Although a six-day special redistricting session started Wednesday, legislatures are hoping to delay the process, waiting on an appeal filed by Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin. That hearing is set for July 8. In the meantime, Senate President Page Cortez and House Speaker Clay Schexnayder filed a motion on Monday asking for at least 10 more days to comply with the redistricting order mandating that new maps be submitted by June 20.
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Operation Restoration Offers a Community of Support and Resources for Women Impacted by Incarceration
June 15, 2022Operation Restoration is an organization that was founded in 2016 by Syrita Steib with the goal to build a community and support system for women impacted by incarceration through education. […]
War on Menthol – An Op-Ed by Kim Ford
June 13, 2022As America continues to be the number one country in the world for new incarcerations, we can no longer continue to sit silently in the wake of yet another oppressive and biased War on Drugs.
Duplessis Pledges To Create a Safer, Healthier and More Prosperous Community
June 10, 2022State Representative Royce Duplessis, who threw his hat in the ring this week for the open State Senate District 5 seat that was vacated recently by Karen Carter Peterson, will […]
FDA’s Proposed Menthol Cigarette Ban Could Be Disastrous to Black Communities
June 10, 2022Many organizations focused on racial justice and systemic racism in policing are concerned that a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes could have significant impacts on racial policing practices and disparities in the criminal justice system.
Judge Upholds City Council Subpoena of ‘Smart City’ Records from Cantrell Aide
June 8, 2022On Wednesday, a New Orleans judge upheld the City Council’s right to subpoena documents and records regarding the “smart cities” broadband project from Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Chief of Staff Clifton Davis.
Turkey and the Wolf: Flavor Trippin’ in New Orleans Is a Fun and Approachable Cookbook From Restaurant
June 8, 2022Mason Hereford, the proprietor of restaurants Turkey and the Wolf and Molly’s Rise and Shine, is releasing his first cookbook with co-author JJ Goode. Turkey and the Wolf: Flavor Trippin’ […]
Sushi Creep: Only in NOLA
June 6, 2022Sushi Creep was an unpermitted, unlicensed sushi stand inside of a commercial space also serving as an illegal residence for the owner. The building has no hot water, the owner had no experience, and there wasn’t even any sushi.
New Orleans ‘Takeover’ By Baton Rouge Car Clubs, Street Racing Groups Outrages Residents, Officials
June 6, 2022A so-called “takeover” of New Orleans streets by several Baton Rouge car clubs and street racing groups has resulted in outrage from both New Orleans officials and residents after several social media videos showing street racers backing up traffic, blocking police vehicles, and then jumping on them when police attempted to get through went viral on Sunday.
Analysis Shows Greater Pollution Effects After Hurricane Ida
June 6, 2022It has been known for a while now that Hurricane Ida was a deadly and destructive hurricane last year, making it the second-most damaging hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana […]
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