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Louisiana's Republican lawmakers raced to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional seats in the state after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the current map unconstitutional in a sweeping ruling.
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Jefferson Parish is using opioid settlement money for a new drug court. Is it the best use of funds?
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On this week’s episode, community engagement producer Nellie Beckett talks with Micah Loewinger about his recent podcast "American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA." -
With one week left in session two big items are left to be settled, the budget and a new congressional map. -
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On this week’s episode, we learn more about how one group is using hip-hop and social-emotional learning to better connect with students — with the help of local hip-hop star La Reezy. -
Groups across the Gulf South are organizing, holding rallies and pushing back against efforts to eliminate Black congressional districts.
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