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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 11 months ago11 months ago
  • 140
    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 11 months ago11 months ago
  • 170
    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 11 months ago11 months ago
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    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 11 months ago11 months ago
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    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 11 months ago11 months ago
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    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 11 months ago11 months 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 11 months ago11 months ago
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    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 12 months ago12 months 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 12 months ago12 months ago
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    Perspectives, Politics, State Government

    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...

    Quentin Anthony Anderson
    by Quentin Anthony Anderson 12 months ago10 months ago

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