A bill heading to the Senate floor would set up a process for the Louisiana legislature to use the courts to remove a public official from office for malfeasance or gross misconduct. West Monroe Senator Jay Morris, who filed the bill, says there are mayors who have been involved in serious scandals, and nothing is done for a long time.

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Some Democrats expressed concern. New Orleans Senator Gary Carter says with Republicans holding a super majority in the House and the Senate, the G-O-P could use this method to get rid of Democratic officials it doesn’t like.

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The bill would require two-thirds of the House or Senate to agree to file one of the lawsuits.

Louisiana College-bound high school seniors will begin receiving emails to help them choose their in-state college. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy faces two tough opponents as he seeks a third term. Cassidy lost support from many Republicans when he voted to convict then-former President Trump during his second impeachment trial in 2021. Political strategist Mary-Patricia Wray says despite Cassidy’s high negatives, there is good chance he makes the run-off.

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Julia Letlow and John Fleming are Cassidy’s two closest challengers.