louisiana politics

Legal Battle Intensifies Over Execution Method in New Orleans

News Summary As execution date approaches, Jessie Hoffman's case raises ethical questions about nitrogen gas as a method of capital…

1 month ago

Louisiana Approves $1.35 Billion for Broadband Expansion

News Summary Louisiana has become the first state in the U.S. to receive approval for $1.35 billion in funding aimed…

1 month ago

Amendment 2: Examining Its Impact on Louisiana’s Teachers

News Summary As Louisiana prepares for the March 29 vote, Amendment 2 proposes significant changes to education funding aimed at…

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Louisiana Kicks Off Early Voting for Presidential Elections

News Summary Early voting in Louisiana has officially begun, starting October 18 and running through October 29, 2024. Voters can…

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Louisiana Governor Renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

News Summary On March 13, 2025, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order to officially rename the Gulf of…

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Changes in Nonprofit Leadership in New Orleans

News Summary New Orleans is witnessing significant changes in its nonprofit sector, with several organizations expanding their leadership teams and…

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Historic Execution Planned in Louisiana Using Nitrogen Hypoxia

News Summary Louisiana prepares for its first execution by nitrogen hypoxia on March 18, 2025, involving inmate Jessie Hoffman, convicted…

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New Orleans Faces Setback as Farm-to-School Program Funding Canceled

News Summary The Trump Administration has terminated funding for farm-to-school programs in Louisiana, cutting expected support of $11 million for…

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Louisiana Public Defenders Allege Retaliation and Free Speech Breaches

News Summary In Louisiana, five public defenders have accused state official Rémy Starns of retaliating against them and infringing on…

2 months ago