Shannon Heckt, KLFY NEWS 10

Shannon Heckt

KLFY NEWS 10

Baton Rouge, LA, United States

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Louisiana lawmakers delay legislation, search for how to tax electric cars

As electric and hybrid cars continue to grow in popularity, Louisiana is working to catch up on how to tax them. How they will do that is shaping up to be a complicated task. → Read More

State senator files bill to end insurance rates based on gender

One Louisiana lawmaker is looking to prevent insurance companies from giving women higher rates just for their gender. → Read More

Sen. Cassidy brings back bill to get Louisiana more offshore revenue

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – One Louisiana senator is working to bring in more revenue from offshore energy production to the state. After legislation caught a snag in Congress last year, there’s hope it’ll get support across the aisle. Sen. Bill Cassidy is refiling his Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems or RISEE Act. The […] → Read More

Attorney General aims to limit certain books available to kids, LGBTQ groups fear targeting

Attorney General Jeff Landry is looking to put restrictions on certain books children have access to in public libraries. But some fear the suggestions are targeting the LGBTQ community. → Read More

Despite frustrations over no other options, insurance incentive fund advances

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Legislators in the third day of the special legislative session looked to incentivize insurance companies to come to the state. The key bill of the session passed the full House Wednesday, but with many still having reservations. The objective of the session is to put $45 million into the Insurance […] → Read More

‘We got to do something’: Insurance incentive fund clears first hurdles of skepticism

Louisiana’s lawmakers are pushing for answers on how to best help homeowners with rising insurance rates on the second day of the special legislative session. → Read More

State Rep. Richard Nelson announces candidacy for Louisiana governor

State Rep. Richard Nelson (R-Mandeville) has announced his candidacy for governor of Louisiana. → Read More

Proposed bill aims to have fathers pay half of pregnancy medical costs

A proposed bill would allow Louisiana mothers to recover half of their out-of-pocket pregnancy medical expenses from the baby’s father. → Read More

Kennedy announces he won’t run for governor

Baton Rouge, La. (BRPROUD) – U.S. Senator John Kennedy has announced that he will not run for governor in an email he sent to supporters. After being re-elected to his seat in November, the Republican announced he was considering a bid for the governor’s seat. The statewide election will be this fall. In an email […] → Read More

State superintendent moves to ban TikTok on school devices

On Tuesday, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley told school system leaders to remove TikTok from publicly-funded devices. → Read More

Louisiana lawmaker wants to kill state income tax in 2023 session

Should Louisiana do away with the income tax? That question has been swirling around lawmakers for years, but one legislator has an idea of how to make the change. → Read More

Louisiana governor sets sights on future investments

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards gave an update on some of the successes the state had this year as well as his goals for the new year. → Read More

Voters to decide on three Constitutional Amendments on December ballot

Early voting for the runoff elections starts Saturday, and on the ballot are three constitutional amendments voters will get to decide on. → Read More

Lawmakers look to bring bills to tackle ‘student mental health crisis’

Some Louisiana lawmakers are trying to tackle the issue they call a “mental health crisis” for students. → Read More

Constitutional Amendments on the ballot: Tax breaks for veterans, removing slavery from constitution

Voters will have a number of constitutional amendments to vote on this November. → Read More

State Rep. and Crowley native John Stefanski announces bid for Louisiana Attorney General

Republican State Rep. and Crowley native John Stefanski announced on Monday that he is running for Louisiana Attorney General. → Read More

Insurance Commissioner proposes financial plan to get insurance companies back to Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana is in an insurance crisis and lawmakers are searching for answers on how to keep companies and lower rates. On Friday, the Insurance Commissioner proposed a way to get companies to come to the state. During the legislative session, lawmakers created a fund to incentivize insurance companies to come […] → Read More

Plans in the works to begin mental health education in K-12

Thousands of Louisianans struggle with mental health every day. Some lawmakers are making a push to make sure kids are getting educated on mental health and suicide prevention. → Read More

Insurance Commissioner gives update on canceled policies

Over the last few months, thousands of Louisianans have lost their insurance policies as companies go under. The state Insurance Commissioner gave an update on what is being done to prevent companies from leaving. → Read More

Incumbent Kennedy, democratic challengers qualify for U.S. Senate race

On the first day of qualifying for Louisiana’s elections, several candidates came to the State Archives to sign up for the U.S. Senate race. → Read More