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State lawmakers will begin a special session on Thursday to decide new dates for the 2026 election cycle amid the U.S. Supreme Court case concerning Louisiana's congressional map.
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Gulf States Newsroom
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Gulf States Newsroom
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Landry formally asked for 1,000 guardsmen to be paid for with federal funds to assist local law enforcement on September 30. The purpose of the request is to help law enforcement fight crime and offset the shortage of police officers. -
On this week’s episode, Louisiana’s lieutenant governor wants to find out why Canadians haven't visited the state. -
State efforts to reduce testing have received broad support, though some educators warn the latest changes could make it harder for English learners to graduate. -
Landry wants to push dates back for the closed primaries next year to give lawmakers extra time to possibly approve a new congressional map. -
The city of New Orleans’ budget deficit for this year will be significantly larger than estimates previously provided by the New Orleans City Council.
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