Louisiana Politics

Louisiana Voters Reject Proposed Constitutional Amendments

News Summary In a surprising decision, voters in Louisiana rejected all four proposed constitutional amendments on October 13, 2023. The…

2 days ago

New Orleans Faces Major Cuts in Health Funding

News Summary New Orleans is reeling from unprecedented cuts to mental health and substance use programs, amounting to over $55…

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Louisiana Voters Reject All Proposed Constitutional Amendments

News Summary In a surprising municipal primary election, Louisiana voters overwhelmingly rejected all four proposed constitutional amendments, signaling discontent with…

4 days ago

Louisiana Appoints New Interim Commissioner for OMV

News Summary Louisiana's Governor Jeff Landry has appointed State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams as the new interim commissioner of the…

4 days ago

Louisiana Voters Reject Proposed Constitutional Amendments

News Summary On March 29, 2025, Louisiana voters decisively rejected four proposed constitutional amendments aimed at reforming the state's tax…

6 days ago

Resignation of Louisiana OMV Commissioner Dan Casey Sparks Changes

News Summary The resignation of Louisiana's OMV Commissioner Dan Casey on March 28 marks a pivotal shift for the agency.…

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McLean, Virginia Mourns Former Senator J. Bennett Johnston

News Summary On March 25, 2025, J. Bennett Johnston, a former U.S. senator from Louisiana, passed away at age 92…

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New Orleans Faces Education Overhaul Amid Crest Controversy

News Summary New Orleans is abuzz with reactions to President Trump's recent executive order aimed at transferring education control to…

2 weeks ago

Louisiana DEQ Experiences Leadership Shakeup with Hoggatt’s Exit

News Summary Noah Hoggatt has resigned as executive counsel of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality after less than a…

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Louisiana Proposes Opening Veteran Homes to Part-Time Veterans

News Summary A new proposal in Louisiana, House Bill 60, aims to allow part-time military veterans, including National Guard members…

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