The Latest Breaking News from Louisiana

Louisiana must use House map with second mostly Black district, US supreme court rules

Ruling on map prevents yet another new one from being drawn, and boosts Democrats’ chances of gaining control of US House

The Guardian - US · May 15, 2024

Supreme Court clears way for latest Louisiana congressional map - Roll Call

Louisiana's election this year will use a congressional map adopted in January after an order issued Wednesday by the Supreme Court.

Roll Call · May 15, 2024

How U.S. Rep. Mike McCaul helped convince Speaker Mike Johnson to support Ukraine aid

McCaul, R-Austin, furiously advocated for the Louisiana Republican to advance the $60.8 billion aid bill to boost Ukraine’s arsenal against Russia.

The Texas Tribune · May 15, 2024

Louisiana Bill Proposes Classifying Abortion-Inducing Drugs As Controlled Substances

Louisiana bill proposes reclassifying abortion-inducing drugs as controlled substances, sparking debate among lawmakers and medical professionals.

Top News · May 14, 2024

Louisiana bill would place abortion pills on same list as opiates

If approved, Louisiana would become the first state to categorize mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances.

Axios · May 13, 2024

Race ratings change after polling in Arizona, indictment in Texas - Roll Call

Inside Elections’ rating of the Arizona Senate race moves to Tilt Democratic, and the rating for Texas' 28th District is Likely Democratic.

Roll Call · May 13, 2024

Louisiana voters ask Supreme Court to change congressional map - Roll Call

A group of Louisiana voters urged the Supreme Court on Monday not to pause a ruling that threw out the state’s latest congressional map.

Roll Call · May 13, 2024

Brickbat: Low Taxes for Me, Not for Thee

Justin Champlin, the former chief deputy tax assessor in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, has been arrested on two counts each of injuring public records and computer tampering, as well as malfeasance in office. Police said that on two different occasions, Champlin illegally reduced the assessment on his property to lower his…

Reason · May 13, 2024

Louisiana Urges Supreme Court To Resolve Congressional District Dispute

Louisiana's emergency appeal to Supreme Court over disputed congressional districts raises questions on race consideration in redistricting with potential ...

Top News · May 10, 2024

Trump-appointed judges struck down a new Black congressional district. Voters aim to save it

Louisiana’s attorney general is also appealing to allow new, majority-Black district to stand for November election

The Guardian - US · May 9, 2024