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The special session could push back the election dates for the Congressional races as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case about redistricting.
BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor Jeff Landry has issued a call for Louisiana lawmakers to convene a special session to address the state’s upcoming 2026 elections. The session will begin on October 23 and must conclude by November 13.
Louisiana Solictor General Hashim Mooppan, in an exchange with Justice Sotomayor, expands on the question discussed by the plaintiff about the difference between racial and partisan gerrymandering during a Supreme Court case about the state's new district map.
The White House said tech companies have "manipulated the H-1B system" and the new visa fee will incentivize hiring American workers. Louisiana hospitals and universities don't know what it means for them.
Democratic former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced that he will not run for the U.S. Senate in 2026. The seat is currently held by Republican Sen.
Preview the Oct. 18 matchup between the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.
Ruston, Louisiana is among the latest cities to be welcomed into the Buc-ee's portfolio, marking the travel brand's first foray into the state. Located on Tarbutton Road near I-20, just east of neighboring Shreveport, Ruston will be the home of a sprawling 74,000-square-foot store complete with 120 fueling spots for drivers.
The proliferation of sundown towns is among the darker aspects of U.S. history, and eight Louisiana towns could have been these in the past.
The Trump administration's crackdown on immigration — including arrests at new locations like schools and courthouses — have led to canceled events across the U.S. this year. The City of Kenner, which has the biggest Hispanic population in the state, canceled its annual Hispanic Heritage Festival this summer, three months ahead of the event.