The 2025 regular legislative session kicks off Monday, and lawmakers will try to tackle the state budget, the insurance crisis, and anti-hazing legislation. Capitol Access reporter Brooke Thorington joins us to break down some of the bills. 

Louisiana Public Broadcasting and the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL) have teamed up with the nonprofit Chanbow  for “Kouri Vini 101”, a new educational digital series exploring Louisiana’s endangered Creole language and culture. 

The show’s host, actor  and singer Clif St. Laurent, and CODOFIL community development specialist Marguerite Justus tell us more about this new TV series.

Each April, downtown Lafayette comes alive for a five-day cultural celebration of music, art and cuisine from around the world. The 39th annual Festival International de Louisiane will kick off on Wednesday, April 23.

Festival marketing director Carly Viator Courville tells us more about all the bands, events and food guests can experience this weekend.

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