Budget cuts would force release of 10,000 inmates, Corrections head says
BATON ROUGE — The head of the state Corrections Department said his agency would have to release 10,000 inmates starting July 1 if the...
Edwards talks expected cuts following second special session
BATON ROUGE — Gov. John Bel Edwards on Wednesday outlined cuts to higher education, criminal justice and assistance to needy families in...
Democrats fuming at state GOP
BATON ROUGE — Emotions were raw Monday night as the special session collapsed after the the Legislature was unable to raise major revenue...
Bienville Parish man arrested for timber theft
A Saline man is accused of timber theft, according to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Wayne Durbin, 66, of...
Foundation: Louisiana residents pay low state taxes
BATON ROUGE — As lawmakers battle over raising more revenue, it is worth keeping in mind that Louisiana residents pay some of the lowest...
Tit-for-tat when senators appear before House panel
BATON ROUGE — It was payback time in a House committee on Thursday. After Senate Democrats chastised Republican leader Rep. Lance Harris...
