Louisiana Supreme Court to decide who stays in race for its …
WEBAug 16, 2024 · The Louisiana Supreme Court Building on Royal Street in New Orleans, Dec. 7, 2021. (Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator) The Louisiana Supreme Court issued an order Thursday afternoon saying its justices will consider a case over which candidates get to stay in the election for a seat on the high court. The move means an appellate court …
New Orleans jail to offer limited free phone calls, tablet access for ...
WEBAug 14, 2024 · NEW ORLEANS — During her successful 2021 campaign for Orleans Parish Sheriff, Susan Hutson criticized the high fees — more than 20 cents per minute — that detainees in the city’s jail pay to make phone calls, saying she would work to provide free phone service. Two and a half years into her tenure, she’s come a little closer to …
New Louisiana law that undoes mug shot restrictions can affect ...
WEBAug 27, 2024 · A new law in Louisiana undoes the progress the state has made in restricting the release of mug shots for people accused of non-violent crimes, say criminal justice reform advocates and the New Orleans public defenders’ office.
Marathon Refinery fire illustrates how industry goes quiet during a ...
WEBSep 5, 2023 · The fire at the Marathon Petroleum refinery on Friday comes after a number of recent incidents at the facility. In 2022, six workers were injured and one was killed in three separate accidents at the refinery. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration initially fined the company $30,167 for one of those incidents, a February …
2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority …
WEBJul 17, 2024 · 1st Congressional District. U.S. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, signed up by proxy to run for reelection Wednesday. Republican political consultant Jason Hebert turned in Scalise’s election paperwork to the Louisiana Secretary of State on behalf of the congressman.
Louisiana state senator takes aim at gun-free zones around UL …
WEBAug 25, 2024 · State Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, is picking a fight with the University of Louisiana Lafayette over its new off-campus gun-free zones. He believes the designated areas could lead to a lawsuit that he foresees ending firearm restrictions entirely at all schools. (Allison Allsop / Louisiana Illuminator) State Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia ...
Louisiana Republicans and Democrats pick a goal with bipartisan …
WEBAug 28, 2024 · In one instance, the ethics staff did admit using the wrong ZIP code for Marcelle’s address. But the missing notices were also attributed to a COVID-19 office closure and temporary addresses Marcelle’s campaign used for qualifying records.
Louisiana government salary database is finally live
WEBSep 14, 2023 · The database is available on the state’s financial transparency website, checkbook.la.gov. It includes all executive branch salary information but does not yet include salaried higher education employees. The website was the result of a bill brought by Sen. Rick Ward, R-Port Allen, and signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards in 2018 ...
Louisiana legislators seek solutions to overburdened child welfare ...
WEBSep 6, 2022 · Louisiana legislators called for significant reforms to the state’s child welfare system during an oversight hearing Tuesday that follows two recent child deaths from abuse and neglect. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee met at the Capitol with administrators from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), …
Possible policy purge looms as Louisiana gets closer to ending 3 …
WEBMar 28, 2024 · During debate on the House floor Wednesday, Rep. Matt Willard, D-New Orleans, questioned the motives driving the legislation. If the goal is to bring new insurance companies to the state, the bill should only affect future policies and shouldn’t be applied retroactively, he said.