By james art It’s not just top-ticket races that require attention this election season. At the bottom of your ballot you’ll find measures that could have a big impact, including a proposal to amend the state constitution.
Barry Irwin, President and CEO of Council for a Better Louisiana, breaks down those ballot measures, including offshore energy revenue and coastal restoration funding issues.
There is a push to end forced labor in Southern prisons, with advocates arguing that the work many inmates are forced to do is low-paying and dangerous. But prison officials say they have improved working conditions.
The Gulf States Newsroom Kat Stromquist, takes a closer look at the movement — including a lawsuit in Louisiana.
Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos events are right around the corner. And while some have expressed concern about celebrations in cemeteries, honoring loved ones at their resting place is a cornerstone of the Latin American holiday, Day of the Dead.
Mark Martin, local bicycle activist and chair of East Baton Rouge Parish’s Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee, tells us more about Velo Muertos, an upcoming Day of the Dead cycling event that puts a modern twist on a holiday with cultural and historical significance.
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