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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 collects, distributes, and spends tax revenue. With more than 100 pages of changes, the amendment touches nearly every aspect of state taxation—from individual income taxes to sales taxes, property taxes,…
Baton Rouge, LA – On March 29, Louisiana voters will have another opportunity to reshape their state constitution by deciding on four proposed amendments. However, with historically low voter turnout in special elections—only 9.5% of eligible voters in the capital region cast a ballot in the February 15 special election—the question isn’t just how the…
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 state and allow the legislature to create new specialized courts beyond parish or district boundaries. At face value, the measure appears to address two separate legal concerns—holding non-Louisiana attorneys accountable…
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 an untested and highly controversial method: nitrogen hypoxia. If carried out as scheduled, the execution of Jessie Hoffman on March 18 would make Louisiana the second state in the country,…
BATON ROUGE, La. – Mayor-President Sid Edwards is doubling down on his push to redirect dedicated library funds to public safety and infrastructure, warning that failure to approve his Revive EBR initiative could result in hundreds of job losses and major budget cuts across city-parish services. During a press conference Tuesday, Edwards said that if…
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, a decision that follows his public criticism of Governor Jeff Landry. The move has sparked debate over free speech, political influence, and the commission’s motivations. The controversy began when Lewis…
Baton Rouge, LA – State Rep. Larry Selders has won the special election for Louisiana’s 14th State Senate District, clinching 62.4% of the vote and avoiding a runoff in a decisive victory over fellow Democrats Carolyn Hill (20.4%) and Quentin Anderson (17.3%). The race fills the vacancy left by Cleo Fields’ election to Congress, solidifying…
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 for Louisiana’s 14th State Senate District, Anderson finished in a distant & shocking third place with just 1,149 votes (17.3%), well behind State Rep. Larry Selders, who secured an outright…
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 about government transparency and the erosion of public accountability in Louisiana. State law mandates that high-ranking officials in the governor’s office, including the chief of staff, policy director, general counsel,…
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 a bold step toward economic growth and prosperity. But behind the political spin, the reality is stark: this plan is a tax shift, not a tax cut, and it will…
Entergy customers in Louisiana are set to receive a $36 million settlement after the Public Service Commission (PSC) sued the company for overcharging ratepayers to cover expenses for the Grand Gulf nuclear plant. The refunds will be spread out over the upcoming months, providing a much-needed relief to Louisianians who have been struggling with high…
