Julie O'Donoghue

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has launched an investigation into whether the state Board of Ethics violated government transparency laws during private discussions about replacing its top staff member.

The U.S. Department of Labor is encouraging Louisiana residents to use its online tool to claim back wages they might be owed.

A Baton Rouge judge dismissed a lawsuit Monday from state lawmakers meant to block the Louisiana Board of Ethics from hiring its new administrator. 

Louisiana residents will vote on four state constitutional amendments in the Dec. 7 election. They involve judicial discipline, the state budget process and property tax debt. 

Louisiana lawmakers approved a bill Friday with no opposition to give legislators who are also attorneys a special privilege to delay court proceedings if they interfere with their statehouse jobs. 

Louisiana voters will decide whether to empower state lawmakers to establish new state-run specialty courts, such as a statewide business court, that operate alongside the traditional judiciary.

Gov. Jeff Landry’s ambitious plan to overhaul Louisiana’s tax structure has largely been pared down to a more modest goal – cutting state income taxes. 

A proposal that would authorize state lawmakers to set up new “specialized” courts is still alive after Louisiana House Republican leaders took an unusual step Monday to rescue it from being scuttled. 

Around 70 mental health professionals and educators in Louisiana have signed a letter urging state lawmakers to vote against a proposed constitutional amendment that could send more young teenagers to adult prisons. 

Louisiana lawmakers are considering two bills to partially restore privileges for legislators who are attorneys after a previous, similar law was declared unconstitutional last month.

The Louisiana Senate approved measure Thursday that could lead to more underage youth being given adult prison sentences.