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    Elections, Local Government, News, Politics

    Shaunn Wyche is Running for St. George City Council

    In the race for St. George’s at-large city council seat, Navy veteran and finance professional Shaunn Wyche isn’t running to make headlines. He’s running to...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago5 months ago
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    Landry’s Health Secretary Pick Signals Louisiana GOP’s Race to the Bottom on Ethics & Accountability

    In a move that all but telegraphs a cynical “business as usual” in state government, Governor Jeff Landry has tapped Bruce Greenstein—ex-health secretary under former...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago6 months ago
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    Law & Justice, News

    “Enough Is Enough”: Cancer Alley Residents Win a Shot at Justice in St. James Parish

    On April 10, 2025, a federal appeals court gave residents of St. James Parish what they’ve been fighting for years to get: their day in...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago6 months ago
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    Elections, Politics

    Marchbanks Reveals Past Arrest at House District 67 Forum

    James “Sonny” Marchbanks, a Democratic candidate vying for the vacant Louisiana House District 67 seat, disclosed his past legal troubles during a candidate forum held...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago6 months ago
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    Elections, News, Politics

    LA House District 67 Candidates Forum Focuses on Key Community Issues

    BATON ROUGE, LA – The race to fill the vacant Louisiana House District 67 seat took center stage on Thursday, April 10th, as Democratic candidates...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago6 months ago
  • 650
    Law & Justice, Policy 101

    Why This St. James Parish Lawsuit Matters — and What It Means for Baton Rouge

    A recent federal court decision is shining a major spotlight on St. James Parish — and raising big questions about environmental justice across Louisiana, especially...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago6 months ago
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    Elections, News, Politics, State Government

    Terry Landry, Jr. is Running for the LA House, District 67

    Louisiana House District 67 will hold a special election on May 3, 2025, to fill the seat vacated by Larry Selders, who recently moved to...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago6 months ago
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    “Hands Off!” Rally Draws Crowd in Baton Rouge, Protesting Trump and Musk’s Influence

    Baton Rouge, LA – Hundreds gathered on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol on Saturday, April 5, 2025, for a “Hands Off!” rally, a...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago6 months ago
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    Elections, News, Politics, State Government

    Sonny Marchbanks is Running for the LA House, District 67

    Louisiana House District 67 will hold a special election on May 3, 2025, with a runoff scheduled for June 7 if no candidate secures a...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago6 months ago
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    Elections, News, Policy 101, Politics, State Government

    Louisiana Voters Reject All 4 of Jeff Landry’s Amendments

    In a significant rebuke to Governor Jeff Landry’s administration and the entrenched corporate interests that often dominate Louisiana politics, voters soundly rejected all four constitutional...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago6 months ago

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