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Proposed Louisiana constitutional amendment would increase state minimum wage

Thursday, March 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

A lawmaker wants to give voters the final say on a minimum wage increase. Louisiana is one of 20 states in which the minimum wage aligns with the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, which has not changed since July of 2009. Baton... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to consider creation of recreational alligator hunting season

Thursday, March 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana could soon have a recreational alligator hunting season. There's a commercial alligator hunting season, but Franklin Senator Robert Allain says with the number of alligators increasing in the state, he would like to open alligator hunting to recreational hunters. Read More.

Senator Bill Cassidy pushes for legislation to protect student-athletes signing NIL deals

Wednesday, March 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says Congress can no longer sit on the sidelines as it needs to come up with legislation to regulate name, image and likeness deals in college athletics. Cassidy says legislation needs to be put in place to protect student-athletes who... Read More.

A Louisiana Senate committee advances legislation seeking to make disruptive protests in and near churches a criminal offense

Wednesday, March 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Senate committee approves legislation that would make it a crime to conduct a disruptive protest inside a church or near a place of worship. Ponchatoula Senator Bill Wheat says with his legislation, he's not trying to infringe upon the First Amendment right to... Read More.

U.S. Geological Survey installs earthquake detection equipment in Northern Louisiana

Wednesday, March 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

After a series of earthquakes in northwest Louisiana triggered by Thursday's magnitude 4.9 in Red River Parish, the U.S. Geological Survey spent time this week installing new equipment to assist in detecting earthquakes. Among those on the team was Cynthia Ebinger with the Tulane... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Insurance sets benchmarks for fortified roof premium discounts

Wednesday, March 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Department of Insurance releases its benchmarks for hurricane-only premium discounts for fortified roofs. Commissioner Tim Temple says there are a total of nine tiers, and they're based on two factors. "They're based on whether you are in north, central or south Louisiana, and... Read More.

Louisiana legislators debate issue of LA GATOR scholarship program funding

Tuesday, March 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

As debate over funding for the LA GATOR scholarship program gets underway in the legislature, one poll indicates that the program is popular among Louisiana voters. Erin Bendily, the senior vice president of the Pelican Institute, says its first quarter Pelican Pulse Poll shows... Read More.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry encourages passage of Constitutional Amendment 3, which would increase teacher pay raises

Tuesday, March 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Landry used his State of the State address to push for the passage of Constitutional Amendment 3 on the May 16th ballot. Landry says the amendment would pay down debt within the Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana which would free up money for... Read More.

Four additional earthquakes hit Red River Parish after last week’s magnitude 4.9 event

Tuesday, March 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

As if last Thursday's magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Red River Parish wasn't enough, that was followed by at least four other earthquakes near Coushatta, ranging in magnitude from 3.1 to 4.4. Dr. Justin Rubenstein with the U.S. Geological Survey says additional earthquakes following an... Read More.

New Orleans Saints begin NFL free agency with additions on offense and special teams

Tuesday, March 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Saints were active on the first day of the NFL free agency period. The two biggest additions were running back Travis Etienne and veteran offensive guard David Edwards. Matt Paras of The Advocate says both players are strong pieces to build around quarterback... Read More.

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Proposed Louisiana constitutional amendment would increase state minimum wage

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to consider creation of recreational alligator hunting season

Senator Bill Cassidy pushes for legislation to protect student-athletes signing NIL deals

A Louisiana Senate committee advances legislation seeking to make disruptive protests in and near churches a criminal offense

U.S. Geological Survey installs earthquake detection equipment in Northern Louisiana

Louisiana Department of Insurance sets benchmarks for fortified roof premium discounts

Louisiana legislators debate issue of LA GATOR scholarship program funding

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry encourages passage of Constitutional Amendment 3, which would increase teacher pay raises

Four additional earthquakes hit Red River Parish after last week’s magnitude 4.9 event

New Orleans Saints begin NFL free agency with additions on offense and special teams

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