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—The Advocate: Louisiana wants Supreme Court to sort out how to add a second Black majority congressional seat
—The Advocate: Jeff Landry is withholding records from the public by citing an exemption that’s not in law
—The Advocate: Jeff Landry and Shane Guidry fish together, talk constantly and are reshaping New Orleans
—Illuminator: Louisiana asks judge to toss lawsuit against Ten Commandments law
—Illuminator: In fossil-fuel friendly Louisiana, talk of a clean hydrogen energy sector begins
—The Advocate: Agriculture interests and others worry that Congress will punt the wide-ranging Farm Bill again
—KTBS: Louisiana mayors discuss insurance crisis during convention in Shreveport
—Illuminator: New Northwestern State president’s pay substantially more than predecessor
—The Advocate: A group of Biden Administration alums from Louisiana launch a new political advisory firm
—The Advocate: Secretary of State Nancy Landry shapes office ahead of November presidential election
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Guest column: Federal disaster funding can spur state, local innovation
The response to Hurricane Francine is a good reminder of the partnership between Louisiana and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. However, as critical as FEMA is in disaster response, state and local governments are often so strapped for funds that they are forced to innovate in such crises—and quite often they are the most successful …
In Case You Missed it in LaPolitics Weekly
Here’s what you may have missed in the latest issue of LaPolitics Weekly, published last week… —HIRING AND FIRING: Legislation to weaken Civil Service protections and shake up the Civil Service Commission is likely to be filed again next year… —MORE SPECIAL SESSIONS?: Along with a potential tax-focused special session, lawmakers may find themselves convening …
Our History: Remembering Katrina
The storm that divided Louisiana’s timeline into “pre-Katrina” and “post Katrina” came ashore Aug. 29, 2005. Katrina made its initial landfall on August 25 along the southeast Florida coast as a Category 1 hurricane. After moving west across south Florida and into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, it intensified rapidly and attained …
Headlines and Bylines (09.24.24)
—The Advocate: Gov. Jeff Landry picks head for Louisiana Board of Regents under new law giving him that power —Shreveport Times: How a Shreveport senator was thrust into Harris-Trump campaign with Louisiana abortion law —WGNO: What are the odds that Louisiana sees a hurricane this week? —NOLA: Raffles, extra recess, ‘Together Tuesdays’: How Louisiana schools …