louisiana politics

Louisiana Enacts Statewide Ban on Kratom Effective August 1

News Summary A new law banning kratom in Louisiana, signed by Governor Jeff Landry, will take effect on August 1.…

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Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Louisiana Law on Ten Commandments

News Summary A federal appeals court has ruled that Louisiana's law requiring public schools and colleges to display the Ten…

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Federal Court Declares Louisiana Law on Ten Commandments Unconstitutional

News Summary A federal appeals court has ruled that Louisiana's law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public…

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Fifth Circuit Court Rules Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law Unconstitutional

News Summary A unanimous decision by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals declares Louisiana's law mandating the Ten Commandments…

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Louisiana Introduces ‘Excellence’ Award for Top Students

News Summary Louisiana has approved new legislation allowing the introduction of the 'Excellence' award through the Taylor Opportunity Program for…

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Louisiana Increases Sports Betting Tax to Support College Athletics

News Summary Louisiana has enacted a law raising the sports betting tax from 15% to 21.5% to generate approximately $24…

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Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on Coastal Land Loss in Louisiana

News Summary The Supreme Court will review an appeal from major oil companies, including Chevron and Exxon, regarding lawsuits over…

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Louisiana Secures $69.8 Million from Purdue Pharma Settlement

News Summary Louisiana will receive approximately $69.8 million over the next 15 years as part of a historic settlement with…

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Louisiana Proposes Tax Increase on Sports Betting for College Athletics

News Summary Louisiana is preparing to raise the tax on sports betting from 15% to 21.5% to generate over $24…

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Louisiana Senate Rejects Bill on PBM Ownership

News Summary The Louisiana Senate voted against House Bill 358, which aimed to prevent companies from owning both pharmacy benefit…

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