Louisiana lawmakers move forward with bills intended to curb crime
(The Center Square) — Top priorities for Louisiana's ongoing extraordinary legislative session are coming into focus as lawmakers move numerous bills aligned with Gov....
Audit finds no consensus on impact of Justice Reinvestment Initiative
(The Center Square) — A lack of data and consensus on the impact of the state's Justice Reinvestment Initiative makes it difficult to assess...
Op-Ed: Louisiana public defender system in need of reform
Louisiana's public defender system is failing our criminal justice system. Overworked, understaffed and fragmented across 42 districts, the current structure leaves countless individuals facing...
Audit finds payroll issues with state Department of Revenue
(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Department of Revenue has not maintained adequate controls over payroll for the last two years, increasing the risk...
Louisiana special session aims to take a bite out of crime
(The Center Square) — Louisiana lawmakers will consider two dozen items aimed at reducing crime during an extraordinary session next week, from constitutional carry,...