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 […]