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Some Louisiana state workers could be furloughed if shutdown continues, Gov. Jeff Landry says

Gov. Jeff Landry raised the possibility of furloughing state employees in an executive order Tuesday, blaming the ongoing ...

How states are preparing for missing SNAP benefits, including emergency declarations, contingency funds and a major lawsuit

Only about a third of SNAP recipients are able-bodied adults. The rest of the funding goes directly to children, elderly ...

Louisiana delays elections to await Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act

Louisiana's Supreme Court case could limit states' ability to consider race when drawing congressional map boundaries.
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Former public defenders sue Louisiana leaders, say they were ousted as retaliation

It's the latest twist in a long-running battle between the top public defenders and Remy Starns, the state public defender.

ACLU says ICE is unlawfully punishing immigrants at a notorious Louisiana detention center

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The immigration detainees sent to a notorious Louisiana prison last month are being punished for crimes for which they have already served time, the American Civil Liberties ...

Plaquemines Parish residents file class action lawsuit against operators of Belle Chasse Bridge

According to the lawsuit, residents are accusing the operators of the new bridge of illegally collecting millions of dollars in unauthorized tolls and $25 administrative fees never approved by the ...
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Louisiana declares state of emergency over looming SNAP benefits pause

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency over the looming pause on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

Gov. Jeff Landry urges Bond Commission not to grant New Orleans loan for payroll

No Jamaican infrastructure can withstand Category 5 storm as Melissa approaches, prime minister says Opinion: Clemency for ...