New Orleans Public Radio – Politics
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New Orleans Public Radio – Politics
2d ago
Lawmakers gave final approval to a new state Supreme Court map with two majority-Black districts last week after failing to pass a new map earlier this year ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio – Politics
5d ago
Several bills are moving through the Legislature that would modify Louisiana’s new concealed carry law before it takes effect on July 4 ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio – Politics
6d ago
Lawmakers on a House committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would require public schools and universities to report on programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio – Politics
6d ago
A federal court has blocked Louisiana's new congressional map in a case that could determine the balance of power in the next Congress and set up another Supreme Court test of the Voting Rights Act ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio – Politics
1w ago
Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to several bills that would deregulate the state's insurance industry ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio – Politics
1w ago
Lawmakers in the House unanimously advanced a budget on Thursday, restoring some funding for teacher stipends bringing them closer to — but still below — the original $2,000 ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio – Politics
1w ago
Legislators revised the bill that would authorize the convention, putting limits on which parts of the constitution could be changed ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio – Politics
1w ago
Lawmakers voted Wednesday to advance a bill calling for a constitutional convention. Several bills also advanced that would expand the powers of the governor ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio – Politics
1w ago
As Louisiana's fishing communities struggle to stay afloat, the bill aims to promote locally caught harvests by making it clear to consumers which products are imported ..read more
New Orleans Public Radio – Politics
1w ago
Lawmakers approved a state budget that cuts funding for early childhood education and lowers stipends for public school teachers to $1,300 ..read more