A conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act on Wednesday, ruling that Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District constitutes an “unconstitutional racial gerrymander.”
A historic setback for voting rights Read More »
Sen. Regina Barrow’s Act 325 formed a new ombudsman’s office in 2023 to investigate complaints about the treatment of children in state care.
Child welfare report stirs tension Read More »
The creation of a St. George school district could lead to significant job disruption for teachers currently working in the new breakaway city.
Trouble for teachers in St. George Read More »
The state Legislature steered $20 million from a federal anti-poverty grant to a politically connected company that promises to turn around struggling public schools.
A questionable diversion of TANF dollars Read More »
Louisiana voters will see five constitutional amendments on the May 16 statewide ballot. A recent webinar by the Public Affairs Research Council brought policy experts to weigh in on those proposals.
About those constitutional amendments Read More »
Every Louisianan deserves a court system that is fast, fair, and efficient. Louisiana’s system can often fall short of that standard in heartbreaking ways. There’s plenty of room for real reform, grounded in careful study and science. There are efforts underway to do just that statewide.
The “Un-Election” of New Orleans: Breaking the Courts to Seize the Bench Read More »
