

Louisiana could run for 34.4 days using only rainy-day funds, well below the 50-state median of 47.8 days. www.pew.org/en/research-... #lalege #lagov

#Louisiana lawmaker expands bill to allow legislators, governor to remove supreme court justices #lagov #lalege
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Thank our lawmakers for protecting immunizations!
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Please join us in thanking them for fighting to protect Louisiana families’ access to vaccines and strong informed consent policies that already exist in our state. #lagov #lalege

Louisiana lawmaker withdraws bill to allow guns on college campuses  • Louisiana Illuminator A Louisiana state representative has withdrawn his bill to allow guns on college campuses, killing the proposal for the year.

A Louisiana state representative has withdrawn his bill to allow guns on college campuses, killing the proposal for the year. #lalege #lagov

#Louisiana bill advances, requires driver’s licenses to show proof of citizenship #lagov #lalege #LAFirstNews #SAVEAct
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