Mayor Sid Edwards Wants To Redirect Library Funds to Raise Police Pay
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...
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Louisiana Voters Reject St. George School District Amendment,...
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Jamie Davis Advances to Democratic Senate Runoff as...
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Louisiana Republicans Cancel The Primary, Void The Votes,...
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Louisiana Will Pay Millions For Ronald Greene’s Death....
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Garcia, Nyman And Fleenor Make Their Case In...
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Albares, Crockett Make Baton Rouge Pitch In U.S....
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Jeff Landry’s Half-Staff Order Is Not Compassion. It...
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Hammond Roadshow Forum Highlights Voting Rights, Health Care...
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After Supreme Court Order, Garcia-Led Lawsuit Becomes Fight...
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Federal Judge Blocks Landry-Backed Law Targeting Calvin Duncan’s...
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With Early Voting Underway, Democratic Candidates Make Their...
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At Rain-Soaked Houma Stop, Democrats Keep Campaigning as...
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Louisiana’s Abortion Pill Case Just Became a National...
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Gary Chambers Endorses Rubia Garcia in Louisiana’s 5th...
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Louisiana Halts U.S. House Primaries Days Before Early...
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At Monroe Forum, Democrats Confront Landry’s Attempt To...
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At Ruston Roadshow Stop, Democrats Make Their Case...
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New Emerson poll shows Louisiana GOP Senate primary...
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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,...
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Larry Selders Wins Louisiana Senate District 14 Race Amid Shockingly Low Turnout
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...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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Louisiana Public Service Commission Settles $36 Million Lawsuit Against Entergy for Overcharging Customers.
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...
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The Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance is a win for Baton Rouge. That’s why some oppose it.
According to a rumor going around town lately, if the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council passes the Fair Chance in Hiring ordinance this week,...
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How Legal Medical Marijuana Consumption in the “Sportsman’s Paradise” Can Lead to Incarceration
The State of Louisiana has one of the highest incarceration rates in the United States.[1] Black people in Louisiana are about 3 times as likely...
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Why I’m Running: Vanessa Caston-Lafleur
This is part of our ongoing series for the upcoming legislative races, spotlighting the different candidates who are appearing on the March 26, 2022 ballot....
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Why I’m Running: Dawn Chanet Collins
This is part of our ongoing series for the upcoming legislative races, spotlighting the different candidates who are appearing on the March 26 ballot. I’m...
