The full Senate convenes this morning and will consider the congressional map passed in committee early Wednesday that contains one majority Black district. The Republican supported measure would basically return the state to the map it had in 2022. A vote is expected today.

Also Wednesday the Louisiana House sent to Governor Landry’s desk the bill that
establishes rescheduled dates for the U.S. House races. Jeff Palermo has the story..:
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The session ends June 1st.

A new study finds students in Louisiana are making the biggest gains in the US for reading and math growth. Governor Landry says we are also the only state that’s returned to pre-pandemic learning levels…:
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The newest national report card ranks the state 32nd in the nation, up from 49th back in 2019.

The battle over the Orleans Parish clerk of court between the parish and the state is getting nasty, as Attorney General Liz Murrill is now threatening to remove New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and others from office. Murrill accused the city of violating Louisiana’s “usurper laws” by appointing a new clerk of court and calling for a special election..:
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That’s UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak. City leaders say this matter should be played out in court.