Louisiana Republicans delay election calendar to prepare for possible redistricting effort

If the Supreme Court weakens the Voting Rights Act, Louisiana lawmakers could have an opportunity to draw new maps further ...
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Republican plan to push back Louisiana elections now one step away from passage

Republicans batted down accusations by Democrats that they're trying to get rid of majority-Black districts as part of a ...
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Millions of Americans Face SNAP Suspension—But Some States Are Stepping Up in a Big Way!

With the United States government on the brink of an unprecedented shutdown, the fate of millions of low-income Americans who ...

Several States Announce Plans to Help Americans at Risk of Losing SNAP Benefits

This week, states like New Mexico and Vermont have announced plans to protect residents for part of November. The former is ...
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Louisiana legislative session ends, but big redistricting battles could be on the horizon

A Voting Rights Act lawsuit led the Legislature in 2024 to draw the current voting map, under which two of Louisiana’s six ...

This Day in History: The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France on Oct. 20, 1803

The United States Senate ratified the treaty to transfer the Louisiana Territory from France to the United States on Oct. 20, ...
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Louisiana House directs state health department to fund SNAP during federal gov. shutdown

The Louisiana House unanimously passed a resolution Oct. 24 directing the state health department to step in and fund food ...
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Louisiana AG supports Trump’s order on birthright citizenship

Louisiana joined a coalition with over 20 other states in support of President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship policy.
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ABC's brings Good Morning America's '50 States in 50 Weeks' series to New Orleans on Oct. 31

The journey kicked off July 3 in Delaware, the first state to be admitted to the United States. Additional coverage from “50 ...
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Heart of Louisiana: SS United States

MOBILE, Ala. (WVUE) - An old, decaying ship in the Port of Mobile has an impressive past. The SS United States is the largest passenger ship ever built in the U.S., and still holds the ...

List: Game ‘American Truck Simulator’ adds these Louisiana cities to the simulation

American Truck Simulator” has added cities around Louisiana to its new downloadable content (DLC), including downtown Shreveport, allowing players to experience a realistic view of ...