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    National, News, Policy 101

    Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Would Quietly Re-Write Who Gets a Voice in Louisiana’s Future

    H.R. 1 — the 900-page “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” now barreling through Congress at President Donald Trump’s urging — has been branded the most...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
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    Policy 101, State Government

    HB 575 Is a Legal Nightmare. Here’s Who It Really Hurts.

    In the latest push to further restrict abortion access in Louisiana, lawmakers have introduced House Bill 575, a sweeping proposal that significantly expands civil liability...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 2 months ago2 months ago
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    News, Policy 101, State Government

    Hunger or Hiring? Louisiana GOP Pushes Overhaul of SNAP and TANF Programs

    Two bills moving through the Louisiana Legislature — House Bill 617 and House Bill 624, sponsored by Rep. Kim Carver (R-Covington) and Rep. Stephanie Berault...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 2 months ago2 months ago
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    Policy 101, State Government

    Louisiana House Panel Advances Controversial Bill to Mark Immigrant IDs & Mail Voting Threats

    A Louisiana House committee has advanced a controversial bill that would require the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) to mark the driver’s licenses and identification...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 2 months ago2 months ago

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