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    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 1 year ago1 year 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 2 years ago2 years 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 2 years ago1 year 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 2 years ago2 years 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 2 years ago2 years ago
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    Trump Orders Smithsonian to Shift Historical Narrative, Raising Free-Speech Concerns

    In a move that has ignited outrage among historians, curators, and free-speech advocates, President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week directing Vice President...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 2 years ago2 years 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 2 years ago2 years ago
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    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 2 years ago2 years ago
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    The Curious Case of Quentin Anthony Anderson

    Quentin Anthony Anderson’s latest campaign for public office ended not with a hard-fought battle, but with a resounding and undeniable defeat. In the special election...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 2 years ago2 years ago
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    Ralph Abraham’s “Cruel, Reckless, Elitist” Vaccination Decision

    Ralph Abraham’s decision to end the Louisiana Department of Health’s promotion of mass vaccination isn’t just shortsighted—it’s cruel, reckless, and a reflection of the worst kind...

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    by Quentin Anthony Anderson 2 years ago1 year ago

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