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Tag: Louisiana Senate

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P.B.S. Pinchback was state’s first Black governor but for only 36 days

by Tammy C. Barney December 4, 2024December 13, 2024

A Republican, Pinchback was president pro tempore of the Louisiana Senate, the state’s second Black lieutenant governor and the first Black governor in the United States, serving only 36 days. 

All 17-year-olds arrested in New Orleans are now booked into the Orleans Parish jail, shown above.
Posted inJustice

Louisiana Senate approves proposal making it easier to send minors to adult prisons

by Julie O’Donoghue | Louisiana Illuminator November 15, 2024November 15, 2024
Posted inGovernment

Louisiana lawmakers consider making it easier to sentence more minors to adult prisons

by Julie O’Donoghue | Louisiana Illuminator November 8, 2024November 8, 2024
Don't Say Gay bill
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‘Don’t Say Gay,’ pronoun restriction bills one step away from governor’s desk

by Louisiana Illuminator June 6, 2023August 11, 2023
NOPD response
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Bill creating 25-foot buffer around police clears Senate committee

Richard A. Webster by Richard A. Webster May 30, 2023August 11, 2023
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Road Home closure bill poised for final approval, but includes nothing for those who paid grants back

Richard A. Webster by Richard A. Webster May 17, 2023August 11, 2023
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