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$1.8 Billion Federal Fund To Compensate Jan. 6 Defendants And Others Draws Praise, Lawsuits
Update: The Justice Department scrapped the Anti-Weaponization Fund by June 3. This post describes the fund as it was announced in May. A newly announced $1.8 billion federal compensation fund tied to claims of government “weaponization” is drawing major attention…
Axios: U.S. Intelligence Says Cuba Has Acquired Over 300 Military Drones
Reports are circulating tonight after Axios published a story claiming U.S. intelligence believes Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones and has discussed possible attack scenarios involving Guantanamo Bay, U.S. military vessels, and potentially Key West. According to the…
Louisiana Senate Votes to Eliminate Vehicle Inspection Stickers
Louisiana drivers may soon be saying goodbye to the familiar inspection sticker requirement after state lawmakers overwhelmingly approved legislation aimed at ending the longtime program. The Louisiana Senate voted 27 to 7 in favor of a bill pushed by State…
Louisiana Lawmakers Considering Plan to Move Confederate Monuments to State Parks
Update: The bill (HB 1215) passed the Louisiana House 78-14 on May 7, according to the Louisiana Legislature’s bill record. The Senate Education Committee reported it favorably on May 21, but the Senate returned it to the calendar subject to…
Proposed Federal Bill Would Raise Minimum Wage to $25 an Hour, Including in Louisiana
The Living Wage for All Act, introduced by Rep. Delia Ramirez and other House Democrats, would raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour nationwide. Since Louisiana follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, the proposal would…
Chalmette Refinery Fire Contained; Refinery Reports No Toxic Chemical Impact On Air Quality
A large emergency response was underway following a reported explosion and possible fire at the refinery in Chalmette Friday afternoon. A large plume of smoke could be seen rising from the area as officials worked to determine what caused the…
South Carolina House Passes Bill To Allow Over-The-Counter Ivermectin
A bill that would allow ivermectin to be sold over the counter in South Carolina is moving forward after passing the state House this week. According to reports, the legislation would let people purchase ivermectin tablets without a prescription if…
Lawsuit Filed After Governor Halts May 16 Congressional Primary
Update: Louisiana lawmakers passed a new congressional map on May 29, 2026, and Gov. Landry signed it. The congressional primary was rescheduled as an open primary on Nov. 3, with a Dec. 12 runoff, according to the Louisiana Illuminator. A…
St. Tammany Voters To Decide New Sales Tax For Courts, Jail, District Attorney’s Office
St. Tammany voters will see a proposed 0.3% sales tax on the November ballot to help fund the courts, jail, and District Attorney’s Office. Parish leaders say it is needed to avoid major cuts. A state audit shows the parish…
Tracey Turgeau Powell Announces Campaign Kickoff for City Court Judge
Tracey Turgeau Powell has announced a campaign kickoff reception for her run for City Court Judge, to be held Thursday, April 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Garrett Field Estancia on Military Road in Slidell. The event is…