Louisiana State Capitol
Coverage of Louisiana State Capitol in the Nexus archive.
- Bill signing ceremony set for Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act
A bill signing ceremony for the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act is scheduled for Friday at the Louisiana State Capitol. The event formalizes legislation aimed at preventing hazing.
- States step into voting rights void left by federal rulings
States are enacting their own voting rights laws to counter federal rollbacks, including prohibitions against gerrymandering and voter suppression. Ten states currently have state versions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and nine others have introduced similar legislation this year. The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling in Louisiana v. Callais further weakened federal protections, prompting state-level action.
- Explainer: How did this year’s legislative session impact New Orleans and its residents?
The 2026 Louisiana legislative session, marked by Republican control, impacted New Orleans through redistricting that eliminated a majority-Black congressional district, removal of a local official, criminal justice system cuts, and laws criminalizing unauthorized camping. The city avoided $40 million in penalties and expanded oversight of the Sewerage and Water Board, but faced challenges for undocumented residents and the unhoused.
- 2026 Louisiana legislative session: Winners and losers
The 2026 Louisiana legislative session resulted in changes to the state's congressional election map and increased prison funding, while New Orleans faced targeted cuts to local offices and state funding. The session was marked by racial and partisan tensions following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
- Compromise crumbles to fix Louisiana’s veteran claims assistance law
A compromise to fix Louisiana's 2024 veteran claims assistance law, which was ruled unconstitutional, failed in the 2026 legislative session. Senate Bill 208, aimed at legalizing unaccredited claims consultants, collapsed after a closed-door rewrite removed key provisions, leading to divided votes in the House and Senate. The dispute centers on whether veterans should pay unaccredited consultants for disability benefit assistance, with federal law requiring accreditation for such services.
- Louisiana passes new congressional map, dismantling one majority-Black district
Louisiana has passed a new congressional map that dismantles one majority-Black district. The decision was made at the Louisiana state Capitol in Baton Rouge on April 4, 2023.