2026 Legislative Session

A new bill moving through the Louisiana Legislature could change how mayors across the state prepare for office. House Bill 431 would require mandatory training for every mayor in Louisiana. […]

State Rep. Beau Beaullieu says Louisiana lawmakers are moving quickly through the 2026 legislative session as major debates continue over taxes, spending, infrastructure, and congressional redistricting. During an interview on […]

Louisiana lawmakers could take major action Monday on a group of bills tied to the controversial menhaden fishing industry. Coastal Conservation Association Louisiana says the proposed legislation would increase oversight, […]

Louisiana lawmakers continue to debate lawsuit reform during the 2026 legislative session. Supporters say the latest bills focus on fairness, transparency, and long-term medical care. One proposal would ban expert […]

A Louisiana child safety law is now at the center of a growing debate at the State Capitol. Lawmakers are reviewing two bills that could roll back key protections created […]

A new proposal in the Louisiana Legislature aims to change how expert witnesses get paid in court cases. State Rep. Mike Melerine says the goal is simple. Remove financial incentives […]

Louisiana lawmakers are moving to tighten oversight of landmen as debates over carbon capture and energy projects grow across the state. During a recent discussion, state representatives outlined new proposals […]

Louisiana lawmakers are debating a new bill that changes how medical settlement money is used after injury claims. State Representative Dennis Bamburg filed House Bill 1089. The bill creates “CARE […]

Louisiana lawmakers are reviewing two civil law bills that aim to change how courts handle medical damages and expert testimony. Supporters say both proposals focus on fairness and accountability in […]

The Louisiana Legislature is moving forward with targeted economic development bills, even as broader tax reform efforts lose momentum this session. A key focus right now is a pair of […]