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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 3 months ago3 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 3 months ago3 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 4 months ago4 months ago
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    Elections, Policy 101, State Government

    Amendment 4: Speeding Up Special Elections for Judicial Vacancies

    The least controversial amendment on the ballot, Amendment 4, seeks to streamline the process for filling vacant judicial seats, ensuring they are filled at the...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 4 months ago4 months ago
  • 20
    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 4 months ago4 months ago
  • 140
    Elections, Policy 101, State Government

    Amendment 2: A Massive Tax and Budget Overhaul—Who Benefits and Who Pays?

    The most complex and far-reaching proposal on the March 29 ballot, Amendment 2, would rewrite Article VII of the Louisiana Constitution, restructuring how the state...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 4 months ago4 months ago
  • 10
    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 4 months ago4 months ago
  • 10
    Elections, Policy 101, State Government

    Amendment 1: A Vote for Greater Oversight or Unnecessary Judicial Expansion?

    Louisiana voters will soon decide on a constitutional amendment that would grant the Louisiana Supreme Court expanded authority to discipline out-of-state attorneys practicing in the...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 4 months ago4 months ago
  • 10
    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 4 months ago4 months ago
  • 10
    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 4 months ago4 months ago
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