Democrats have regained control of both the US House and Senate, which means Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson will no longer be the Speaker of the House when a new Congress is sworn in January. But Johnson, who was re-elected to a sixth term, says Republicans will not stop fighting to defend the Constitution and protect the foundations that makes America great…
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Louisiana Radio Network has learned Johnson will not run for House minority leader. Democrats are expected to win about 255 House seats, well above the 218 needed to secure a majority. New Orleans Democratic Congressman Troy Carter says with Democrats in control of Congress they can now provide the necessary check to President Trump’s power…
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Two U-S House races remain undecided in Louisiana. In the 5th District, Democrat Pat Moore faces Republican Gabe Firment and in the Sixth District, Democrat Chauna Banks will face Republican Blake Miguez. The run-off elections will take place on Saturday December 12th. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says Republicans have some time to recover from a tough Tuesday…
Republican John Atkins was elected to represent the Fifth District of the Public Service Commission, which covers all of north Louisiana. Atkins says his two main priorities is to make sure data centers do not increase utility bills and keep utility rates affordable…
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State Representative Stephanie Hilferty of Metairie was also elected to the Public Service Commission last night.