Just days before the first Republican presidential debate, GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy says the current frontrunner, former President Donald J. Trump should drop out of the race.
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Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis Continues
August 17, 2023According to a recent report, 63% of Louisiana homeowner’s insurance policyholders saw an increase in their policy premium over the past year. For those with flood insurance, 54% saw an increase in their cost of coverage. Now, auto insurance rates are also going up.
Activists Criticize Louisiana’s Inconsistent Action on Climate Change
August 15, 2023Last week, Louisiana politicians gathered for the groundbreaking of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project, a $3 billion effort expected to restore 21 square miles of Louisiana coastline. While the project is being hailed by many as a huge step forward in combating climate change and land loss, others have noted that it seems hypocritical in the face of other actions taken by the state.
IACP, Cantrell Announce Finalists for NOPD Chief
August 1, 2023On Monday, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) announced three finalists in the search for the next Superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD).
City Council Finds Cantrell Admin Used Public Funds on Anti-Recall Mailer
July 20, 2023An investigation done by the New Orleans City Council found that Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Office of Communication deliberately ignored city procurement rules and violated state law when it sent out anti-recall fliers earlier this year.
ACLU & SPLC: Juveniles Housed at Angola Face Extended Solitary Confinement, Extreme Heat with No AC
July 18, 2023According to an emergency motion filed by the ACLU, juveniles housed at the Louisiana State Penitentiary are routinely placed in solitary confinement for 72 consecutive hours, locked in their cells for over 23 hours as punishment, and are handcuffed and shackled as punishment during their outdoor recreation time.
Veto Override Session Likely to Revolve Around Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation
July 14, 2023The Louisiana Legislature will head into a veto override session on Tuesday, after a majority of lawmakers declined to submit ballots that would have cancelled the veto session. Although Gov. Edwards vetoed 25 bills and portions of three pieces of budget legislation, it’s believed the three anti-LGBTQ+ measures will be at the core of this override session.
Judge Tosses Some Charges Against Officers Indicted in Ronald Greene Death
July 12, 2023A Louisiana judge has thrown out obstruction of justice charges against two of the five Louisiana State Police officers indicted in the fatal 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene.
Louisiana Establishes First Statewide Chief Resilience Officer
July 11, 2023On Monday, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed legislation creating Louisiana’s first statewide Chief Resilience Officer (CRO). This position will focus on coordinating across all state agencies to develop and advocate for resilience policy responses to environmental hazards.
Gov. Edwards Vetoes Slate of Anti-LGBTQ Bills
July 5, 2023Late last week, Edwards vetoed a version of Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law (HB 466), the “Stop Harming Our Kids Act” (HB 648), which would have banned gender-affirming care for transgender children, and the “Given Name Act” (HB 81), which would required school employees to use only the name and pronouns on a student’s birth certificate without written permission from a parent or guardian.
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