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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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 10 months ago10 months ago
  • 220
    Local Government, News

    Mayor Sid Edwards Wants To Redirect Library Funds to Raise Police Pay

    BATON ROUGE, La. – Mayor-President Sid Edwards is doubling down on his push to redirect dedicated library funds to public safety and infrastructure, warning that...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 11 months ago11 months ago
  • 440
    Local Government, News, Politics

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

    Baton Rouge, La. – Mayor-President Sid Edwards introduced a revised plan Tuesday aimed at ending a heated debate over the future of library funding in...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 11 months ago11 months ago
  • 320
    News, State Government

    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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 9 months ago9 months ago
  • 780
    National, News, Policy 101

    Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Would Quietly Re-Write Who Gets a Voice in Louisiana’s Future

    H.R. 1 — the 900-page “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” now barreling through Congress at President Donald Trump’s urging — has been branded the most...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 8 months ago8 months ago
  • 260
    Elections, Local Government, News, Politics, State Government

    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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 3 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • 270
    Elections, News, Politics

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

    Helena Moreno will be the next mayor of New Orleans after securing a first-round victory in Saturday’s primary, avoiding a runoff and cementing her position...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 3 months ago3 months ago
  • 210
    National, News

    This Is How It Starts: Trump Aims the DOJ at Democrat’s Online Fundraising

    In a move that sounds benign—a crackdown on alleged foreign contributions—President Donald Trump is set to sign a presidential memorandum targeting ActBlue, the Democratic-aligned online...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 9 months ago9 months ago
  • 910
    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 10 months ago10 months ago
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    News, State Government

    Governor Landry’s Ethics Controversy Raises Concerns Over Transparency and Accountability

    Baton Rouge, LA – Governor Jeff Landry’s administration is facing scrutiny over its handling of financial disclosure requirements for top staff members, raising broader concerns...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 11 months ago11 months ago

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