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The Louisiana State Capitol building stands in front of the Mississippi River on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La.

The House voted Wednesday to raise the Legislature’s limit on spending

By Allison Allsop June 8, 2023

BATON ROUGE—The House voted 85-19 Wednesday to raise the Legislature’s limit on spending to make use of much of the large pile of extra cash flowing into state coffers. Senate Concurrent Resolution...

A transgender Pride flag is covered with the words “Hands Off Trans Youth.” Hundreds of people gathered Friday, March 31, 2023, at Washington Square Park in New Orleans for a march to mark Transgender Day of Visibility.

Ban on trans youth healthcare revived in Louisiana Senate

By Piper Hutchinson June 2, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. On the first day of Pride month, the Louisiana Senate revived a proposed ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender...

In a new book, LSU professor Robert Mann dives into former Gov. Huey Long’s relationship with the state’s flagship university.

From recruiting to pacing the sidelines, Huey Long was LSU’s unofficial football coach

By Claire Sullivan June 1, 2023

He paced the Tiger Stadium sidelines, gave rousing locker room speeches and traveled with the football team. But this unofficial coach could not leave Louisiana without temporarily giving up his gubernatorial...

Rep. Valarie Hodges proposed a bill to collect information on diversity programs and race-related teaching.

Louisiana community college leader blasts resolution requesting diversity spending report

By Piper Hutchinson June 1, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. The president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System did not mince words Wednesday while testifying on a resolution...

Tree branches reach for the sky on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, near Memorial Tower in Baton Rouge, La.

House kills constitutional amendment to ensure representation on higher ed governing boards

By Piper Hutchinson May 31, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. The Louisiana House of Representatives killed a proposed constitutional amendment that would have ensured alumni from each...

Sen. Beth Mizell proposed a bill to hold bars responsible for serving people under 21.

House panel shoots down bill brought in wake of Madison Brooks’ death, alleged rape

By Claire Sullivan May 26, 2023

The mother of LSU student Madison Brooks, who died in January, pleaded with a House committee Thursday to pass a bill to hold bars responsible for serving people under 21. Despite her emotional testimony,...

LSU President William F. Tate speaks with Senator Stewart Cathey Jr. Wednesday, April 20, 2022, during the annual LSU Day at the Capitol at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La.

Anti-tenure legislator backs off controversial bill to put tenure practices into law

By Piper Hutchinson May 25, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. A proposal to place tenure policies for higher education faculty into Louisiana law is dead for the year after its author has...

Students at Ben Franklin High School in New Orleans cheer for Camille Sejud, front, while she spoke to hundreds of students Friday, March 31, 2023, for Transgender Day of Visibility.

Trans youth healthcare ban killed in Louisiana, giving LGBTQ+ community a rare win

By Piper Hutchinson May 25, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. A Louisiana Senate committee killed a proposed ban on gender affirming healthcare for transgender youth Wednesday, giving a...

A large American flag flies on Thursday, March 23, 2023, over the LSU Parade Ground in Baton Rouge, La.

What the House Republican budget proposal means for higher education

By Piper Hutchinson May 22, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. Near midnight Thursday, LSU students received a “shots fired” text from university police. The next morning,...

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TikTok could soon be banned on college campus WiFi in Louisiana

By Piper Hutchinson May 12, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. TikTok could soon be expelled from Louisiana’s colleges and universities under a bill advancing through the legislature.  House...

John Raymond and Rep. Delisha Boyd, D-New Orleans, testify in front of the House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations.

Louisiana House committee shoots down bill to ban LGBTQ employment discrimination

BATON ROUGE—A House committee on Wednesday shot down a bill in a 7-5 vote that would have banned employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill would have added...

Rep. Dodie Horton introduced the controversial bill banning discussion of gender identity.

Two anti-LGBTQ bills advance to Louisiana House floor despite large opposition turnout

By Claire Sullivan & Gabby Jimenez April 26, 2023

A bill that would ban classroom discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation outside of school curriculum passed the House Committee on Education 7-5 on Wednesday. The proposal, House Bill 466...