BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — On This Week in Louisiana Politics, we take a look back on some of the major political events that happened here in Louisiana over the course of 2024. With a new administration, multiple special sessions, and court actions -- there is a lot to get to. When Governor Jeff Landry was sworn in, he made many promises about what was to come in his opening speech. The legislature immediately launched special sessions for redistricting and crime. Louisiana special session on crime ends early: What to know There were endless wins for conservatives in the legislature in the regular session as Landry pushed through many bills that the fourth floor of the capitol had tied up in years past. Across the state, historical elections and some upsets will change the face of cities across the capital region. Then we look at what could be coming down the stream in the new year. New Louisiana THC law set to go into effect in 2025. See changes for hemp drinks, edibles sold Latest News Man sent to hospital after shooting in Baton Rouge Saturday night IRS to send up to $1,400 to a million taxpayers: Who are they and why now? What are 'snow rollers'? Photos of rare phenomenon in Michigan spark curiosity This Week in Louisiana Politics: A year in review Manchin roasts ‘toxic’ Democratic party: ‘This country is not going left’