SARA CLINE | The Era-Leader

Home

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry addresses members of the House and Senate on opening day of a legislative special session focusing on crime, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in the House Chamber at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)

AP
registered content - login required to view
Click to register / login

A look at the tough-on-crime bills Louisiana lawmakers passed during a special session
By SARA CLINE - Associated Press
Thu,02/29/24-3:37PM , 353 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's Republican-dominated legislature concluded a two-week special session Thursday that was called to address one of the state's most pressing issues — violent crime.
Click Here to Read More

In this June 15, 2012 photo, the electric chair in the execution room is on display at the Angola museum in Angola, La. In an effort to resume Louisiana’s death row executions after a 14 year pause, the GOP-dominated Legislature gave final passage to a bill Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 that adds the use of nitrogen gas and electrocution as methods to carry out the death penalty. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP)

AP
premium content - for subscribers only
Click to subscribe

Lawmakers bidding to resume Louisiana executions after 14-year pause OK new death penalty methods
By SARA CLINE - Associated Press
Thu,02/29/24-3:14PM , 129 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La.
Click Here to Read More

The Louisiana state Capitol stands on April 4, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. Under a new era of conservative leadership, Louisiana’s GOP-dominated legislature will gather Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, for a special legislative session that could reshape the state’s criminal justice system and the public safety sector. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith, File)

AP
premium content - for subscribers only
Click to subscribe

Bill allowing permitless concealed carry in Louisiana heads to the governor's desk for signature
By SARA CLINE - Associated Press
Wed,02/28/24-5:11PM , 286 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A bill allowing Louisiana residents, 18 and older, to carry a concealed handgun without a permit received final approval from lawmakers Wednesday.
Click Here to Read More

In this image taken from video, a piglet dubbed Earl “Piglet” Long, is shown Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Baton Rouge, La. The baby pig, who was rescued after being tossed like a football near a Mardi Gras event in New Orleans, was “pardoned” Wednesday and has found a permanent home with Louisiana state Rep. Lauren Ventrella. (AP Photo/Sara Cline)

AP
premium content - for subscribers only
Click to subscribe

Baby pig that was tossed like a football is adopted and pardoned at Louisiana Capitol
By SARA CLINE - Associated Press
Wed,02/28/24-12:36PM , 200 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A baby pig that was rescued after being tossed like a football near a Mardi Gras event in New Orleans was “pardoned” Wednesday and has found a permanent home with a Louisiana lawmaker.
Click Here to Read More

Subscribe to SARA CLINE