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Louisiana Senate Committee Approves Medicaid Expansion
The Louisiana Senate Health and Welfare Committee has voted in favor of legislation that would expand access to health insurance to those currently without coverage.
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Rep. Hunter Issues Letter Denying Involvement in Legal Issues Regarding Earl K. Long
State Representative Marcus Hunter, D-Monroe, issued a letter last week regarding the involvement of his office in steps to prevent the closure of Earl K....
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House Committee Cuts $500 Million from Louisiana State Budget
The Louisiana House Appropriations Committee cut $500 million out Governor Jindal's $24 billion budget proposal.
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Two Key Carpenter Groups Endorse Mike Ross for Governor
The Southern States Millwright Regional Council and the Central South Carpenters Regional Council, affiliates that represent more than 10,000 carpenters, have endorsed Mike Ross for...
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Budget Talks Begin in Louisiana Legislative Session
Today the House Appropriations committee is set to tackle the biggest piece of legislation facing lawmakers this session.
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Final Day for Early Voting for May 4 Election
Today is the final day for early voting in the May 4 municipal elections. Several tax renewals are on the ballot across the area, including...
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Governor Bebee Signs Private Health Insurance Option Into Law
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe signed the historic Medicaid reform bill for Arkansas into law Tuesday morning.
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UPDATE: Louisiana House Committee Rejects Tobacco Tax Bill
The Louisiana House Ways & Means Committee voted against a bill that sought to raise taxes on cigarettes by 36 cents a pack.
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Arkansas Lawmakers Closing in on End of Session
Arkansas lawmakers are wrapping up the longest legislative session since the great depression, as they are expected to complete their official work on Tuesday.
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Senate Approves Tax Cuts, Session Ends Early Next Week
The Arkansas Senate approved a package of tax cuts totaling approximately $120 million on Thursday as the legislative session nears conclusion.
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Regional Headlines
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New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg Dies
Sen. Frank Lautenberg, the New Jersey Democrat who served five terms in the U.S. Senate since 1982 and was the chamber's last surviving World War...
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West Monroe Property Tax Renewal Passes
Voters in West Monroe have voted to renew a property tax that will pay to help maintain and repair city roads.
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Special Report: A Look Inside the Louisiana State Capitol
The Louisiana legislative session is in full swing down in Baton Rouge. KTVE spent a couple of days in Baton Rouge to get an inside...
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Final Day for Early Voting for May 4 Election
Today is the final day for early voting in the May 4 municipal elections. Several tax renewals are on the ballot across the area, including...
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Former Congressman Mike Ross to Kick Off Campaign for Governor
Former Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross plans to formally announce his campaign for Governor on Wednesday.
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Tom Cotton Raises Over $526,000 in First Quarter
Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton says his campaign has raised over $526,000 in the first quarter of 2013.
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Early Voting Begins Saturday for May 4 Election
Early voting begins this Saturday for the May 4 municipal elections.
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Sen. Mary Landrieu Raises $1.2M in First Quarter of 2013
Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu's re-election campaign raised over one million dollars during the first quarter of 2013.
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Tax Renewals on May 4 Ballot for Ferriday & Rayville Voters
Voters in Rayville and Ferriday are being asked to renew taxes in the upcoming May 4 elections.
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Polls Now Open Across Northeast Louisiana
Northeast Louisiana voters head to the polls Saturday to vote on a number of items, including property tax renewals, sales tax increases and a Mayoral...
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State Headlines
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Jindal in West Monroe Today, Signs Bills Improving Gun Safety
Governor Jindal will be in West Monroe today as part of his statewide tour of all 64 parishes.
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Jindal to GOP: "Time to Stop the Bedwetting"
Governor Bobby Jindal has some choice words for the GOP in a new op-ed he wrote for "Politico".
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Rep. Alexander Announces District Outreach Schedule for July
District staff for U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander will hold satellite office hours in July to assist residents of the 5th Congressional District with casework matters.
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Governor Jindal Signs Bills Into Law; 294 Bills Signed
Governor Bobby Jindal announced he has signed bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of bills signed for the 2013 Regular...
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Governor Jindal Launched Statewide Tour
Governor Bobby Jindal is beginning a statewide tour today to visit all 64 parishes. His first stop will be in Alexandria.
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Jindal Announces the Appointment of Alicia Reitzell to the Board of Tax Appeals
Governor Jindal announced the appointment of Monroe attorney Alicia Reitzell to the Board of Tax Appeals.
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Governor Jindal Signs Pro-Life Bills Into Law
Governor Bobby Jindal signed a pair of pro-life bills into law that increase penalties for coerced abortions and strengthen protections for pregnant women across Louisiana.
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Jindal Signs Legislation to Reduce Size, Scope of State Government
Governor Bobby Jindal signed legislation that will reduce the size and scope of state government by cutting down on the number of Boards and Commissions...
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Candidates for Arkansas Lt. Governor's Race Growing
A quiet and empty Arkansas Lieutenant Governor's race is beginning to heat up.
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Rob Maness Receives Tea Party Leadership Fund Endorsement
U.S. Senate candidate Rob Maness received the Tea Party Leadership Fund's (TPLF) endorsement today in the Louisiana Senate race.
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National Headlines
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses Tom Cotton
Tom Cotton, the Republican candidate for Congress in the 4th Congressional District in Arkansas, has picked up the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal Stumps for Romney in Iowa
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell spent Thursday in Iowa campaigning for presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
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President Obama Visits New Orleans
President Obama ended four days of travel with a speech in New Orleans Wednesday night to the civil-rights group the National Urban League.
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Mitt Romney on Overseas Trip
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is hoping to beef up his foreign policy credentials. So, he has headed overseas to meet with some of...
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Tom Cotton Raises over $500,000 in Second Quarter
Republican Congressional Candidate Tom Cotton says his campaign for the 4th Congressional District announced that it raised $515,000 in the second quarter.
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Jindal: No Implementation of Healthcare Law
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal appeared on "Meet The Press" Sunday morning to say the Mitt Romney has always been against a national mandate as part...
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Transportation and RESTORE Act Pass in Congress
The two bills will bring in big dollars for highway projects while keeping flood insurance premiums and student interest rates affordable. However, the bills will...
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Jindal to Attend Romney Campaign Weekend Retreat
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will be in Utah this weekend attending a retreat hosted by the Mitt Romney presidential campaign.
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Gene Jeffress Defeats Q. Byrum Hurst in Arkansas Runoff Election
State Senator Gene Jeffress wins the Democratic Nomination for the 4th Congressional District race.
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Romney Raises $77 Million in May; Obama $60 Million
Mitt Romney's team announced Thursday it raised $77 million last month, surpassing the total announced earlier in the day by President Barack Obama's re-election effort.
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