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The Advocate - Politics

LSU bought insurance for Lane Kiffin's big-win bonuses. Are these Kalshi bets related?

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Louisiana Senate race between Jamie Davis, Julia Letlow is about to heat up. Here's the latest.

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As SEC threatens to kick out LSU, it adds Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill to lawsuit

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Can SpaceX's massive Louisiana spaceport benefit coastal restoration? It's a high-stakes question.

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Donald Trump's deal for Venezuelan oil could be good news for Louisiana — eventually

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SpaceX, Meta, Hyundai. Can these multibillion-dollar deals change Louisiana's fortunes?

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Mike Johnson presses Democrats on court-packing: 'Put their money where their mouth is'

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Louisiana's housing office canceled a $20M program for affordable homes. See other changes at the agency.

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Baton Rouge says St. George riding plaintiffs' 'coattails' in suit over annexed properties

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Football and politics: Courtroom battle over ex-pro athletes draws in Louisiana heavyweights

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Why did U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approve permit for Louisiana International Terminal?

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Louisiana AG Liz Murrill sues Express Scripts, arguing it is driving up prescription drug prices

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FEMA misses Comite River Diversion meeting as new timeline emerges for insurance savings

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Gov. Jeff Landry names Louisiana state representative to top transportation job

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Louisiana conservative influencer, ex-Senate candidate gets Pentagon role, report says

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In first opposed race since 2008, DA Hillar Moore has amassed a significant war chest

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Meta data center in northeast LA transforms local government: 'Coming into the modern world'

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Thousands were taken off food stamps in Louisiana. See the numbers, why it's a huge debate.

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Louisiana's Democratic Party endorsed congressional candidates. See who they selected.

11 days ago

Louisiana Republican Party's endorsements provoke backlash: 'We should be more independent'

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Louisiana said it fixed overdetention in prisons. A new lawsuit says that isn't true.

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Louisiana Republican Party changes course, endorses both Rick Edmonds and Blake Miguez

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Louisiana AG Liz Murrill sues Snapchat and Discord over child exploitation on apps

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As politicians on both sides begin to turn on data centers, it's a different story in Louisiana

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New Orleans Convention Center board makes new deal with Omni for downtown hotel

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Elon Musk's plan for the world's largest spaceport in Louisiana is now official. Can he deliver?

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Opponents of LSU development district linked with arena project call for a pause on taxes

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Jury finds The Advocate defamed a Louisiana Supreme Court justice in a 2019 editorial

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