Residents of East Baton Rouge Parish are electing a new 19th Judicial District Court Judge while residents of some surrounding parishes are deciding the fate of some property and sales and use taxes.
When Louisiana expanded the types of medical marijuana patients can use, there was a 60% increase in patients in the first quarter of this year compared to the end of 2021.
Now that Louisiana is seemingly on the other side of a public health emergency, some lawmakers looking back believe the governor made too many decisions without hearing from state leaders, especially when it comes to emergency declarations, like mask mandates.
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are working with a state lawmaker to propose a bill that would use photographic evidence to crack down on littering.
Louisiana will receive nearly $1.7 billion from the federal government for Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Ida that hit the state between 2020 and 2021, state lawmakers announced Tuesday, March 22.
The quality of women’s healthcare in Louisiana is ranked one of the lowest in the country and one state lawmaker believes she has a plan to turn that around.
Exclusive new audio obtained by the 9News Investigators revealed what was said when retired Louisiana State Police (LSP) superintendent Kevin Reeves and his legal team met privately with Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder (R - Gonzales) earlier this year to discuss Ronald Greene’s death investigation.
The Louisiana legislative committee tasked with investigating the circumstances of Ronald Greene’s 2019 death while in the custody of the Louisiana State Police heard testimony from former officials on Tuesday, March 15.
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office, early voting for the March 26 Municipal Primary Election begins Saturday, March 12 and will continue through Saturday, March 19, excluding Sunday, March 13.
The family of Ronald Greene took an angry, direct tone Thursday when addressing Gov. John Bel Edwards, demanding he resign and that criminal charges be pressed against all involved in what they allege is a cover-up.
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statement on Thursday, Feb. 10 in response to the creation of a select bipartisan committee to investigate the 2019 death of Ronald Greene while in the custody of the Louisiana State Police.
Dozens of text messages and emails show staffers in Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office attempting to manage a response to fallout over the death of Ronald Greene.
Democrat Rep. Vincent Pierre of Lafeyette spoke to reporters Monday, Feb. 7 at the Baton Rouge Press Club as the new president of the Legislative Black Caucus.
The family of Ronald Greene will hold a virtual news conference two days after Gov. John Bel Edwards spoke about the investigation into Greene’s death.
Before Senate members began their day inside the halls of the Capitol, a large group of equality advocates from different organizations gathered outside to share what they want to see from lawmakers.
Before holding a news conference about the Ronald Greene case Tuesday, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards held a private meeting with members of the Legislative Black Caucus.
Senate Democrats say it’s important to pass federal legislation to ensure each person’s right to vote. Republican senators say bills have been passed to extend voting rights and the power of changing voting laws should remain at the state level.
Congressman Troy Carter, who represents Louisiana’s Second Congressional District, has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Democrat Gary Chambers is looking to shake things up by throwing his hat in the ring and challenging incumbent Republican Sen. John Kennedy for his seat in the US Senate.
