The Louisiana Legislature on Tuesday passed a ban on kratom, an herbal substance that critics describe as a public health ...

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The bill is backed by Sen. Jay Morris, R-West Monroe, which criminalizes the possession and distribution of kratom.

In most states, now is the time to quit worrying because most state legislatures are wrapping up by now.  But in Louisiana, state lawmakers don’t get ...

Now, Louisiana may criminalize it. Senate Bill 154, byt Sen. Jay Morris, R-West Monroe would classify kratom as a Schedule I ...

Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law placing more regulations on kratom. It's called the "Daniel Bregger Act." ...

A kratom ban is one step closer to becoming a reality in Louisiana after the Senate’s Judiciary C Committee approved a bill to criminalize the substance on Tuesday. Senate Bill 154 by state Sen.

Louisiana lawmakers are currently grappling with what to do about kratom, an unregulated herbal substance that causes stimulating or sedating effects and can be purchased over the counter at gas ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — A bill that would ban kratom in Louisiana is now headed to the full Senate for consideration. On Tuesday, a state Senate Committee approved a bill that would make it a crime ...

There are two bills being debated in the Louisiana Legislature – one seeks to ban kratom entirely, and the other would regulate how it’s packaged and sold.

Louisiana lawmakers are deciding whether to ban or regulate kratom. Its proponents say the herbal substance has helped them conquer anxiety, depression and opioid addiction.