By Elise Plunk | Reporter
“We will not allow activist states, activist providers or distributors profiting from killing babies to threaten Louisiana’s sovereignty, violate Louisiana’s laws and endanger Louisiana women and Louisiana babies,” – Attorney General Liz Murrill, announcing her lawsuit against three states with shield laws that protect those who prescribe abortion medication.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill speaks at a news conference Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, announcing a lawsuit challenging abortion shield laws in Democratic-led states. Joining Murrill were Attorneys General Steve Marshall of Alabama, left, and Tim Griffin of Arkansas, whose states are also plaintiffs in the case. (Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator)
By Piper Hutchinson
The lawsuit, filed directly with the U.S. Supreme Court, alleges laws in California, Massachusetts and New York violate the U.S. Constitution by circumventing its Full Faith and Credit Clause, which generally requires states to respect the laws and judicial proceedings of other states.
Louisiana is helping to finance at least two rodeos, in New Orleans and Lake Charles, with public funding this year. (Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)
By Julie O’Donoghue
Louisiana lawmakers increased the amount of public money the state will spend on college sports championships, rodeos and other entertainment events in this fiscal year to at least $12.1 million in direct support. More events could receive funding in the coming months after Gov. Jeff Landry and legislators moved $25 million from a state savings account into the state’s Major Events Incentive Fund in June.
State Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, is running for Congress in Louisiana's 6th District, even though his primary residence is outside of its boundaries. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)
By Julie O’Donoghue
The writeup from the attorney general’s office won’t have a legal impact on the congressional race, as candidates or officeholders are not required to live in the U.S. House districts where they are running. But the opinion could have affected his ability to stay in his state Senate seat representing part of Acadiana.
By Piper Hutchinson
Jim Henderson announced last week he intends to leave the leadership role at the Ruston campus at the end of the calendar year due to health concerns. “I’m not dying,” he said in an interview this week.
By Piper Hutchinson
The distinction puts LSU on the path to becoming a Senior Military College, a prestigious designation that is essentially a step between a normal ROTC program, like what LSU currently offers, and one of the U.S. service academies
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