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    Elections, News, Politics

    LA House District 67 Candidates Forum Focuses on Key Community Issues

    BATON ROUGE, LA – The race to fill the vacant Louisiana House District 67 seat took center stage on Thursday, April 10th, as Democratic candidates...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 12 months ago12 months ago
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    Terry Landry, Jr. is Running for the LA House, District 67

    Louisiana House District 67 will hold a special election on May 3, 2025, to fill the seat vacated by Larry Selders, who recently moved to...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
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    “Hands Off!” Rally Draws Crowd in Baton Rouge, Protesting Trump and Musk’s Influence

    Baton Rouge, LA – Hundreds gathered on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol on Saturday, April 5, 2025, for a “Hands Off!” rally, a...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago12 months ago
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    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...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
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    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...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
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    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...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
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    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...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
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    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...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year 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...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
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    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,...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago

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May 16, 2026

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    Rev. Larry Foy says faith without policy is not enough

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    At Livingston Parish forum, 5th District Democrats show broad agreement on policy — and deeper frustration with their own party

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