The Latest Breaking News from Louisiana

Jeff Landry inked a first-of-its-kind bill which impacts the drugs mifepristone and misoprostol

Louisiana law classifies abortion drugs as controlled substances, imposing strict penalties for unauthorized possession and distribution.

K-12 students in the Pelican State will lose access to LGBTQ+ education, with queer educators closeted

Louisiana’s Legislature approved a bill on May 23, 2024, that would reclassify two abortion pills, mifepristone and misoprostol, as “controlled, dangerous substances.” Both pills have a long history of safe and effective use in medication abortions as well as for treatment of miscarriages and other conditions. The bill, which is…

Louisiana law regulates cervical ripening medication use to prevent misuse for criminal purposes.

Senator Presley addresses maternal health, drug regulation, and social challenges in Louisiana.

Louisiana's groundbreaking bill aims to regulate abortion pills, sparking controversy among health care professionals.

Louisiana's proposed bill could lead to felony charges for possessing abortion drugs without a prescription, sparking debate over reproductive rights.

Louisiana lawmakers' decision to reclassify abortion pills sparks debates on access and regulation, impacting reproductive healthcare.

Louisiana's move to classify abortion drugs as controlled substances raises concerns among healthcare providers and could impact maternal care in the state.

Republican lawmakers in the southern US state of Louisiana gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would criminalise possession of abortion pills without a prescription.