Law

In an ongoing effort to combat the effects of climate change and address the growing costs of extreme weather events negatively impacting communities, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced new guidance and $7.3 billion in formula funding to help states and communities better prepare for and respond to extreme weather events like wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat. This is a first-of-its-kind program, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Governor John Bel Edwards announced that he has taken action on a number of bills from the 2022 Regular Legislative Session.

Governor John Bel Edwards announced that he has signed bills into law from the 2022 Regular Legislative Session.

Governor John Bel Edwards announced that he has signed the bills into law from the 2022 Regular Legislative Session.

Governor John Bel Edwards announced that he has signed bills into law from the 2022 Regular Legislative Session.

Gov. Edwards signed the following bills into law

The new curfew states the following: “It shall be unlawful for any person sixteen (16) years of age and under to be or remain upon any street, alley, boulevard, park, other public place or vacant premises in the City of Monroe between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless such person is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or other person having legal custody of such minor.

More than 200 new Louisiana laws take effect with the start of August.Beginning Tuesday, public school children can bring sunscreen to school without a…