A new measure has been signed into law that gives domestic violence victims more housing protection. The law, sponsored by Baton Rouge Senator Sharon Weston Broome, allows domestic violence victims to break their lease to leave an abusive situation. Broome says it also ensures that victims will not be evicted because of their situation…

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Landlords will also have the power to evict those the courts deem as abusers.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amite Representative John Bel Edwards says, if elected, he has no intention to keep John White in place as Education Superintendent. Edwards thinks White’s approach to education is flawed…

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BESE chooses the Superintendent of Education, the governor typically has a lot of sway in that selection.

The Independence Day holiday begins today and firework safety is a top concern. Michelle Southern talks with the State Fire Marshal on how to prepare…

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A federal district judge says Louisiana must allow gay couples get married, file joint income tax returns, and put both parents’ names on their children’s birth certificates. It’s being reported that now every parish in Louisiana is issuing same-sex marriage licenses. State Police also says newly married gay couples can have their names changed on their driver’s licenses beginning Monday.