10 Animals You Cannot Own in Shreveport, Louisiana
You'd be surprised to know the animals you cannot own in our city.
Laws
Louisiana Legislator Wants to End the ‘Slavery Clause’
Prisoners in Angola (once called the deadliest prison in America) still work in the fields that were once tended by slaves
LA Lawmakers Want School Officials Who Don’t Report Abuse Fired
The scandals at LSU seem to be at the heart of this
Kindergarten Could Become Mandatory in Louisiana
Currently, Louisiana law requires schools to offer Kindergarten classes but parents aren't required to send their kids.
What Does it Mean When You See Purple Paint in the Woods?
If you see purple paint on a tree or fence, leave. And here's why.
Oregon Became First State to Decriminalize Hard Drugs
Small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other hard drugs will no longer land you behind bars in Oregon.
US House to Vote on Major Marijuana Law Overhaul This Month
If passed, this could completely change the way marijuana is perceived
Weird Laws on the Books In Shreveport
Shreveport is a LOT weirder than you thought.
New Law: Schools Can’t Suspend Students for Disobeying Teachers
One new law that went into effect on January 1st will make it illegal for public schools to suspend students in 1st - 5th grade for "willfully defying teachers or administrators."
Louisiana Teachers Will Get $1000 Pay Raises
This chunk of change (along with the $39 million set aside for public schools) will cost the state $140 million per year.
TX County Has Dismissed Hundreds of Marijuana Cases This Month
The new law basically says that police officers aren't knowledgeable enough to determine if the green is pot or not.
Bill Expected to Be Voted On Which Would Raise Legal Age For Tobacco Use to 21
Several other states have changed their tobacco laws involving age, could Louisiana be next?