Louisiana’s 2014 law that requires abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals went before the U-S Supreme Court today. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino on what the justices have to consider…
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A ruling is expected in June.
A big night last night for former Vice President Joe Biden makes it likely the Democratic primary will remain competitive by the time Louisianans head to the polls April 4th. This primary cycle has seen Democratic primary turnout meet and occasionally exceed 21st-century records. JMC Analytics publisher John Couvillon expects that trend to hold in Louisiana.
Republicans will also be voting in their primary April 4th.
There are now three announced candidates seeking to replace the retiring Ralph Abraham as Louisiana’s Fifth District Congressman. State Representative Lance Harris of Alexandria entered the race today, joining the other announced Republican Ouachita Police Juror Scotty Robinson.Harris says after eight years in the state legislature, he’s ready to go to work with President Trump
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Candy Christophe of Alexandria is the lone announced Democrat in the race. Abraham’s chief of staff Luke Letlow is also expected to throw his hat into the ring. Qualifying for the race is in July and the primary is in November.
The US Army is investing over $26 million into Fort Polk for barracks renovations and infrastructure replacements. Congressman Mike Johnson says he has been pushing for the investment since last year.
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Johnson calls it a huge win for the soldiers at Fort Polk as the needs were critical, adding this is just the beginning of continued investments.