Politics Jan 08 Newly sworn in, Louisiana's Gov. Jeff Landry calls for special session to draw new congressional map Louisiana is among states still wrangling over congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled that Alabama had violated the Voting Rights Act.
Politics Oct 15 Republican Jeff Landry elected governor of Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor’s race, holding off a crowded field of candidates.
Politics Sep 28 Biden to send disaster assistance to Louisiana, as salt water threatens the state's drinking water Typically, the river's mighty flow keeps mass amounts of salt water from reaching too far inland, but hot and dry conditions across the country this summer triggered drought that slowed the Mississippi's flow and lowered its water levels.
Politics Jul 18 Louisiana lawmakers overturn governor's veto on gender-affirming care ban for minors Louisiana's Republican-dominated Legislature overturned Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' recent veto of a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Tuesday.
Politics Jun 06 Louisiana lawmakers approve anti-LGBTQ+ bills that include ban on gender-affirming care for minors Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards opposes the legislation, but has not said whether he would veto the bills. Republicans hold a veto-proof majority in the Legislature, and the bills passed largely along party lines.
Nation Feb 16 Louisiana officer arrested for fatally shooting unarmed Black man, police say Authorities say a white Louisiana police officer has been arrested for fatally shooting an unarmed Black man who was trying to flee police responding to a domestic disturbance call earlier this month.
Politics Sep 04 New congressional maps in southern states dilute Black votes, critics say In Alabama, Florida and Louisiana, new congressional maps that some judges have ruled dilute the power of Black voters are being used in upcoming elections.
Politics Jul 21 Louisiana abortion 'trigger' ban again blocked by judge A state district judge in Baton Rouge on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction that says officials still can't enforce an anti-abortion "trigger" law while a lawsuit against the legislation plays out.
Politics Jul 18 Hearing on Louisiana law banning most abortions ends without immediate ruling A hearing on Louisiana's laws banning most abortions has ended without an immediate ruling from a state judge Monday.
Nation Dec 10 Thousands in Oregon face eviction as lawmakers scramble to find solutions Oregon has a higher rate of people experiencing homelessness than nearly every other state in America. A 2020 federal review found that 35 people in Oregon are experiencing homelessness per 10,000.