Category: Louisiana

Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Bill Criminalizing Possession of Abortion Pills Without Prescription

Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Bill Criminalizing Possession of Abortion Pills Without Prescription

The first-in-the-nation legislation could be a model for other red states grappling with how to stop their residents from traveling out of state to g [...]
Louisiana Republican Rep. Garret Graves Faces Uncertain Future After District Redrawing

Louisiana Republican Rep. Garret Graves Faces Uncertain Future After District Redrawing

Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.) is sponsoring legislation against new protections for the Rice's whale. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Louisiana Congressman [...]
Challenges and Divisions Plague Louisiana Democrats Ahead of Election, Sparking Calls for Party Reforms

Challenges and Divisions Plague Louisiana Democrats Ahead of Election, Sparking Calls for Party Reforms

Jeff Landry, a hard-line Republican, celebrated on Oct. 14 when he was elected governor of Louisiana. Mr. Landry avoided a runoff by winning a majori [...]
Election Brief | What to expect in Louisiana’s statewide primaries

Election Brief | What to expect in Louisiana’s statewide primaries

 Gov. John Bel Edwards delivers his address to members of the House and Senate in a joint session to kick off the 2023 regular legislative s [...]
Louisiana governor’s race ignites GOP hopes of reclaiming position as Democrats try to keep it blue

Louisiana governor’s race ignites GOP hopes of reclaiming position as Democrats try to keep it blue

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry talks to reporters outside the Supreme Court, Jan. 7, 2022, in Washington. On Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, Rep [...]
Louisiana Senate passes bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youths

Louisiana Senate passes bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youths

Sen. Fred Mills.(Michael Johnson/The Advocate via AP) In a stunning turn of events, a contentious bill in Louisiana that had appeared to be derail [...]
In Louisiana, a Democratic Governor Leans on Vetoes to Stall Conservative Agenda

In Louisiana, a Democratic Governor Leans on Vetoes to Stall Conservative Agenda

Louisiana lawmakers at the state capitol in Baton Rouge on Tuesday.Emily Kask for The New York Times In a bold display of political maneuverin [...]
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