State lawmakers will not be in Baton Rouge this week to complete their redistricting work. That’s because they completed the special session on Friday by passing a new Congressional map that has a second majority-minority district. Governor Jeff Landry is pleased with what lawmakers accomplished…
cut 15 (08) “…Congressional maps”
The map heading to the governor’s desk makes the sixth Congressional Distirct, the one currently occupied by Republican Garret Graves, a majority-minority district.

Lawmakers also passed a bill that moves federal elections, along with elections for Louisiana Supreme Court, PSC and BESE to party primaries starting in 2026. State elections will continue to use the open primary system. PAR President Steven Procopio opposed the move to party primaries…
cut 10 (08) “…Public Service”

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley will continue in his role after BESE unanimously voted for his reappointment. Brooke Thorington has more.
cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”