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The Advocate - Politics

Louisiana lawmakers passed bills to try to keep prescription drug costs down. Will it work?

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Metro Council approves Baton Rouge anti-gang partnership with federal agents, despite U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confusion

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A U.S. appeals court judge in New Orleans is taking senior status, creating an opening

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Property tax renewal for BREC parks operations, maintenance up for vote. See the details here.

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What happens when a Louisiana inmate dies in custody? Families are asking for more oversight.

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Baton Rouge district attorney and challenger spar over a hate crime case as election approaches

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OMV offices around Louisiana experiencing network outages due to tech upgrade

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East Baton Rouge Parish to vote on Council on Aging's property tax renewal. Here's what to know.

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Kamala Harris to serve as keynote speaker for Louisiana Democrats' New Orleans fundraiser

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Why did Gov. Jeff Landry, legislators crack down on New Orleans courts? Here's the inside story.

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The Louisiana Legislature passed more than 900 bills. See some of the most important.

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As Gov. Jeff Landry touts federal projects in Louisiana, Sen. Bill Cassidy says: You're welcome.

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Louisiana likely to use new congressional map for 2026 midterms despite looming court challenge

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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issues first veto of the year — on a bill that passed unanimously

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Baton Rouge's public defender will get a funding boost — including help from St. George, Central and Baker

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Louisiana gets rid of inspection stickers — in most places. Here's what to know.

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In a stormy session, workforce training wins were a bipartisan bright spot, business groups say

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U.S. House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

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Baton Rouge council voting rights case tests boundaries of seismic Supreme Court ruling

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Gov. Jeff Landry says he won't veto judges bill; judge says she was 'deeply blindsided'

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After Trump backs off of 'weaponization fund,' see what Louisiana members of Congress said

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Three Baton Rouge council members to testify before grand jury in AG's corruption probe

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Louisiana Legislature passes bill with tougher oversight of child deaths as session ends

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Last-minute swap in New Orleans judicial cuts raises questions as bill heads to governor

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With 45-year tax breaks in limbo, what's next for massive planned Omni New Orleans hotel?

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Louisiana Supreme Court upholds new law eliminating Calvin Duncan's Orleans clerk seat

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Louisiana Legislature passes bill to take money from Orleans DA, give more to other districts

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Louisiana saw 200,000 people leave Medicaid. Is it less dependence on government or less care?

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