Lawmakers reluctant to regulate guns in La.

By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) – While some states call for stricter laws on guns in response to a wave of mass shootings this

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Essence Festival of Culture is back with a purpose!

By C.C. Campbell-Rock Contributing Writer The Essence Festival is back! After a two-year COVID hiatus, the “Party with a Purpose” returns to its ancestral home:

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N.O. City Council approves $35M for Gordon Plaza residents’ relocation
By Joshua Rosenberg The Lens The New Orleans City Council unanimously agreed on Thursday to allocate $35 million to pay for the relocation costs of the residents of the Gordon Plaza subdivision, ... Study: Louisiana economy 7th worst for racial equality
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer Louisiana’s economy is the seventh worst for racial equality in the United States (including the District of Columbia), according to a new WalletHub study. Audit: Teachers in New Orleans are less likely to be certified
By Marta Jewson The Lens Teachers in Orleans Parish are over four times more likely to be uncertified than teachers throughout Louisiana, according to a recent report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. La. House approves harsher criminal penalties for abortion providers
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (LSU Manship News Service) — The Louisiana House of Representatives gave final passage on Thursday of last week to bills that would enhance criminal penalties for abortion ... Former La. State Police leader agrees to turn over journals
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The state lawmaker leading a probe of Louisiana State Police has agreed to pause his pursuit of contempt charges against former superintendent Col. Kevin Reeves ... Critical race theory bills killed in La. Legislature
By JC Canicosa Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The Louisiana House Education Committee rejected two bills Tuesday that would have made it illegal for schools to teach that people of any race or ... Lawmakers seek contempt charge for former State Police leader in Ronald Greene case
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Lawmakers investigating the death of Ronald Greene in Louisiana State Police custody advanced a resolution Wednesday to hold the agency’s former leader in contempt of ... Abortion would be punishable as murder under new Louisiana proposal
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Less than 48 hours after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling was leaked, indicating the landmark abortion ruling in Roe v. Wade would be overturned, ...
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