The Louisiana Legislature Convenes March 9. Here’s How Power Moves at the Capitol.
At noon on Monday, March 9, lawmakers will gavel in the 2026 Regular Session. They have until June 1 to pass laws, shape state policy,...
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“Show Up”: Lauren Jewett Bets Louisiana’s 1st Congressional...
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2026 Legislative Session Preview: What’s Actually on the...
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The Louisiana Legislature Convenes March 9. Here’s How...
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Dorothy Prevost and the Courage of the Mothers...
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When Industry Calls Science “Misinformation”
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Jesse Jackson Didn’t Become President. He Changed Who...
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HB99 Isn’t About Rights. It’s About Recklessness.
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Candidate Spotlight: Meet Angela Roberts
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EBR Metro Councilmember Cleve Dunn Indicted in CATS...
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Louisiana Ends Decades-Old School Desegregation Order as Federal...
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Don’t laugh off Landry’s “Greenland envoy” gig. That’s...
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No Ruling, No Redraw: Louisiana’s 2026 Midterms Will...
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Closed primaries in 2026: What Louisiana voters need...
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Resignation of Rep. Paula Davis Adds to Growing...
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“Our Voice. Our Power.”: Louisiana’s Civil Rights Fight...
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This Special Session Is Another Attack on Fair...
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We’ve Lowered the Bar for Our Leaders —...
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Hundreds Rally in Baton Rouge for “No Kings”...
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When Industry Calls Science “Misinformation”
When the CEO of the Louisiana Chemical Association took the Rotary Club podium Wednesday to complain about “misinformation” in discussions of industry health impacts, he...
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Jesse Jackson Didn’t Become President. He Changed Who Could.
Rev. Jesse Jackson died today in Chicago at the age of 84. If you’re looking for the neat version of American political history, Jackson is...
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HB99 Isn’t About Rights. It’s About Recklessness.
Louisiana Republicans have never met a gun bill they didn’t want to push further. With House Bill 99, they are now aiming squarely at college...
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Candidate Spotlight: Meet Angela Roberts
Following the resignation of Republican State Representative Paula Davis in late 2025, the race for Louisiana House District 69 has drawn a crowded field for...
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EBR Metro Councilmember Cleve Dunn Indicted in CATS Corruption Investigation
East Baton Rouge Metro Councilmember Cleve Dunn was indicted Wednesday morning on multiple felony charges tied to an ongoing corruption investigation involving the Capital Area...
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Louisiana Ends Decades-Old School Desegregation Order as Federal Oversight Continues to Ebb
A federal judge has dismissed a 1967 school desegregation case involving the DeSoto Parish School Board, marking the second such closure in Louisiana in recent...
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Don’t laugh off Landry’s “Greenland envoy” gig. That’s how you wake up late.
Louisianans have every right to cackle at the headline: our governor—of a state that can’t keep car insurance, homeowners insurance, or basic infrastructure from spiraling...
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No Ruling, No Redraw: Louisiana’s 2026 Midterms Will Use Existing Congressional Districts
Louisiana’s 2026 congressional elections will move forward under the state’s existing six-district map after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to rule by the end of...
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Closed primaries in 2026: What Louisiana voters need to know
Louisiana voters are about to experience the most significant change to the state’s election system in decades. After years of operating under a “jungle primary”...
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Resignation of Rep. Paula Davis Adds to Growing Turnover in the Louisiana Legislature
Louisiana politics picked up another unexpected shakeup this week with the resignation of Rep. Paula Davis, a Republican who has represented House District 69 since...
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“Our Voice. Our Power.”: Louisiana’s Civil Rights Fight Reignites on the Capitol Steps
On a bright Monday afternoon, the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol filled once again with the chants, songs, and righteous anger of a movement...