Louisiana Politics

Calls for Resignation After Jailbreak in New Orleans

News Summary Louisiana Representative Aimee Adatto Freeman demands the resignation of Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson after a jailbreak left…

2 months ago

Jena, Louisiana Hosts Protest for Detained Activist Khalil

News Summary Hundreds gathered in Jena, Louisiana, on May 22, 2025, to protest the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine…

2 months ago

Lawsuit Challenges Louisiana Air Monitoring Law

News Summary Environmental advocacy groups in Louisiana have filed a federal lawsuit against the Louisiana Community Air Monitoring Reliability Act,…

2 months ago

DOJ Dismisses Investigation into Louisiana State Police Practices

News Summary The U.S. Department of Justice has decided to dismiss its three-year investigation into the Louisiana State Police, which…

2 months ago

Governor Landry Responds to Orleans Parish Jailbreak

News Summary Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has taken decisive action following a jailbreak at the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility where…

2 months ago

Louisiana House Approves Controversial Bill Banning DEI Programs

News Summary On May 19, 2025, the Louisiana House of Representatives passed House Bill 685, which aims to ban diversity,…

2 months ago

Louisiana Senate Advances Bill to Criminalize Kratom

News Summary The Louisiana Senate passed Senate Bill 154 (SB 154) to criminalize kratom, a plant with stimulant and opioid-like…

2 months ago

Treasurer Accuses Louisiana Governor of Election Manipulation

News Summary In a bold move, Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming has accused Governor Jeff Landry of orchestrating a scheme to…

2 months ago

Louisiana House Passes Legislation Expanding Abortion Liability

News Summary The Louisiana House of Representatives has passed House Bill 575, expanding legal liability in abortion cases. The legislation…

2 months ago

Voting Rights Groups Challenge Louisiana’s SB 436 Law

News Summary Voting rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against Louisiana's SB 436, a law that requires voters to provide…

2 months ago