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Constitutional Carry Passes Louisiana Senate, Heads to House

Senate Bill 1, the constitutional implementation bill, passed the Louisiana Senate on Thursday and will now be considered in the House of Representatives. WWL report The Senate vote was along party lines, with 28 Republicans voting yes and 10 of 11 Democrats voting no. An 11th Democrat, state Sen. Jay Luhnow, did not attend the […]

Louisiana on Trace to Become 28th Constitutional Carry State

The Louisiana Senate Judiciary C Committee passed the constitutional carry bill by a 6-1 vote on Tuesday, following a promise from Gov. Jeff Landry (R) to sign the carry bill once it reaches his desk. This bill is Senate Bill 1. NRA-ILA report SB1 “strengthens the right to self-defense in Louisiana by granting law-abiding adults […]

Louisiana Gov. Landry declares state of emergency over police shortage

Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency, citing a shortage of police officers. Landry’s executive order Thursday removed limits on the number of new officers Louisiana sheriffs can hire and the department’s salary increases. Landry, who previously worked in law enforcement, said police departments across the state are seeing employment at an […]

Louisiana Gov Announces State Of Emergency Over Police Shortage

Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency Thursday, citing a shortage of police officers. The executive order lifts limits on the number of new employees Louisiana sheriffs can hire and on salary increases for police departments. according to To the Associated Press. The state is “facing a police personnel crisis,” resulting in […]

Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana withdraws reorganization plan – WDSU New Orleans

A public hearing scheduled to be held in Baton Rouge on Wednesday regarding the proposed reorganization and sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana has been canceled. The Louisiana Department of Insurance Commissioner announced that Blue Cross is withdrawing its restructuring plan. Blue Cross was scheduled to be sold to Elevance Heath in Indiana. […]

Louisiana to deploy National Guard to southern border

Louisiana plans to send 150 National Guard troops to the southern Texas border as Congress fails to secure a border deal. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the move Thursday in Baton Rouge, adding himself to a growing list of Republican governors offering resource assistance to Texas as the Biden administration and Texas tussle over border […]

DEA reverses decision against Louisiana drug distributor blamed for contributing to opioid crisis

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has rescinded an earlier order stripping the company of its license for failing to properly monitor shipments of tens of millions of addictive painkillers allegedly fueled by opioids. One pharmaceutical wholesaler was allowed to continue operating. crisis. As part of the settlement announced Wednesday, Morris & Dixon admitted wrongdoing, agreed […]