Gov. Jeff Landry wants to enact the most sweeping overhaul of Louisiana’s tax system in 50 years next month, with a series of changes which he said Tuesday would revitalize

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said his plan to revamp tax code and lower income tax rates will 'catapult' state to prosperity, population growth.

Gov. Jeff Landry says he will call Louisiana lawmakers into a special session next month to consider major tax reform proposals. Landry says Louisiana’s current tax system is holding the state back. Louisiana also faces a looming projected $700 million budget shortfall due to the expiration of a temporary sales tax.

Louisiana’s first-in-the-nation law listing the abortion medications mifepristone and misoprostol as “controlled dangerous substances” took effect Tuesday, triggering fears among health-care providers and pharmacists that routine care may be worsened for women in the state.

The Louisiana law that makes abortion medication mifepristone and misoprostol "a controlled dangerous substance" bylaw took effect Tuesday, leaving physicians' hands tied on their use.

Two drugs used in pregnancy care are now under lock and key in Louisiana after a new law took effect Tuesday.