Louisiana Government

Voting Rights Case from Louisiana Heads to Supreme Court

News Summary Baton Rouge advocates are en route to Washington, D.C. for a Supreme Court hearing on the Louisiana v.…

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New Orleans Faces Education Overhaul Amid Crest Controversy

News Summary New Orleans is abuzz with reactions to President Trump's recent executive order aimed at transferring education control to…

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NTSB Flags Vulnerable Bridges in Louisiana

News Summary The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has identified 68 bridges across the U.S. as vulnerable, with eight located…

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Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles Faces System Outages

News Summary Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles is experiencing significant disruptions due to serious technical issues with its outdated infrastructure.…

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Louisiana’s Legal System Overturns Armed Robbery Sentence

News Summary A Louisiana appeals court has increased the sentence for a habitual offender convicted of armed robbery from 20…

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Louisiana Executes Jessie Hoffman Jr. Using Nitrogen Gas

News Summary On March 18, 2025, Louisiana executed Jessie Hoffman Jr. using nitrogen gas, a method that has sparked national…

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Bridges in Baton Rouge Identified as Risks for Collapse

News Summary Recent findings by the NTSB reveal that the Interstate 10 bridge and seven other Louisiana bridges are at…

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Louisiana DEQ Experiences Leadership Shakeup with Hoggatt’s Exit

News Summary Noah Hoggatt has resigned as executive counsel of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality after less than a…

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Louisiana Proposes Opening Veteran Homes to Part-Time Veterans

News Summary A new proposal in Louisiana, House Bill 60, aims to allow part-time military veterans, including National Guard members…

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Louisiana Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over Amendment II

News Summary The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that voters will decide the fate of Constitutional Amendment II, dismissing a…

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