Tag: John Bel Edwards
Louisiana’s economic growth outpaces 40 states despite some concerning data
Louisiana's gross domestic product jumped 3.2% in the second quarter of 2023, faster than 40 other states, though experts contend the data...
Louisiana lawmakers aim to fix shrimp industry crisis caused by cheap...
By Victor Skinner | The Center Square contributor
A legislative task force convened this week to brainstorm ways to...
Gov. Kay Ivey deploys National Guard to fight Louisiana wildfires
On Monday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on Twitter that she was deploying Alabama National Guard troops along with two Black Hawk and a Chinook...
Louisiana lawmakers overturn governor’s veto on gender-affirming care ban for transgender...
Louisiana’s Republican-dominated Legislature overturned Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ recent veto of a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Tuesday.
Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting...
The Supreme Court on Monday lifted its hold on a Louisiana political remap case, increasing the likelihood that the Republican-dominated state will have...
Supreme Court voting rights ruling stuns minority voters, who hope it...
This week’s Supreme Court decision ordering Alabama to redraw its congressional districts was seen by many minority lawmakers and voting rights activists as a...
Louisiana Senate passes bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youths
A controversial bill — that at one point had been presumed dead — banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths in Louisiana...
Revival sought for pastor’s lawsuit over COVID restrictions
An outspoken Christian conservative attorney from Alabama has asked a federal appeals court to revive a Louisiana pastor’s damage claims against state officials over...
Justices nix 2nd mostly Black district in Louisiana for 2022
The Supreme Court on Tuesday put on hold a lower court ruling that Louisiana must draw new congressional districts before the 2022...
Foundation for Moral Law wins religious freedom victory in Louisiana
The Foundation for Moral Law, an Alabama-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the defense of religious liberty, claimed victory in a Louisiana case...