Capitol Access Minute: Louisiana bill criminalizing kratom advances

SB 154, a bill that would criminalize the possession and distribution of kratom, passed the Senate and now heads to a House committee. Kratom is a supplement sold as an energy booster, pain reliever and remedy for opioid withdrawal. The House Ways and …

Entergy says Jefferson Parish power should be restored by midnight; storms knocked out power to 27,000+ across Louisiana

Entergy says most Jefferson Parish customers will get power back well before midnight as crews race to fix storm damage across southeast Louisiana. JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Severe storms slammed southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands …

Feds lose bid to keep detained Tufts student in Louisiana 

The Second Circuit ruled that Ozturk must be transferred to Vermont in the next week so she can fight her deportation in person. MANHATTAN (CN) — The Second Circuit on Wednesday ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to keep a pro-Palestine Tufts …

Op-Ed: Louisiana shouldn’t undercut a thriving industry

Louisiana’s legal sports betting market is working – and working well. Over the past 12 months, it has generated nearly $68 million in tax revenue, drawn investment from national and local companies, and created a safe, competitive environment for …

Study says $2.9B in Louisiana personal income lost to lawsuit abuse

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Louisiana loses nearly 40,000 jobs annually due to lawsuit abuse Excessive litigation drains $2.9B in personal income each year New Orleans area hardest hit, losing $1.6B and 22,000 jobs Report urges tort reform to boost state’s economy …

Turkish Tufts University student detained by ICE in Louisiana can be sent to Vermont, appeals court rules

BASILE (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday granted a judge's order to bring a Turkish Tufts University student from a Louisiana immigration detention center back to New England for hearings to determine whether her rights were violated. A …

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South Louisiana remains under flood advisories amid intense rain

Much of south Louisiana remains under flood advisories Wednesday as strong storms move through the region. The National Weather Service said rainfall rates could reach 2 to 4 inches per hour, with an additional 1 to 3 inches possible in some areas. A flash …

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DOTD overhaul plan easily clears first hurdle, passes Louisiana House

A plan to rethink how Louisiana builds and maintains its roads and bridges is sailing through the Legislature after it passed the state House this week with nearly unanimous bipartisan approval. The sweeping plan, spread across three separate bills, would …