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Rep. Moore adds “Marie” Brown to legislative staff

June 27, 2024July 8, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Louisiana State Legislature

In a significant move that bridges grassroots activism with state-level politics, Rep. Pat Moore has announced the appointment of Lawrence Marie Brown as her new legislative aide, effective July 1, 2024. The appointment marks a new chapter in Mrs. Brown’s…

District 17, legislative aide, Marie Brown, Rep. Pat Moore

Houses passes concealed carry bill, gun violence increase expected

February 29, 2024May 27, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Louisiana State Legislature

The passage of the permitless concealed carry bill in Louisiana Wednesday, marks a significant alteration in the state’s approach to firearm regulation, stirring a mix of reactions across the political and social spectrum. With the bill clearing the House and…

Firearms, Louisiana, permitless concealed carry bill

Bill to end slavery in Louisiana passes in House

May 26, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Louisiana State Legislature

Rep. Adrian Fisher, is one of 18 legislators who are co-sponsors of a bill to outlaw slavery in Louisiana? The bill was unanimously passed in the House and is now on the Senate calendar. The bill’s primary sponsor Rep. Edmond…

Rep. Adrian Fisher, Rep. Edmond Jordan, slavery in Louisiana

Jackson says over millions allocated for Monroe, Northeast Louisiana

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 Free PressEvents, Louisiana State Legislature

Rep. Katrina Jackson, says Monroe and other Northeast Louisiana areas to get millions for improvements in special allocates approved by Governor John Bel Edwards. Those who said our area was left out were misinformed. Those who doubted local legislators’ ability…

Katrina Jackson, Monroe

Hunter says problem at Swanson is internal, needs fixing

July 12, 2018 Free PressBreaking News, Events, Louisiana State Legislature

 Rep. Marcus Hunter says meeting with local officials and leaders about escapes is good public relations, but escapes are result of internal problems that must be addressed.   Is Swanson Center for Youth safe for youth? Is the Community safe…

Marcus Hunter, Swanson Center for Youth

Louisiana may finally overturn old slavery era law

May 17, 2018 Free PressEvents, Louisiana State Legislature

Late Monday, the Louisiana Legislature sent a proposed constitutional amendment to the governor requires persons accused of a crime to be convicted by a unanimous jury verdict.    Rep. Katrina Jackson said Monday the bill is on its way to…

Slavery, State Senator J..P.Morrell

DCFS launches online “Safe Haven” facility locator

November 2, 2017November 9, 2017 Free PressCommunity News, Louisiana State Legislature

Mapping tool designed to save babies’ lives by helping identify safe haven sites   Baton Rouge, La. — In an effort to prevent infant abandonments and save lives, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) launched an online…

DCFS, Louisiana Legislature, Safe Haven

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