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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 9 months ago9 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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 10 months ago10 months ago
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    National, News

    Trump’s Dangerous Leak: National Security Team Endangers American Lives with Classified Yemen War Plan Breach

    In an astonishing display of recklessness, Trump’s national security team has compromised classified military operations by inadvertently leaking detailed war plans via an unauthorized commercial...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 10 months ago10 months ago
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    Elections, News, Politics

    Three Democrats Qualify for House District 67 Special Election

    BATON ROUGE, La. — Three Democrats have officially qualified to run in the special election for Louisiana House District 67. The seat became vacant following...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 10 months ago10 months ago
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    Law & Justice, News, State Government

    Louisiana Targets Port Allen Mother & NY Doctor in Unprecedented Abortion Pill Prosecution

    In an unprecedented and deeply controversial case, Louisiana prosecutors have criminally indicted Dr. Margaret Carpenter, a New York-based physician, and Ashley Lights, a 39-year-old Louisiana...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 10 months ago10 months ago
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    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 10 months ago10 months ago
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    Elections, News, State Government

    Louisiana’s March 29 Ballot: Four Constitutional Amendments and the Urgent Need for Voter Turnout

    Baton Rouge, LA – On March 29, Louisiana voters will have another opportunity to reshape their state constitution by deciding on four proposed amendments. However,...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 10 months ago10 months ago
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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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 10 months ago10 months ago
  • 210
    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
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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,...

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

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