News

Rep. Vanessa LaFleur, D-Baton Rouge

Rep. Vanessa LaFleur, D-Baton Rouge

House says no to school bus heat, air conditioning

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, May 23, 2024
A Senate bill that would have required heating and air-conditioning systems in school buses failed on the Louisiana House floor Tuesday. The House rejected the measure 42-57 after nearly 1 ½ hours of debate.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Memorial Day ceremony set May 27 The VFW Post 8971, American Legion Post 129 and DAV Chapter 19, will have a Memorial Day ceremony at 6 p.m. May 27 at the Rotary Foundation corner at South 2nd and Park Avenue. There will be a guest speaker. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Medical marijuana farming could expand

(not verified)
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The two public universities that have held exclusive rights over medical marijuana farming in Louisiana could soon lose their duopoly after the Legislature approved a bill that will fully privatize cultivation in the state. Senate Bill 228, sponsored by Sen.

Biden administration targeting pro-lifers with 1994 law

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
I wish I did more to advance the pro-life cause. I write about it, I go to marches, I send money to pro-life groups, and I even appear as a speaker at many pro-life events. But I’m not on the front lines, like the men and women who are risking their freedom, thanks to a politicized U.S.

To graduates: The world according to me

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Students all over America are graduating this month from kindergarten, grade school, high school, college and graduate schools. And there is always a commencement speaker. Most of you will never give a commencement address.
The LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station will hold its 115th annual field day June 25. In this photo, Adam Famoso, AgCenter rice breeder and resident coordinator of the station, addresses attendees at the event last year. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

The LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station will hold its 115th annual field day June 25. In this photo, Adam Famoso, AgCenter rice breeder and resident coordinator of the station, addresses attendees at the event last year. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

June 25 field day to showcase AgCenter rice research

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station will open its doors to visitors June 25 for its 115th annual field day, where research projects aimed at developing new rice varieties, managing pests and improving other aspects of production will be showcased.
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., speaks to the Louisiana Seafood Safety Task Force on Nov. 27, 2023. (Photo byWes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., speaks to the Louisiana Seafood Safety Task Force on Nov. 27, 2023. (Photo byWes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)

Graves undecided on election

(not verified)
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves is committed to running for re-election this fall — but uncommitted on the district. Following the U.S.

Republicans spike bill to shield records from public

(not verified)
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The sponsor of a controversial bill to shield most records of the Louisiana governor’s office from the public withdrew his bill Monday, killing it for the legislative session. Sen.