 BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer What happens if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade? A recently-leaked draft ruling suggests it could be about to happen. Like many red states, Louisiana has a law already on the books that would ban abortions as soon as Roe was tossed out. And a whole bunch more other abortion laws are currently making their way though the legislature. Here's a rundown of what it all means for our state • By Mark Ballard
Some Baton Rouge hotels are hotspots for crime. We've been reporting about why that's the case and just how bad things have gotten at some places. A few years ago, Baton Rouge passed a law trying to crack down on those hotels, but it's never been enforced. Now some city leaders are promising to change the laws to give them more teeth. Here's what that could mean for the city • By Paul Cobler
Florida drew national controversy for a new law banning teachers from talking about their gender and sexuality in the classroom. Opponents called it a "Don't Say Gay" Bill. Some Louisiana lawmakers proposed a similar law, but it was recently defeated. Here's a look inside the debate. • By Will Sentell
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