New Orleans Leaders Increase Pressure to Carve Out Gun-Free Zone
New Orleans city leaders are increasing pressure on the Louisiana legislature to pass a measure that would carve out a gun-free zone in the city.
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Louisiana One of 15 States to Opt Out of Summer EBT Program
It appears that for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, Louisiana will not participate in a summer feeding program that helps the poor.
Democrat Troy Carter Wins New Orleans-based US House Seat
Troy Carter has won a special runoff election for a vacant U.S. House seat based in New Orleans.
Candidate Sign-up Begin in Louisiana’s Congressional Races
Candidate registration has opened for Louisiana’s March 20 election to fill two vacant U.S. House seats.
Bill To Raise Minimum Wage Killed In Senate Finance Committee
The death of New Orleans Senator Troy Carter's bill marks the second consecutive year legislators kill a minimum wage increase in committee.