FPC filed a May 27 reply brief asking the Fifth Circuit to overturn the federal ban on interstate handgun sales; the appeal could reshape how dealers handle pistol transfers across state lines.

House Bill 719 would reallocate 60 assistant DA positions statewide; New Orleans officials say the changes could cut about 10 state‑backed prosecutor slots in the city.

Lawmakers passed SB 319, which would raise documentary standards for voters without photo ID. It requires extra paperwork or a quick registrar visit to cure a conditional ballot.

The Legislature approved SB197 to cut two appellate judges from New Orleans' Fourth Circuit. The measure is enrolled and now goes to Gov. Jeff Landry.

Gov. Jeff Landry signed HB 1187 to boost Louisiana’s Fortify Homes program with roughly $50M, expand eligibility and open a June lottery for thousands of $10,000 grants.

A Legislative Auditor report found justices collected both a $1,500 monthly stipend and daily per diems for New Orleans work; the court says it will clarify its travel policy.

A state bill that would let big users build private power grids and sell excess electricity has stalled as utilities, regulators and lawmakers spar over amendments. The clock is ticking on the legislative session.

A Jefferson Parish justice of the peace acknowledged using his judicial title on Instagram and faced the Judiciary Commission as officials weigh possible discipline. Commissioners discussed options from caution to recommending suspension to the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Gov. Jeff Landry approved industrial tax exemptions for Folgers’ New Orleans plants that city officials had rejected, restoring breaks tied to major equipment investments. The decision revives a fight over lost local revenue and legal fallout.

LDH will block SNAP EBT purchases outside Louisiana and approved border ZIPs starting May 26. Short‑term exemptions are available online or by phone.

Governor Jeff Landry signed a retroactive law — known as Trey’s Law — that voids NDAs in civil settlements involving child sexual abuse, freeing survivors to speak.

A draft S&WB plan pairs a consolidated drainage tax with a new impervious‑area fee that would cut bills for many high‑value homeowners while raising costs for others. Raftelis' contract was extended to finish the modeling.

A House committee rejected measures that would let parishes vote on carbon storage projects, sharpening a split between local control and state permitting.