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Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 11:42 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office, 69% of residents voted in favor of the new millage to increase Pointe Coupee Fire District Four’s budget.
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Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Livingston Parish voters have said no to a new tax that would have funded pay increases for public school teachers and other school employees in that parish.
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Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:21 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Voters in some south Louisiana parishes headed to the polls on Saturday, March 25, for several important office races and tax propositions.
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Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 3:42 PM CDT
|By Miranda Thomas
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office, the final day for voters to cast ballots is Saturday, March 25.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:04 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Voters will need to bring a valid ID with them to vote.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The Republican Party has gained the supermajority for the Louisiana House after longtime Democratic lawmaker switched parties after nearly 50 years.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Chris Rosato
Four candidates are running for the job.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:15 AM CST
|By WAFB Staff
Voters will head to the polls to choose Louisiana’s next governor in the fall of 2023.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:35 AM CST
|By Wesley Muller
One of Louisiana’s top lawmakers is sparring with state health officials, blaming them for confusion that has led to the legalization of hemp products that can get people high.
10 Day Forecast
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:00 AM CST
|By WAFB Staff
On Tuesday, March 7, Governor John Bel Edwards announced his endorsement for Shawn Wilson as governor of Louisiana.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 8:53 PM CST
|By Julie O'Donoghue
The Republican served as Gov. Bobby Jindal’s chief of staff
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 2:49 PM CST
|By Stetson Miller
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reintroduced legislation that would limit what can be labeled as milk to dairy products.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 9:10 AM CST
|By WAFB Staff
Wilson’s retirement from the state was effective March 4, 2023.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 4:18 PM CST
|By Spencer Chrisman
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is seeking to get an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 10:39 AM CST
|By Julie O'Donoghue
Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration spent $12,305 of state money on premium seating at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the Saints-Vikings football game in London last year.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 4:25 PM CST
|By Meg Gatto
The bill also gives authority to local municipalities to determine if a non-profit is fostering sub-standard living conditions at its properties.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:26 AM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:57 PM CST
|By Chris Rosato
Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat believes social issues coming from Washington are the biggest divider in Louisiana.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 1:24 PM CST
|By KPLC Digital Team
Jeffery Istre, an oilfield worker, Army veteran and nonprofit founder from Kaplan, announced his bid for Louisiana governor Wednesday.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:04 PM CST
|By WAFB Staff
The election is set for Saturday, Oct. 14.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:32 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:56 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
“It’s an obvious fact," says Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:23 PM CST
|By Chris Rosato
Sen. Bodi White (R) first came to the legislature in 2004 and has served in many roles since that time, including as the Chairman of the Senate Finance and Vice Chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Days before the March for Life rally, the House GOP advanced a measure called the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 1:39 PM CST
|By WAFB staff
U.S. House Rep. Garret Graves declined to say whether he’s running for Louisiana governor, according to reporter Julie O’Donoghue of The Louisiana Illuminator.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:55 AM CST
|By FOX 8 Staff
Republican Rep. Richard Nelson from Mandeville made the announcement Wednesday (Jan. 18) morning on Twitter.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:47 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
House Republican leadership announces new committee and conference chairs.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 8:47 AM CST
|By Brendan Cullerton
Current Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, is the frontrunner to become the next speaker of the House, but he is short on the votes required
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 2:37 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Legislation to sort out Afghan refugee status remains stalled in Congress.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 4:39 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 9:06 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
For the past 48 years Senator Patrick Leahy has served the nation and his home state of Vermont.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 7:29 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Journalist Katie Couric joined lawmakers to announce the ‘Find it Early Act' for cancer screenings.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 6:33 PM CST
|By Chris Rosato
Voters in the Dec. 10 election decided it was no longer appropriate for the governor to make certain position appointments without from the Louisiana Legislature.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 7:03 AM CST
|By WAFB Staff
It’s election day in Louisiana, and people voted on some important races in their parishes. The polls closed at 8 p.m.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 11:58 PM CST
|By WAFB Staff
Four of the seats up for grabs for the East Baton Parish School Board were not decided in the Nov. 8 election and were forced into a runoff.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 11:53 PM CST
|By WAFB Staff
People in the City of Zachary had many leadership positions to vote on in the Dec. 10 runoff election.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 7:00 AM CST
|By WAFB Staff
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office, polls are open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. across Louisiana.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 4:36 PM CST
|By Jamie Bittner
Senator Leahy was first elected in 1974.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 10:45 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
A Dec. 10 runoff will decide two highly contest races in the city of Zachary.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 5:13 AM CST
|By Bria Gremillion
Officials want to remind voters that Saturday, Dec. 10 is election Day.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 12:28 PM CST
|By WAFB Staff and Cali Hubbard
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office, the early voting period will run between Saturday, Nov. 26, and Saturday, Dec. 3 (excluding Sunday, Nov. 27).
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 9:34 AM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
Cassidy would be the third Republican to enter the race for the governor’s mansion.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 8:29 AM CST
|By WAFB Staff
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today (Nov. 18) released a statement on speculation of his potential candidacy for Louisiana Governor.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 1:51 PM CST
|By Sabrina Wilson
The House Republican conference has elected Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) to serve as majority leader when the next session of Congress begins in January.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 10:23 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Two highly contested races in Zachary are headed for a run-off in December.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 6:04 PM CST
|By Josh Rultenberg
President Biden addressed the results of the midterm election and his own political future on Wednesday.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 11:48 AM CST
|By WAFB Staff
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Connie Bernard has announced she will remain in the race for the District 8 School Board election.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 7:21 AM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
Incumbent Mayor Pete Panepinto will face political newcomer Tracy Washington Wells, who is the wife of City Councilman Devon Wells, in a special runoff election that will take place on Dec. 10.