Royce Duplessis, Author at The Bayou Progressive

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Royce Duplessis is the current State Senator for District 5 who has focused on lowering insurance costs, making housing more affordable, and strengthening public safety for New Orleans families. His legislative accomplishments include prohibiting insurance companies from denying healthcare to displaced individuals, expanding the state's fortified roof program, and extending the Earned Income Tax Credit.

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This Special Session Is Another Attack on Fair Representation
When the Louisiana Legislature convened in Baton Rouge for this so-called “special session on redistricting and election-law reform,” make no mistake: this isn’t about strengthening...
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This Special Session Is Another Attack on Fair Representation

“Our Voice. Our Power.”: Louisiana’s Civil Rights Fight Reignites on the Capitol Steps

John Bel Edwards Bows Out, Leaving Louisiana Democrats Scrambling in Senate Race

Helena Moreno Elected Mayor of New Orleans, Wins Outright in Primary

Vicky Jones and Calli Boudreaux Win Baton Rouge Judicial Races Amid Low Turnout

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