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Rep. Richard Nelson discussed his proposal to eliminate state income tax.

Richard Nelson suspends proposal to end Louisiana income tax after skeptical reception in Legislature

By Molly Ryan April 19, 2023

BATON ROUGE–Rep. Richard Nelson suspended his proposal to eliminate the state income tax after discussing it this week with skeptical lawmakers at a House Ways and Means Committee meeting. Instead,...

The House Civil Law and Procedure Committee met Thursday, April 19, 2023, to discuss a bill that would give mothers an avenue to recuperate some pregnancy-related medical expenses from the father of their child.

Bill advances that could allow moms to get back half of pregnancy expenses from father of child

By Gabby Jimenez & Claire Sullivan April 19, 2023

BATON ROUGE–The House Civil Law and Procedure Committee moved forward a bill that would allow mothers to recuperate half of out-of-pocket, pregnancy-related medical expenses from the father of their...

A House committee advanced a bill sponsored by Sen. Katrina Jackson that would increase criminal penalties for abortion providers. Photo credit: Alex Tirado/LSU Manship School News Service 

Louisiana House approves harsher criminal penalties for abortion providers

By Piper Hutchinson June 2, 2022

Editor's note: This story was updated on Sunday to include the latest action on Senate Bills 342 and 388  BATON ROUGE–The Senate gave final passage Sunday to a bill that would enhance criminal...

History junior Ben Smith, LSU College Republican's new president this semester

‘An optimistic argument for conservatism’: LSU College Republicans seeks to rebrand

By Josh Archote February 16, 2021

When Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy voted to convict former President Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, the Louisiana GOP unanimously voted to censure him.     ...

Police hold off Trump supporters who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

‘A wound we have to heal from’: LSU students across the political spectrum condemn capitol riots

By Caroline Savoie January 20, 2021

Mass communication senior Matthew Cross walked into his living room Jan. 6 when he heard his mother say, “Have you seen the news?” Mass communication senior Jacob Phillips opened the door of...

Former U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks to students about her experiences in the French House on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.

LSU alumna and career diplomat to serve as Biden’s U.N. Ambassador

By Caroline Savoie January 9, 2021

Long-time diplomat, LSU graduate and Louisiana native Linda Thomas-Greenfield accepted her nomination to serve in President-Elect Joe Biden’s cabinet as Ambassador to the United Nations. In her remarks...

I Voted today Sticker

Election Day in Louisiana

By Reveille Staff Report November 3, 2020

It will take 270 electoral votes for a candidate to win the presidency. The current electoral votes for each candidate are as follows: Biden: 213 Trump: 174 These numbers were lasted updated at 2:42 a.m....

FILE - In this June 27, 2019, file photo, then-Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., listens to questions after the Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Art in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential...

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, the governor's chief budget adviser, left; House Speaker Clay Schexnayder, R-Gonzales, center; and Senate President Page Cortez, R-Lafayette, speak ahead of a meeting of Louisiana's income forecasting panel on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Report: Democrats lead some Louisiana House panels, but GOP controls

By Melinda Deslatte February 4, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's new Republican House speaker rewarded his Democratic supporters with top leadership positions on five subject-matter committees, but kept the key chairmanships...

Tom Hawks, an Iowan retiree and navy veteran, stands up to ask a question to Cory Booker during his rally at Adam’s Street Espresso Cafe in Creston, Iowa on Jan. 1, 2020.

It’s anyone’s game in the 2020 Democratic presidential race; who are the fringe candidates?

By Lara Nicholson January 6, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Democratic presidential race is evolving into a two-tier contest: the top four candidates, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, and the remaining...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks at his election night watch party in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Report: President Trump turns focus toward Louisiana governor race with Wednesday night rally

By Melinda Deslatte November 6, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — With voting complete in Mississippi and Kentucky, President Donald Trump is turning attention to the last gubernatorial contest of the year, bidding to drive out Louisiana's...

Trump Rally

Follow LIVE: President Trump’s election eve Louisiana rally in Lake Charles

By Caleb Greene and Maria Marsh October 11, 2019

8:35 p.m. "Thank you all for the support," one Little League champion said addressing the crowd.  The team exited the stage. The President then went on to highlight his economic achievements, in contrast...