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Louisiana Law Enables Unregulated Firms to Profit from Veterans' Disability Claims Louisiana has enacted a contentious law allowing unregulated companies to profit from the disability claims of American veterans. Gov. Jeff Landry let Senate Bill 159 become law without signing or vetoing it, balancing corporate sponsors and numerous critics,
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill Wednesday requiring transgender individuals in Louisiana to use bathrooms and other public facilities that correspond with their sex assigned at birth, regardless of their gender identity. The legislation, known as HB608, will take effect on August 1. Authored by Rep. Roger
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WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson's endorsement of Baton Rouge Rep. Garret Graves for reelection in Louisiana’s newly redrawn 6th Congressional District is raising concerns among African American voters. This move, seen by many as a maneuver to maintain Republican control, comes as the district’s demographics shift
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill into law Friday, making Louisiana the first state to classify two abortion-inducing medications as controlled substances. The bill, SB 276, received support from anti-abortion groups but faced opposition from many doctors who worried it could hinder timely medical treatment. The legislation,
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana lawmakers have passed a series of controversial auto insurance reform bills to boost market competition and reduce excessive verdicts and settlements. The legislative package, endorsed by Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple, seeks to make the state more attractive to insurers writing commercial and private auto policies. The
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BATON ROUGE, La. — The conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records has sent shockwaves across the nation, sparking intense reactions from Louisiana's Democratic leaders. The unanimous verdict by a New York jury delivered less than 24 hours ago, has ignited fierce debate.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor John Landry signed into law House Bill 173 today, which mandates a 25-foot buffer zone around working law enforcement officers. This new legislation, spearheaded by Republican Rep. Brian Fontenot of Thibodeau, aims to enhance public safety by criminalizing close proximity to officers engaged in active scenes.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — The long-standing legal battle over the incorporation of the City of St. George has reached a pivotal turning point as the Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the initiative, clearing the way for the formation of the city. Following nearly five years of legal disputes,
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Louisiana legislators are currently in deliberations over the absence of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Program for the upcoming summer season. The sudden cessation of the program has raised concerns about providing crucial assistance to families in need during the impending warmer months. Discussions slated for next week aim
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Representative Denise Marcelle Leads Opposition Against Proposed Legislation, Advocates for Inclusive Library Spaces BATON ROUGE, La. — In a pivotal decision, the Louisiana House Committee, in a session marked by impassioned debate, voted to reject two bills that threatened intellectual freedom and library access. Advocates rallied against the proposed legislation, led