Chris Rosato
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Jury awards $6M to parents of Max Gruver
It’s been more than 6 years since Stephen Gruver and his wife Rae Ann have held their son Max in their arms. → Read More
BESE votes on proposed plan for teacher pay raises
In his executive budget for the year, Governor John Bel Edwards wants to see a $2000 pay raise for teachers to help attract more to the state. → Read More
Wild pig-fighting bait developed by LSU
Researchers with LSU have developed a bait to battle wild pigs before they can cause too much damage to farmers’ crops. → Read More
State lawmaker wants to make Kratom illegal
Whether in a nearby gas station or your local smoke shop, you’ve likely seen kratom on the shelves of one store or another. → Read More
Lawmaker aims to update La. workplace discrimination laws
The federal government has already classified gender and sexual orientation as a protected class. → Read More
Lawmaker wants more oversight on public libraries
Should your parish council or police jury have more control over who runs your local libraries? → Read More
City Leaders say BR is heading in the right direction but some say otherwise
Has crime gotten better or worse for Baton Rouge? Local and federal leaders gave us a look at what they say they’re doing to turn it around. → Read More
Never a dull moment in NOLA for Mardi Gras
Other cities have their monuments and museums, and though we have those also, there really isn’t anything quite like Mardi Gras in New Orleans. → Read More
Property owners learn they’re responsible for fixing the potholes on their road
Folks who live off Brightside View Drive say their hands are tied after the city told them, it’s not their responsibility to fix. → Read More
Leaders meet with entrepreneurs to talk small business
Governor John Bel Edwards says for the second year, Louisiana companies added more than $20 billion in new business development and expansion projects. → Read More
Firehouse BBQ is suing governor for damages
Some of you may remember hearing about Firehouse BBQ in Livingston Parish in the early chapters of the pandemic. → Read More
Prosecution begins to lay out case against Oscar Lozada after opening statements
The man accused of killing his school-teacher wife and then fleeing the country with their daughter is finally on trial. → Read More
Oscar Lozada found guilty of murder
The man accused of killing his school-teacher wife and then fleeing the country with their daughter has been found guilty of murder. → Read More
Both insurance-related bills from special session signed into law by governor
On Thursday, Feb. 2 both bills stood the test before the Senate Finance Committee, leaving them with one more hurdle to get through. → Read More
Senate Finance passes both bills during special session but made changes
On Thursday, Feb. 2 both bills stood the test before the Senate Finance Committee, leaving them with one more hurdle to get through. → Read More
House passes both bills during special session, sends to Senate Finance
We’re three days in and both bills are now halfway through the legislative process. → Read More
First day of Special Session is over with: here’s what happened
It was a short and sweet day at the Capitol as lawmakers officially kicked off the special session, however, the real work begins tomorrow. → Read More
Some La. Democrats call for party chairwoman to resign while others come to her defense
There are some Democrats who feel their party has been asleep at the wheel for too long when it comes to finding good candidates that can run effective campaigns. → Read More
Feds say Louisiana has held inmates past their legal release dates
When it comes to your civil rights inside the Criminal Justice System, Louisiana doesn’t exactly get an A on its report card. → Read More
Who’s up for the job in Senate District 6: at least two say they are
Sen. Bodi White (R) first came to the legislature in 2004 and has served in many roles since that time, including as the Chairman of the Senate Finance and Vice Chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. → Read More