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The Advocate - Politics

Some Louisiana state workers could be furloughed if shutdown continues, Gov. Jeff Landry says

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House Speaker Mike Johnson says there is no 'path' to a third term for President Trump

11 hours ago

Gov. Jeff Landry urges rejection of New Orleans' request for $125M loan amid budget crisis

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Gov. Jeff Landry says LSU should put up statue of Charlie Kirk to 'defend freedom of speech'

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Louisiana Democrats blast potential redistricting at Capitol protest: 'Everything is at stake'

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Louisiana Rep. Julie Emerson will run for U.S. Senate, giving Bill Cassidy another challenger

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Louisiana federal workers feeling the effects of the government shutdown as pressure mounts

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Much of Louisiana hasn't felt the effects of federal shutdown. That could soon change.

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Plan to push back Louisiana elections passes Senate as Supreme Court decision looms

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As Louisiana Legislature moves to push back election dates, Democrats raise more objections

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Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana leaders try to keep SNAP benefits flowing as shutdown drags on

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Three of U.S. Rep. Troy Carter's allies had a bad election night. What does it mean for him?

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GOP plan to delay Louisiana primaries draws fierce Democratic opposition on first day of session

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Louisiana Sen. Jay Luneau won't run for U.S. Senate. Democrats are still seeking a candidate.

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The Louisiana Legislature is back for a special session. What could it mean for redistricting?

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Louisiana SNAP cardholders to receive no benefits for November due to government shutdown

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US Senate Judiciary committee hears from two Louisiana nominees to the US District Court

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Federal shutdown hits Louisiana farmers during harvest: 'the math just doesn't work'

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Former public defenders sue Louisiana leaders, say they were ousted as retaliation

7 days ago

The government shutdown could disrupt food stamps. Many in Louisiana are worried.

7 days ago

Trump honors LSU's championship baseball team in White House ceremony: 'A special state'

8 days ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson draws fire over shutdown, but mostly in D.C., not Louisiana

9 days ago

Vendors, performers have seen a crackdown on Bourbon Street. Will it continue?

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U.S. Supreme Court case from Louisiana likely to reshape Voting Rights Act, legal experts say

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Steve Scalise says he's too focused on own race to endorse in Bill Cassidy's reelection race

11 days ago

Louisiana Rep. Beau Beaullieu knows his way around a gumbo pot, has the trophies to prove it

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The Louisiana race for U.S. Senate is already drawing millions of dollars. Here's why it matters.

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As a war drags on, the 'heart of Ukrainian New Orleans' is a refugee family's karate dojo

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