Sen. Jay Morris filed SB 123 to let the governor recommend suspending or removing judges and DAs for misconduct, a change supporters say answers a pattern of failed supervision. The measure would require Senate supermajorities and a statewide vote in 2027.

Rep. Delisha Boyd prefiled HB 209 to establish a Louisiana minimum wage that phases to $14 by 2031 and adds reporting and enforcement tools for violations.

Gambit’s “Dialectics” episode puts Angola and Louisiana’s prison medical failures back in the spotlight after a federal court found care unconstitutional. Advocates say the coming weeks will test whether court oversight forces real change.

A new state bill would require schools and daycares to submit lead-test results after reporting showed an Algiers daycare opened without testing.

A federal magistrate has paused Louisiana’s effort to void the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office detainer policy and sent key state‑law questions to the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Mardi Gras 2026 in New Orleans ended with a traditional midnight march by police and leaders. State Police reported nearly 100 arrests and 170+ service calls on social media.

Douglas Graffato becomes Captain at Kenner Fire Department, a role involving leadership and increased responsibilities.

Clerks want a carve‑out after a privacy law let officials scrub court and property records. A pending bill would shield district‑clerk databases from redaction requests.

The New Orleans Ethics Review Board met to discuss city governance ethics, focusing on the review process for the Independent Police Monitor appointment.

New Orleans allocates $1 million for a plan to develop Armstrong Park into a cultural hub, without affecting the general fund, using unused bond money from 2024.

Mayor Chip Johnson cast the deciding vote as Hernando moved to raise sewer fees to help cover a $2.6 million utility-fund shortfall. Some charges were doubled under the new schedule.

Louisiana State Police and LDWF collaborate for Mardi Gras safety, focusing on both Bourbon Street and Mississippi River navigational hazards, as shared in an LSP Facebook post.

St. Tammany Parish celebrated George Washington's legacy on Presidents' Day on social media, reflecting upon his role as a pivotal leader in American history.