Molly Ryan
State Politics ReporterMolly Ryan is a political reporter and covers state politics from the Louisiana Capitol.
She graduated in May 2023 from LSU with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and covered the state Legislature for the LSU Manship School News Service. Additionally, Molly has worked as a reporter, web director, copy editor and anchor for LSU Tiger TV, the university’s student-run broadcast news station.
Molly is originally from Brandon, Mississippi. She enjoys running and watching football (specifically the Buffalo Bills). You can reach her at molly@wrkf.org.
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Lawmakers in the House unanimously advanced a budget on Thursday, restoring some funding for teacher stipends bringing them closer to — but still below — the original $2,000. -
Lawmakers voted Wednesday to advance a bill calling for a constitutional convention. Several bills also advanced that would expand the powers of the governor. -
Lawmakers on the House Appropriations Committee approved a state budget that cuts funding for early childhood education by $24.3 million. The proposed budget also lowers last year’s one-time stipends for public school teachers to $1,300. -
Lawmakers passed a bill that would prohibit drivers from holding cell phones. Plus, a bill meant to protect in vitro fertilization cleared its first hurdle. -
Lawmakers are set to discuss two major budget bills this week. Plus, a House committee is expected to vote on a bill calling for a constitutional convention to begin in late May. -
Lawmakers on the House Labor and Industrial Relations Committee voted Thursday to remove a requirement that employers give minor workers a 30-minute lunch break after working five hours. The committee also advanced a bill to reduce unemployment benefits.
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Lawmakers on the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 6-2 to advance a bill that would gut much of Louisiana’s public records law. They also advanced a bill to require identification to request public records. -
Lawmakers on a Senate committee unanimously advanced a bill to remove gassing as an approved method of execution. Plus, the House and Governmental Affairs Committee began discussion of a bill calling for a constitutional convention. -
Harsher criminal punishment, public funding for private schools and deregulating the insurance industry have been at the top of the agenda. -
The House Ways and Means Committee tabled a bill to get rid of Louisiana’s personal income tax on Monday. The proposal has stalled in the Legislature in recent years and will likely come up again next session.
