Politics

Rep. Tammy Phelps holds news conference ahead of next legislative session 

The legislative session begins Monday, April 14, and Rep. Tammy Phelps is laying out her priorities.

Judge rules Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians is unconstitutional

A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors.

Senate Bill No. 74 Proposes Major Changes to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction in Louisiana

 A newly introduced bill in the Louisiana Senate Senate Bill No. 74, authored by Senator Alan Seabaugh aims to revise the Children’s Code and redefine how the state handles juvenile criminal cases.

Bossier council will try again with proposed public comment changes after failed meeting Friday

 A proposed change to the way the public interacts with the Bossier City Council made no headway Friday morning when attendance at a special meeting failed to draw enough council members.