Three significant bills that are part of the governor’s plan to reform the state’s criminal justice system received approval in the House today. The proposals would reduce sentences for mostly non-violent offenders and expand probation and parole opportunities for some offenders.

Some lawmakers are disappointed no legislation was passed this year to reform the state’s tax structure, as Louisiana faces a looming fiscal cliff. Michelle Southern has more…
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A report by Credit Suisse finds 1 out of 5 shopping malls will close down in the next 5 years. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Baton Rouge and Lafayette rank in the bottom 10 for interracial marriages according to a report from the Pew Research Center. Professor of African-American studies and sociology at LSU, Dr. Lori Martin, says there could be a number of reasons why….
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