Louisiana Politics

Louisiana’s Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project Faces Controversy

News Summary The $3 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project in Louisiana is under scrutiny as allegations emerge of withheld environmental…

2 months ago

Louisiana Treasurer Alleges Election Scheme Against Governor

News Summary Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming accused Governor Jeff Landry of planning a scheme to enable Congresswoman Julia Letlow to…

2 months ago

Louisiana House Approves $198 Million for Teacher Stipends

News Summary The Louisiana House of Representatives has allocated $198 million for teacher stipends to prevent pay cuts amid budget…

2 months ago

Advocates Push for Legal Reforms in Louisiana’s Justice System

News Summary A former wrongfully convicted man and his accuser are jointly advocating for significant reforms in Louisiana's legal system,…

2 months ago

Louisiana Bill Restricts Race and Gender Curriculum in Higher Education

News Summary In Louisiana, a revised House Bill 421 aims to restrict race and gender-related curriculum in higher education, prohibiting…

3 months ago

Louisiana House Revives Bill to Protect Property Rights from CO2 Pipelines

News Summary The Louisiana House of Representatives has revived House Bill 601, which aims to protect private property rights by…

3 months ago

Louisiana Municipal Elections Yields Significant Outcomes

News Summary On May 3rd, Louisiana voters participated in the Municipal General and Special Primary Election, addressing runoff races and…

3 months ago

Federal Oversight Lifted from Plaquemines Parish Schools

News Summary The U.S. Department of Justice has dismissed a civil rights case impacting the Plaquemines Parish School District, ending…

3 months ago

Louisiana Launches K-12 School Transparency Project

News Summary Louisiana has unveiled a K-12 School Transparency Project, allowing parents to access detailed financial information about public and…

3 months ago

Louisiana Senate Committee Advances Fluoride Regulation Bill

News Summary A Louisiana Senate committee has approved Senate Bill 2, which aims to tighten restrictions on fluoride in public…

3 months ago