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Reports on Louisiana politics and government - and the people shaping state policy - from Sue Lincoln and Wallis Watkins.

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Baton Rouge Activist Gary Chambers Mounts Bid For 2nd Congressional Dist. Seat

Spring Election Plan: COVID-19 Ballot Applications, No Expansion For Early In-Person Voting

State Lawmakers Pass Bill To Limit Governor’s Emergency Powers, But Edwards Remains Skeptical

Louisianans Vote In Record Numbers For The First Two Days Of Early, In-Person Voting

Louisiana Receives Federal Funds To Shore Up Unemployment Trust Fund

House Committee Advances Measure To Limit Fire Marshal’s Enforcement Of Coronavirus Restrictions

Louisiana Legislature Kicks Off 30-Day Special Session

Disputes Between Edwards, GOP Lawmakers Loom Over Second Special Session

Federal Judge Clears Path For More Mail-In Voting This Fall

All Unemployed Louisianans Likely To Receive $300 Federal Weekly Unemployment Benefits After All

Capitol Access Weekly: An Update On Lawsuits Challenging Louisiana's Coronavirus Restrictions

More Louisianans Are Casting Their Ballots Early, By Mail Amid Coronavirus

Louisiana Lawmakers End Legislative Session With Deals on Tort Reform, Tax Breaks and the Budget

It's The Last Day Of The Legislative Session. Here's What You Need To Know.

Task Force To Study Police Reform Clears Legislature

Senate Finance Committee Proposes Temporary Halt Of State Employee Pay Raises

Senate Finance Committee Weighs Tax Cuts, State Spending Ahead of Wednesday Meeting

State Treasurer Briefs Legislature On His Plan For $300M In Small Business Grants

Is Louisiana Ready for Phase 3? Announcement Expected Monday

House Democrats Delay Capital Outlay Bonds