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- March 11, 2025
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Mayor Edwards Reverses Course: “Thrive! EBR” Plan Claims to Restore Library Funding Amid Backlash

Baton Rouge, La. – Mayor-President Sid Edwards introduced a revised plan Tuesday aimed at ending a heated debate over the future of library funding in East Baton Rouge Parish. Dubbed “Thrive! East Baton Rouge,” the new plan reduces proposed cuts to the library system, reroutes funds from Mosquito Control and the Council on Aging, and […]

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- March 10, 2022
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Why I’m Running: Jen Racca

This is part of our ongoing series for the upcoming legislative races, spotlighting the different candidates who are appearing on the March 26 ballot. Our community as a whole is facing the question of how to reduce the crime in Baton Rouge. There is no one way or one answer to reduce crime. The solution […]

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Why I’m Running: Daniel Banguel

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 decided to run for the Metro Council, District 5 because I wanted to make a difference in the community that raised me. I understand the value of hardwork; growing up […]

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