Louisiana Attorney General Indicted on 16 Felony Counts
#LouisianaPolitics #IndictmentRepublican Louisiana AG Liz Murrill indicted on 16 felony counts for allegedly threatening eight New Orleans officials with removal if they opposed a law eliminating a court clerk role. Governor Landry vowed to pardon her. read more
Louisiana Senate blocks Trump-named bridge bill
#TrumpBridge #LouisianaPoliticsA bill to name a proposed Mississippi River bridge after Donald Trump failed in Louisiana’s legislature. The Senate showed no interest, despite House approval. Sponsor Echols hoped it would secure federal funding. read more
Louisiana GOP Senator Faces Trump Loyalty Test
#Trump #LouisianaPoliticsRepublican Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump after Jan. 6, faces a tough primary against Trump-endorsed Julia Letlow. His reelection bid tests Trump's influence and whether GOP voters value independence or loyalty in a deeply divided party. read more
Louisiana Republican faces Trump test in primary
#Trump #LouisianaPoliticsLouisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, one of seven Republicans who voted to convict Trump post-January 6, faces a tough primary challenge from Trump-endorsed Julia Letlow. Cassidy’s reelection bid tests Trump’s party grip and voters’ demand for independent versus loyalist representation. read more
Louisiana Suspends Primaries After Supreme Court Ruling
#LouisianaPolitics #SupremeCourtLouisiana Gov. Jeff Landry suspends primary elections after Supreme Court ruled congressional maps unconstitutional. Critics call the move "legally shaky," as early voting and absentee ballots are already in progress, sparking accusations of election interference. read more
Louisiana Eyes Trump Bridge to Fund $3 Billion Project
#LouisianaPolitics #TrumpLegacyLouisiana lawmakers passed a bill to name a proposed $3 billion Mississippi River bridge after Donald Trump, hoping to attract his attention and federal funding. Some residents oppose the politically motivated naming. read more