Meghan Friedmann

State Sen. Blake Miguez announced he was entering the race for the Sixth District, answering one of the biggest questions before the election. But there some other surprises, too.

Edwards is weighing in after the Legislature redrew the voting map to include only one majority-Black, Democratic-leaning district.

In 2026, a slew of bipartisan bills regulating how businesses use AI stalled amid opposition from President Donald Trump’s administration. Some lawmakers have expressed a desire to move them forward next year.

Leon Cannizzaro, the former district attorney for Orleans Parish,has joined the state panel responsible for investigating complaints against judges. The appointment raised concerns from criminal justice advocates in the New Orleans area who said his time as prosecutor there was marred by overly aggressive and unethical tactics. Cannizzaro vigorously defended his record.

Louisiana’s clemency system is very different from the president’s pardon powers at the federal level.

The state could better tap federal resources to aid pregnant women by making WIC more accessible, a state audit found.

Liz Murrill, Louisiana’s attorney general, said 21 people were arrested after a special unit in her office investigated complaints about alleged Medicaid fraud. Many of the cases involve providers accused of filing false claims for services they didn’t provide. Some involve allegations of abuse of patients.

The report by the legislative auditor found a lack of coordination and a lack of consistent resources that left some survivors without adequate help.

Stephanie Hilferty, a state representative from New Orleans, defeated John Young in the June 27 Republican primary to represent District 1 on the Louisiana Public Service Commission. The PSC is a powerful board that regulates public utilities in Louisiana, dealing with major issues like plans to build data centers in the state.

Lawmakers rejected a bill that would have given some money currently going to college sports to early childhood education. Some argue it shows misplaced priorities.