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La. lawmakers settle on dates for redistricting, crime special sessions

By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Louisiana legislative leaders have tentatively settled on dates for two special sessions that will be held in January

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5th Circuit denies Louisiana’s appeal in congressional redistricting case

By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — In Louisiana’s congressional redistricting case, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday denied the state’s petition

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Gov. Edwards: Call redistricting session now
The critical need for Governor John Bel Edwards to call a special session before the end of his term took on an even stronger importance in federal court last Monday ...
Low Black turnout doomed state democrats in 2023 runoff
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer There is an alternate reality where African-American turnout in 2023 Louisiana state elections matched that of 2019. In that alternate reality, Democrats Arthur Morrell and Gwen ...
Low Black turnout harkens Democrat wipeout on Nov 18
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer With less than one week left until the November 18, 2023 runoff, Louisiana could be poised for a Republican sweep, without a heavier turnout of Democratic voters ...
Louisiana legislative races to watch in the November runoff
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Regardless of the results of runoffs in the Nov. 18 general election, Republicans will maintain a supermajority in the Louisiana Senate and are likely to ...
Endorsements for the October 14, 2023 Elections
Governor: Shawn D. Wilson Lieutenant Governor: William “Billy” Nungesser Secretary of State: Arthur A. Morrell Attorney General: “Marty” Maley
 Treasurer: Dustin Granger BESE District 1: Lauren Jewett
 State Senator 1st Senatorial District: Robert “Bob” ...
Legal battle resumes over Black representation in Louisiana congressional districts
By Michael Isaac Stein Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — After more than a year of dormancy, the fierce legal battle over Black representation in Louisiana’s congressional district map is headed back to court ...
Endorsements for the October 14, 2023 Elections
Governor: Shawn D. Wilson Former La. Dept. of Transportation & Development Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the operation of state government, and has proven over the last ...
House Democrats revive push to pass federal voting rights protections
By Benjamin Barber Contributing Writer (Special from Facing South) — On Sept. 19, National Voter Registration Day, Rep. Terri Sewell (D) of Alabama joined other House Democrats to reintroduce the John R. ...

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