The Louisiana House has approved a bill that would change congressional, statewide, legislative and certain judicial elections to closed primaries. If it becomes law, the Republican and Democratic Party can set up a rule that says only registered voters of their party can vote in the primaries. Harahan Representative John Illg says he’s hearing from Independents who do not like this…
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The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will discuss the bill today and could make changes to it.

The Pelican Institute’s Center for Justice has filed suit against the Biden Administration over a rule requiring shrimp boats from having to use turtle excluder devices while trawling in Louisiana’s inshore waters. Attorney James Baehr says it’s costly and unnecessary…
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LDWF is holding the first of three meetings tonight to receive public input on the proposed return of a black bear hunting season…
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Today is a big day for those who love going to Jazz Fest. The popular music festival in New Orleans will announce its lineup today. We already know the Rolling Stones will will play at the New Orleans Fairgrounds on May 2nd. There’s speculation Louisiana natives Lauren Daigle and Jon Batiste could also be part of the line-up.