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    Law & Justice, News, Politics, State Government

    Attorney General Liz Murrill Indicted on 16 Felony Counts Over Threats to New Orleans Officials

    Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was indicted Thursday by an Orleans Parish grand jury on 16 felony counts tied to letters she sent New Orleans...

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

    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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
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    Policy 101, Politics, State Government

    The Louisiana Legislature Convenes March 9. Here’s How Power Moves at the Capitol.

    At noon on Monday, March 9, lawmakers will gavel in the 2026 Regular Session. They have until June 1 to pass laws, shape state policy,...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 4 months ago4 months ago
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    News, Policy 101, State Government

    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...

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

    Jay Morris Helped Meta’s Data Center Deal. Then He and His Partners Sold Land to Power It.

    State Sen. Jay Morris (R-West Monroe) helped move one of the biggest corporate development projects in Louisiana history. Then he and his business partners sold land...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 2 months ago2 months ago
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    Elections, Policy 101, State Government

    Amendment 3: Should Louisiana Expand Adult Prosecution of Juveniles?

    A highly controversial proposal, Amendment 3 would remove current constitutional limits on which felony crimes juveniles can be prosecuted as adults for, allowing the legislature...

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

    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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 2 years ago2 years ago
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    Perspectives, Politics, State Government

    HB99 Isn’t About Rights. It’s About Recklessness.

    Louisiana Republicans have never met a gun bill they didn’t want to push further. With House Bill 99, they are now aiming squarely at college...

    Quentin Anthony Anderson
    by Quentin Anthony Anderson 5 months ago5 months ago
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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 1 year ago1 year ago

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