Governor Jeff Landry’s recent legislative agenda has brought a mix of significant changes to Louisiana. These new laws impact various sectors, including criminal justice, healthcare, insurance reform, and the environment.…
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The Strain on Homeowners: Unpacking Tim Temple’s New Insurance Market Policies
New Orleans and the broader state of Louisiana have weathered many storms, both literal and metaphorical. The devastating impacts of Hurricanes Katrina in 2005 and Ida in 2021 left a…
Navigating the Political Spectrum: Strategies for Blue Cities in Red States
In the intricate dance of American politics, blue cities in red states represent a unique intersection where progressive urban policies meet conservative state governance. The challenge for these cities is…
LA Republicans Reject Constitutional Convention
Governor Landry Gets A Rejection Notice Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry needs to go see the Wiz. Take a short stroll down the yellow brick road is in order. Not in…
New Insurance Rules -Supposed to Reduce Rates
The Louisiana insurance market is in bad shape. Fewer companies give homeowners limited options. In the past, Louisiana was a fertile market. Not too many hurricanes hit the state. And…
Gov Landry Laid Down the Law During This Legislative Session
Governor Jeff Landry just went full Diana Ross on us. Trust me on this. I’ll explain in a minute. But, first things first, the legislative session ends today. You should…
2nd Black District in LA Not Guaranteed
The Supreme Court weighed in on the Louisiana Congressional map embroglio. Thinking the matter settled, many African Americans exhaled. But as a famous sports caster says, “Not so fast my…
Louisiana’s Sane Senate
“Moderate” may not be the right word to describe Louisiana’s Senate, but its members are saving us from some of Jeff Landry’s worst impulses Robert Mann Sometimes, a…
Supreme Court clears way for Louisiana congressional map with 2 Black districts
The ruling could be a boon for Democrats and Black voters if the map is used for the November elections. The Supreme Court order cited the principle that states and…
The messy SCOTUS drama about Black voters in Louisiana, explained
Multiple federal courts are fighting over Louisiana’s illegal racial gerrymander. By Ian Millhiser Ian Millhiser is a senior correspondent at Vox, where he focuses on the Supreme Court, the Constitution,…