2026 Legislative Session

A “Member-Driven” Session Takes Shape Louisiana’s 2026 legislative session is moving with less conflict than past years. Lawmakers say the goal is simple. Focus on local issues. Reduce tension. Build […]

New Orleans streets, airport delays and carbon capture are driving big political conversations across Louisiana this week. During a Tuesday interview, Jeff Crouere said the new New Orleans administration is […]

Louisiana voters want answers about the state’s coastal restoration plans, according to a new statewide poll discussed Monday during Coastal Day at the Capitol. Lauren Bourg with Restore the Mississippi […]

Louisiana lawmakers are putting workforce training, insurance reform and public safety at the center of this legislative session. State Rep. Brian Glorioso said the state now faces a new challenge. […]

Lawmakers debate a simpler tax system Louisiana lawmakers are taking another look at centralized sales tax collection. Supporters say the current system is too complicated and costs the state money. […]

State Rep. Dixon McMakin says Louisiana lawmakers are moving from routine legislation into the more controversial part of the session, with major proposals now taking center stage. Court system reform […]

Fraud case puts insurance costs back in focus Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said a recent New Orleans 18-wheeler fraud verdict should remind people that insurance fraud is not a […]

Louisiana lawmakers are taking a fresh look at workers’ compensation as rising costs and long claim timelines draw concern during the current legislative session. A new bill, House Bill 780, […]

Bill Aims to Stabilize Trucking and Insurance Costs State Representative Kellee Dickerson is pushing a major insurance reform bill this legislative session. Her proposal, House Bill 526, would cap general […]

A Unified Voice at the Capitol As Louisiana’s legislative session moves into week two, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) is closely watching key developments. While not directly advancing legislation, […]