In a law signed by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Aug. 1, driving with use of phones and related electronics was banned.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A major change is about to hit roads across Louisiana, and it targets drivers who cruise in the left lane. A new law taking effect Aug. 1 will allow law enforcement officers ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new Louisiana law aimed at raising fines for misdemeanor DWIs could have an unexpected consequence: flooding courtrooms with jury trials. Signed by Gov. Jeff Landry last ...

A Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms remains blocked by an appellate court ruling on Wednesday. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a state request ...

Louisiana already bans nearly all abortions. But starting in October, there will be additional restrictions on mifepristone and misoprostol. These drugs are used in medication abortions but also have ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A new Louisiana law cracking down on nitrous oxide sales will go into effect August 1, bringing harsher penalties for violations and broader enforcement powers for state agents.

A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state’s public school classrooms is unconstitutional. The ruling ...

In the 2023 Regular Session, Louisiana lawmakers passed Act No. 210 (the Act), which provided protections for employees who are absent from work to obtain genetic testing or a medically necessary ...

FILE PHOTO: Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry walks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Governor of ...