With federal pandemic protections ending, a lot of Medicaid recipients in Louisiana could be losing coverage. Brooke Thorington reports…:

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Legislation was filed yesterday that would, if passed, remove the tax-exempt status of non-profit organizations that own property in Louisiana that is found to be a danger to public health or safety. New Orleans Rep. Jason Hughes is the bill’s author. Three New Orleans apartment complexes, which are owned by a local church, have been deemed to be slums.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell responds to being filmed ‘flipping the bird’ during the Krewe of Tucks parade. She says she reacted poorly to a float theme she thought was insulting, and she regrets the mistake…:

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The outcome of the citizens’ petition to recall Cantrell is still unknown.

State House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says he’s considering a run for governor, but it will depend on whether congressman Garret Graves is in or out. Schexnayder says he’s also hearing from supporters who would like him to run…:

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The Republican field for governor also includes Attorney General Jeff Landry, State Treasurer John Schroder, and state lawmakers Sharon Hewitt and Richard Nelson. Landry is considered the front-runner.