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Despite being recognized as state with overzealous and nonsensical marijuana laws, Louisiana lawmakers recently managed to approve a measure that will help loosen the legal stranglehold on parolees. Last Thursday, the Louisiana Senate voted to approve House Bill 681, which is being revered a modest reform bill because it only serves to change the way the state handles parolees busted for misdemean

Louisiana motorists can kiss the big brother of the road good-bye. Governor Bobby Jindal recently approved legislation that will outlaw speed cameras and other technological speed enforcement mechanisms along Louisiana highways.

In states all across America, law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols over the Memorial Day weekend.

Louisiana residents who dispose of cigarette butts outdoors might want to start saving up for the hefty fines to come.

Louisiana residents with handgun permits will soon be allowed to bring their loaded firearms into restaurants where alcohol is served. The law previously prohibited anyone from bringing a gun into an eatery that also served booze, but on Tuesday, a measure was approved by the state Senate eliminating the ban.

Louisiana lawmakers believe heroin is a scourge on the state. Therefore, in an attempt to combat this brown plague on society, which has caused a surge of overdose deaths across the state, legislators recently passed a bill aimed at whipping the problem at the source.

Louisiana lawmakers want to make it illegal for the homeless to ask people for money. Late last month, the Louisiana legislature passed a bill that would make it a misdemeanor offense for individuals to panhandle. The measure was approved by a unanimous vote in the House and has moved on to the Senate.

It may soon be unlawful for anyone to spy on Louisiana residents using drone technology. Last week, the State Senate gave their stamp of approval on two measures that would place strict guidelines on drone photography. However, shortly after the measures received approval, the bill aimed at preventing drones from “flying over anything termed critical infrastructure” was killed...

A new bill could make it harder for citizens to obtain public records about law enforcement officials. Earlier this week, a piece of legislation was introduced aimed at creating a “veil of secrecy” for Louisiana police officers.

Alcohol-infused ice cream could soon be the buzz in Louisiana. Last week, a House committee passed a bill that would make frozen alcoholic treats available to adults over the age of 21. However, lawmakers want to ensure the measure, which has been tabled two previous times, does not allow the product to fall in the hands of minors.

While some Louisiana lawmakers fight to uphold the state’s ban against sodomy, others are deep in the trenches trying to protect the proverbial back door of the female workforce.

Marijuana possession will remain a felony in Louisiana, thanks to state lawmakers concerned that lessening the penalties will not punish repeat offenders severely enough.