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Suspension of Louisiana U.S. House primary raises questions concerning campaign fundraising

Friday, May 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

With the U.S. House elections now suspended in light of the state's congressional map being declared unconstitutional, that means all campaigns are now null and void. Once a new map is adopted, the process will start all over from square one, with candidates going... Read More.

Legislation to replace Louisiana vehicle inspection stickers with QR codes close to passage despite objections from vehicle inspection businesses

Friday, May 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

A House bill that would eliminate vehicle inspection stickers is nearing final passage, despite strong opposition from the businesses that conduct the inspections. Janice Aucion of Morgan City says she's been inspecting vehicles for 26 years and told the Louisiana Senate Transportation Committee that... Read More.

Louisiana lawmakers scramble to create and approve a new state Congressional map before end of session

Thursday, April 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

With one more month left to go in the legislative session, state lawmakers suddenly have a lot more work to do. With the U.S. Supreme Court striking down Louisiana's Congressional map, legislative leaders say they will approve a new map before the session is... Read More.

Louisiana congressional primaries suspended after U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Thursday, April 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

In light of yesterday's Supreme Court ruling, the status of the U.S. House primaries is now in limbo. Governor Landry is expected to suspend the primary, saying the state is now restricted from using the current congressional map that the Supreme Court has ruled... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry to suspend Louisiana House primaries in wake of U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Thursday, April 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill say Louisiana will suspend the congressional primaries, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Congressional map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh agrees with this decision since the Supreme Court is the final... Read More.

Groundbreaking ceremony heralds start of I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project in Lake Charles

Thursday, April 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

Ground has been broken on the long-awaited I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles. The $2.3 billion project will replace the existing bridge that was built in the 1950s with a state-of-the-art structure engineered to meet 21st century demands. Lake Charles Mayor Marshall Simien... Read More.

Amendment to prevent a Louisiana governor from serving more than two terms fails by a small margin

Wednesday, April 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

A proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit a governor from serving more than two terms fails to receive approval in the House by three votes. It's the second time this session Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham's bill came up three votes short and he's disappointed. "The... Read More.

Louisiana Congressman Cleo Fields reacts to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on state’s congressional map

Wednesday, April 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Supreme Court ruling will in all likelihood have a profound effect on the political future of Congressman Cleo Fields. It was his district that the lawsuit had targeted. As one might expect, Fields was not happy with the Supreme Court's decision to declare... Read More.

Louisiana Tech reaches agreement allowing for departure from Conference USA to join Sun Belt Conference

Wednesday, April 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

An agreement has been reached between Louisiana Tech and Conference USA that allows Tech to leave Conference USA and join the Sun Belt this summer. Terms of the out-of-court settlement have not been released, but Matt Belinson of the Ruston Leader says Louisiana Tech... Read More.

U.S. Supreme Court invalidates Louisiana congressional map, citing racial gerrymandering

Wednesday, April 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Supreme Court has thrown out Louisiana's congressional map. In a 6-3 ruling that fell right along ideological lines, the court ruled that by creating a second majority-Black district, one that stretches diagonally from Shreveport to Baton Rouge, relied too much on race. ULM... Read More.

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Suspension of Louisiana U.S. House primary raises questions concerning campaign fundraising

Legislation to replace Louisiana vehicle inspection stickers with QR codes close to passage despite objections from vehicle inspection businesses

Louisiana lawmakers scramble to create and approve a new state Congressional map before end of session

Louisiana congressional primaries suspended after U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Governor Jeff Landry to suspend Louisiana House primaries in wake of U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Groundbreaking ceremony heralds start of I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project in Lake Charles

Amendment to prevent a Louisiana governor from serving more than two terms fails by a small margin

Louisiana Congressman Cleo Fields reacts to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on state’s congressional map

Louisiana Tech reaches agreement allowing for departure from Conference USA to join Sun Belt Conference

U.S. Supreme Court invalidates Louisiana congressional map, citing racial gerrymandering

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