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    News, State Government

    A Return to the Death Penalty: Louisiana’s Experiment with Nitrogen Hypoxia

    Louisiana is on the brink of resuming capital punishment after a 15-year hiatus. But rather than relying on lethal injection, the state has opted for...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 2 years ago2 years ago
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    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...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 2 years ago2 years ago
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    News, State Government

    PSC Removes Vice Chair Davante Lewis Following Criticism of Governor Landry

    Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) voted 3-2 on Wednesday to remove Commissioner Davante Lewis from his role as vice chair,...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 2 years ago2 years ago
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    Elections, News

    Larry Selders Wins Louisiana Senate District 14 Race Amid Shockingly Low Turnout

    Baton Rouge, LA – State Rep. Larry Selders has won the special election for Louisiana’s 14th State Senate District, clinching 62.4% of the vote and...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 2 years ago2 years ago
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    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...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 2 years ago2 years ago
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    Landry’s Tax “Cuts” Aren’t What They Seem—And Working Louisianans Will Pay the Price

    Baton Rouge, LA – Governor Jeff Landry’s sweeping tax overhaul, rushed through a special legislative session immediately after the national election, is being touted as...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 2 years ago2 years ago

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November 3, 2026

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    New Poll Puts Jamie Davis Four Points Behind Julia Letlow as 1 in 5 Voters Remain Undecided

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    John Day says Louisiana Democrats need a fighter, not a protest candidate, in bid to take on Clay Higgins

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    With 10 Candidates and No Clear Lane, Louisiana’s Redrawn 6th Looks Headed for a Runoff

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    Another Davis Poll Shows Letlow Up Four — And a Race That Has Barely Moved

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    District Court Judicial Hopefuls Spar Over Court Reform, Community Trust at Forum

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    7 Takeaways From the 6th District Debate: An Empty Podium, a Republican Front-Runner and Three Competing Democratic Visions

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    Forbes Campaign Reports Raising More Than $100,000 in First 8 Weeks

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

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    Pat Forbes says experience, not ideology, is his case for Louisiana’s 6th District

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    In Louisiana’s 6th District, Democrats Are Running Three Different Races

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