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    The Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance is a win for Baton Rouge. That’s why some oppose it.

    According to a rumor going around town lately, if the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council passes the Fair Chance in Hiring ordinance this week,...

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    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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    Landry Wants Credit From a Mayor He Refuses to Speak To

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    ASAP’s Boots on the Ground Convening Aims to Build Political Power Across North Louisiana

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    Judicial, Justice of the Peace Candidates Make Their Case at Baton Rouge Forum

    Candidates for district judge, Family Court and Justice of the Peace seats made their pitches to Baton Rouge voters Thursday night at a candidate forum...

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    Local residents gathered Tuesday evening, September 2, for a community forum featuring the two Republicans vying for an open Baton Rouge City Court judgeship: Calli...

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    On Saturday, May 3, East Baton Rouge Parish voters will decide whether to authorize a new property tax to fund the District Attorney’s office. Below...

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    Mayor Edwards Reverses Course: “Thrive! EBR” Plan Claims to Restore Library Funding Amid Backlash

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