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    Local Government, News, Politics

    Louisiana Freedom Caucus appears to sanction shooting “No Kings” protesters

    BATON ROUGE — Ahead of Saturday’s “No Kings” protests in Baton Rouge and across Louisiana, the ultra‑right Louisiana Freedom Caucus issued a press release invoking statutes...

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

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

    Former EBR Mayor-President Melvin “Kip” Holden Dies at 72

    Melvin Lee “Kip” Holden, the first African American to serve as Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish and a transformative figure in Baton Rouge politics,...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 12 months ago12 months ago
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    Hunger or Hiring? Louisiana GOP Pushes Overhaul of SNAP and TANF Programs

    Two bills moving through the Louisiana Legislature — House Bill 617 and House Bill 624, sponsored by Rep. Kim Carver (R-Covington) and Rep. Stephanie Berault...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 12 months ago12 months ago
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    Low Turnout, Big Decisions: May 3 Election Reshapes Local Leadership in EBR Parish

    In Saturday’s elections across East Baton Rouge Parish, voters decided several key local offices and propositions. In the closely watched special election for Louisiana House...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 12 months ago12 months ago
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    Terry Landry Jr. Wins District 67 House Seat, Avoids Runoff​

    BATON ROUGE — Terry Landry Jr. secured the Louisiana House District 67 seat in Saturday’s special election, narrowly surpassing the majority threshold to avoid a...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 12 months ago12 months ago
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    Elections, Local Government, News, Politics

    Republicans Sweep Final St. George Council Runoff Races

    Voters in St. George returned to the polls on Saturday, May 3, to decide the final two city council seats—and delivered  clear victories for both...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 12 months ago12 months ago
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    News, Politics, State Government

    Louisiana Republicans Seek to Gut State Ethics to Shield Gov. Landry & Allies

    In a move that reads more like legislative sleight-of-hand than genuine reform, Louisiana’s Republican supermajority is barreling ahead with House Bill 397, a 26-page overhaul...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
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    News, Politics, State Government

    Grassroots Voices Rally to Reclaim Justice at Louisiana State Capitol

    Hundreds of community members, organizers, and advocates from across Louisiana converged Monday on the State Capitol for Reclaiming Justice Lobby Day, calling for urgent investment...

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

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago

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May 16, 2026

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Watch: Full Louisiana Democratic U.S. Senate Debate from Southern University

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    Shreveport Forum Puts Democratic Candidates on the Spot Over Data Centers, Utility Bills and Affordability

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