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Twelve Louisiana voters, all identified as non-African Americans, have filed a suit over the new congressional map approved during the special session.

Liz Murrill and Nancy Landry have gone from childhood friends living in Lafayette to historymakers who are set to become Louiisiana's Attorney General and Secretary of State, respectively.

Rep. Nancy Landry, R-Lafayette, said her bill would increase voter turnout when electing the school district’s governing body.

Board attorney Robert Hammonds said it will be the special counsel's job to find evidence against Pat Cooper that could lead to charges.

There was some discussion that a spouse might claim a protective order to get divorced faster even if there is no evidence of domestic abuse.

The board also opposed a bill that, in part, calls for free transportation for charter school students.

School board President Hunter Beasley questioned why the bills "single out" Lafayette Parish and criticized Landry for not discussing her intentions with the board.

Supporters of an elected superintendent took specific aim at the current superintendent, John White, who was hired by BESE after Jindal hand-picked him for the job.

One Acadiana lawmaker is filing a proposed amendment to the state's constitution that would allow voters in to look into alternate ways to govern Lafayette Parish's school system.