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Political History: Alexander Hamilton and the Louisiana spy
July 11, 1804 marked the 215th anniversary of former U.S. Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton being mortally wounded in a dual. […]
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LDH receives federal grant to combat maternal opioid misuse
The Louisiana Department of Health has been selected as one of 10 states that have been awarded the Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) Model grant by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center. […]
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Political History: Ellender’s impeachment document
The recent impeachment proceedings in the U.S. House of Representatives has no doubt made a few Louisiana political junkies reflect on the similar proceedings brought against Late Gov. Huey P. Long. […]
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Louisianans want more opportunity, not excuses
This small business owner echoed the collective cry of Louisiana voters when they elected a whole new type of legislator in the 2019 cycle. […]
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2020 election battles are underway
Louisiana’s first major municipal race of the new cycle (let’s just go ahead and admit we’re in the next election cycle) is already underway ahead of the 2020 spring ballot. […]
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Outside players likely for leadership, redistricting
Lawmakers have long had the luxury of diving into redistricting sessions as lobbyists and major sat back and watched — usually from a distance. […]
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The Mandate Was Clear
Louisiana voters turned out in large numbers this election cycle. Now, only a few weeks removed from a contentious and competitive election season, the question becomes what was the message these voters intended to deliver to elected officials by their votes? […]
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When Louisiana picked the president
Even though this is our gubernatorial election cycle, and despite Bayou State enthusiast President Donald Trump not appearing on a ballot until 2020, things around here are still getting downright presidential. […]
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Local elections will drive turnout as well
When voters head to the polls to complete the runoff process this weekend, many of them will select individuals to help manage their parishes and cities. […]
