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Hunter, Smith to face off in April 24th runoff for Appeals Court

March 29, 2021April 1, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

The battle for the vacant 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals will be one sitting district judge and a former city court judge, one young man and one who will hit the age limit in two years.     Fourth Judicial District…

Appeals Court, J. Garland Smith, Marcus Hunter, Run

Rep. Hunter keeps promise nets 3.5 million dollar highway

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 Free PressSubmissions

Rep. Marcus Hunter, amid growing concerns for the safety of the citizens of District 17 who travel HWY 165 So, lobbied Governor John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Secretary of transportation and development Shawn Wilson to fund a highway safety street…

Marcus Hunter

Two Qualify for Open Judgeship

July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 Free PressLocal Governments

Two candidates qualified for the open Division G seat on the Fourth District Court as qualifying closed on Wednesday. The seat is vacated due to the retirement of Judge Carl V. Sharp. Qualifying Wednesday were: City Court Judge Aisha S.…

Aisha Clark, Marcus Hunter

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

Rep. Hunter tosses hat in Judge’s race

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 Free PressBreaking News

Rep. Marcus Hunter has tossed his hat into the contest for the open seat on the 4th District Court.  Hunter announced this we   Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App…

Marcus Hunter

Residents split over Southside tax issue, Rep. Hunter opposed

October 10, 2017November 9, 2017 Free PressBreaking News, Business

Rep. Hunter says tax may be challenged because it is not well thought out and places an unfair burden on Southside hotels for the next 30 years. A two percent tax on Southside hotels is expected to generate funds to…

Katrina Jackson, Marcus Hunter, SEDD

Jackson, Hunter differ on Deadbeat dad driver’s license bill

May 18, 2017June 25, 2017 Free PressLouisiana State Legislature

If deadbeat parents don’t pay child support, how does the government force them to comply? That was the subject of a bill passed in the Louisiana House of Representatives this week. On Monday, the House Appropriations committee unanimously approved House…

Child Support, Dead Beat Dads, Katrina Jackson, Marcus Hunter

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