Brooke Thorington
Capitol Access ReporterBefore joining WRKF as the Capitol Access reporter, Brooke was the Assistant News Director at Louisiana Radio Network, where she also reported on statewide news and covered the state legislature.
Her broadcasting career includes stops in Birmingham, Alabama, Butte, Montana, Jonesboro, Arkansas and her hometown of Montgomery.
Seeing as her first job was a Page at the Alabama Senate and she graduated with a B.A. from Auburn University in Radio/TV/Film, it only makes sense she’s the Louisiana Capitol reporter for WRKF.
In 2001 she worked as a State of Alabama employee and then as a private contractor during the BP Oil Spill cleanup in Mobile.
When not following Louisiana politics, Brooke enjoys Irish films and spending time with her rescue pug, Zelda.
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The House Governmental Affairs Committee Thursday voted 10-6 along party lines for a bill that would to remove mandatory Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) courses for state employees and college students. -
A Senate committee voted Wednesday to advance a bill that would make child grooming a crime. Under SB 58, those convicted of child grooming could face up to 25 years in prison if the victim is under the age of 13.
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A bill that would criminalize the possession and distribution of kratom, passed the Senate and now heads to a House committee. -
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced legislation that would give parishes the option to increase the homestead exemption for property owners. -
HB 640, which would establish the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction and HB 556, which would restructure the Department of Transportation and Development are scheduled to go before the full House vote Tuesday afternoon.
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Lawmakers have returned to Baton Rouge for the fourth week of the legislative session. -
“This is what you should be able to do, is to protest peacefully," demonstrator Sue Phillips said. -
Bills involving nutrition, fluoride in public water systems and the insurance industry advanced in committees this week.
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Another insurance reform bill moved forward in the Louisiana Legislature on Tuesday.
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More insurance reform bills are making their way through the legislature including one that would crack down on personal injury attorney advertising.
