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Target Moves Pride Section to Back of Lafayette, Southern Stores
Target has decided to take action before Pride month by removing specific items from its stores and modifying its LGBTQ+ merchandise lineup due to significant backlash, including instances of violent confrontations with its employees.
Lafayette Mayor-President Candidate Drops First Ad, Hits Guillory
The election for Lafayette Mayor-President will be held in October, with a potential runoff held in November.
Clay Higgins Defends Actions After Physically Removing Protester
Republican Representative Clay Higgins of Louisiana faced backlash on Wednesday when he forcefully removed a protester from a press conference in Washington, D.C.
La. Legislature Kills Pay Raise After Outrage Over Teacher Pay
It would appear that while teachers may yet get a pay raise, legislators are stuck with their current salary, per diem, and other benefits.
Increasing Louisiana's Minimum Wage - It's Not Dead Yet
A surprising turn of events at yesterday's meetings in the Louisiana Legislature might results in higher compensation for Louisiana workers.
Rape, Incest Exceptions to Louisiana's Abortion Ban Fail in House
The bill would have added exceptions for rape and incest to Louisiana's abortion law, which is one of the strictest in the nation.
US Rep. George Santos arrested on federal criminal charges
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, was arrested Wednesday on federal criminal charges ahead of an expected court appearance.
238% Pay Increase For Louisiana Legislators Moving Forward
An enormous pay raise for Louisiana legislators has cleared its first hurdle in the Louisiana House of Representatives.
Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: ‘Let’s finish this job’
President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish the job” he began when he was sworn into office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America’s oldest president for another four years.
Iowa Governor Pays Up on National Championship Bet, Sends 1,250 Pounds of Pork to Louisiana
The governors of Louisiana and Iowa made a friendly bet on social media back on Sunday, April 2nd, ahead of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Game between LSU and Iowa.
La. Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Reduce Distracted Driving
Everyone seems to agree that distracted driving is a significant problem in Louisiana, and one state lawmaker wants to do something about it.
Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin Won't Seek Re-election
The decision will leave Louisiana's Secretary of State seat open, and there are already multiple candidates looking to take the job.
Waguespack Announces $3 Million Raised for Governor's Race
Waguespack has raised $900,000 for his campaign account, and the PACs "Delta Good Hands" and "Reboot Louisiana" have raised more than $2.2 million.
Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty to 34 Felony Charges
Trump entered the plea Tuesday during a brief arraignment in a lower Manhattan courtroom as prosecutors unsealed a grand jury indictment.
Jill Biden wants champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
First lady Jill Biden said Monday that she wants the defeated Iowa women’s basketball team to be invited to the White House in addition to the national title winner Louisiana State University. She watched LSU’s 102-85 victory over Iowa from the stands on Sunday night.
Youngsville Councilwoman Issues Statement on Crash Incident
Youngsville Councilwoman Kayla Menard Reaux has issued an official statement in response to a report from The Advocate regarding a crash incident from November 2022.
'Tiger King' Announces Presidential Run (From Federal Prison)
Netflix's most notorious star is back, and this time, he's running for President of the United States.
LABI President Stephen Waguespack Joins Louisiana Governor Race
Resigning from his job leading the state's biggest business advocacy organization, Waguespack joins a crowded field in the race for governor.
Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves Dodges Governor's Race
Despite previously feeling 'extraordinary pressure' to run, Graves has decided to stay in Congress.
Louisiana Lawmaker Files Bill to End Insurance Rates Based on Gender
State Senator Jay Luneau, a Democrat from Alexandria, wants to ensure rates are calculated fairly.