6 months in, NOPD's Anne Kirkpatrick leads with style, tackles crime: 'She earned my respect' Terrific profile by Missy Wilkinson #lalege #lagov nola.com/news/crime_pol… via @nolanews

⁩Criminalized smear campaign attempts to muzzle distinguished Peruvian investigative reporter Gustavo Gorriti and derail major corruption cases, including against Keiko Fujimori — as he battles cancer.⁦ IDL-Reporteros
⁩ ⁦CPJ Américas SIP • IAPA apnews.com/article/peru-g…

The weirdest tradition at New Orleans Jazz Fest? A watermelon sacrifice with a Saints hero. #lalege #lagov nola.com/entertainment_… via @nolanews

1956 — seeking the votes of Louisiana’s delegation during his bid for the Vice Presidency at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts visits Governor Earl Long in his hotel suite to ask for his support. #LaGov #LaLege

Cory Dennis, part of Jeff Landry's inner circle, is new executive director of state GOP #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne… via The Advocate

Lawmakers advance bill to intervene in land dispute for wealthy drug distributor in Louisiana. Via Wesley Muller #lalege #lagov lailluminator.com/2024/04/26/law… via Louisiana Illuminator

BREAKING: The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled in favor of those in St. George who want to break away from Baton Rouge. Looks like a 4-3 vote. Big defeat for Mayor Weston Broome #lalege #lagov

Some teacher stipends return to Louisiana budget, but not all; see details. The budget includes money for the summer program to feed poor kids, but Landry administration nixes that plan. Via James Finn #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne… via The Advocate

In response to a question yesterday by Piper Hutchinson Governor Jeff Landry finally released a list of who served on his transition team on the state constitution #lalege #lagov oneteam.la/press-releases…

New from Helena Moreno⁩ - Gutting public records laws only leads to abuse #LaLege nola.com/opinions/moren…

.Governor Jeff Landry said this morning that he will sign the bill passed yesterday. Under it, the 7 members of Louisiana Supreme Court will get new districts under redistricting bill #lalege #lagov nola.com/news/politics/… via @nolanews

.Governor Jeff Landry said the public would have ultimate say on approving a constitution in November, if Legislature calls a convention. Said he would make public the members of transition team - which he has refused to do. Declined to say whether he wants to protect homestead…

.⁦Governor Jeff Landry⁩ pitched constitutional convention, answered questions. Well, some. He couldn’t name 3 special interest provisions in constitution after saying it is full of them. Note, as during other appearances, the lack of female involvement #lalege #lagov

Jeff Landry's plan to draft new Louisiana state constitution faces opposition in 1st public hearing. He has a press conference at 9 am to pitch the idea #lalege #lagov nola.com/news/politics/… via @nolanews

Guest column: Assault on public records in Louisiana rigs the game against citizens #lalege #lagov theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/op… via The Advocate

News: The Louisiana House votes to reduce unemployment benefits, 78-21. Background on how the bill proposes doing that here: nola.com/news/politics/… #lalege #lagov

My story today at noon on the bill that would decimate public records access in Louisiana.

Governor Landry questioned if taxpayers have the right to see records on how government decisions are made.

FOX 8 New Orleans

Community newspaper publisher Sammy Hanna and Louisiana Press Association attorney Scott Sternberg testified against the bill. Because state website could serve as official journal for state of Louisiana. Committee narrowly voted 7-6 to advance the bill #lalege #lagov

7 members of Louisiana Supreme Court will get new districts under redistricting bill. It was a long time coming #lalege #lagov nola.com/news/politics/… via @nolanews

Louisiana House gives final passage to legislation to redistrict the seven-member state Supreme Court, 85-9. New map would create second Black-majority district #lalege #lagov