Louisiana deputy arrested, fired over contraband smuggling claims
A Louisiana sheriff’s deputy was fired Monday after he was arrested on suspicion of sneaking contraband into a jail. Louisiana teen attempted murder suspect flees custody, surrendered to law enforcement by parents Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre said Andrew Wheeler was charged with introducing contraband into a penal institution and misconduct in office, news outlets […]
Louisiana voters sue over state’s new majority-Black congressional district
A group of Louisiana voters has filed a lawsuit against the state, arguing that new majority-black voting districts violate the constitution. A group of 12 non-Black voters claims the map, signed by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry after a special legislative session, violates the 14th and 15th Amendments. “The state has engaged in blatant racial segregation […]
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy Endorses Trump for President
Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) has endorsed former President Donald Trump following his primary wins in Iowa and New Hampshire. Kennedy said he waited until he saw the former president win the New Hampshire primary to announce his support in the spirit of competition. “We left the primaries alone because competition makes us all better, but […]
Louisiana governor signs new Congressional maps into law
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed a bill Monday authorizing new congressional maps that create second-majority black districts. The Louisiana Legislature last week approved updated congressional maps that redraw the 6th map. The House district will be the second majority black district in the state. This district is currently represented by Congressman Garrett Graves (R-Louisiana). […]
Louisiana lawmakers OK new congressional maps, adding Black-majority district
The Louisiana Legislature on Friday passed a new congressional map that adds a majority-black second district, jeopardizing the position of incumbent Rep. Garrett Graves (R-Louisiana). The updated parliamentary map retains 2.n.d. The 6th Congressional District will be majority black.th Congressional district – represented by Mr. Graves – second in the state. The map must be […]
Louisiana gov orders state law enforcement to track illegal immigrant crime
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has issued an executive order requiring all government agencies to collect data on the activities of illegal immigrants in the state, including the number of people charged with or convicted of criminal offenses. signed. Landry, a Republican, called for all executive branch agencies to “consider the impact of illegal immigration” on […]
Wildlife advocates push back as Louisiana eyes revival of black bear hunt
A move is underway that wildlife advocates hope will persuade the state to abandon plans to overturn Louisiana's nearly 40-year ban on hunting black bears. Jeff Dawson, executive director of the Louisiana Humane Society, said in late December that the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries had begun the process of allowing hunters to kill […]
Gov. Jeff Landry Orders Louisiana to Track Taxpayer Cost of Illegal Immigration
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (R) will now track all costs related to illegal immigration to provide transparency into the bill President Joe Biden's policies are forcing on taxpayers. The plan is to require state authorities to do so. On Tuesday, Landry signed his next contract. presidential order The ultimate goal would be for Louisiana officials […]