BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Multiple candidates running for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. Early voting is Oct. 20-27, excluding Sunday, Oct. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Election Day polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Democratic U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields opted…
The Secretary of State listed early voting for the Nov. 3 election as Oct. 20–27, excluding Sunday, Oct. 25. The forum therefore came during the final stretch for voters to act before Election Day, rather than at the start of a long campaign…
A proposed amendment to the Louisiana Constitution on the Nov. 3 ballot would prohibit post-conviction bail for offenders who committed aggravated crimes against children. Amendment No. 3 came in the form of House Bill 51 by Republican Rep. Debbie Villio of Kenner, a…
(The Center Square) - Louisiana voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to allow property tax breaks for owners who restore abandoned or rundown buildings across the state. Proposed Constitutional Amendment 10 would allow local governments to offer property tax exemptions for neglected or…
Candidates for Louisiana’s Fifth Congressional District are divided on whether to pass a national abortion ban — and their support for the Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act varies. Five of the nine candidates in the…
New Orleans residents heard Monday from three candidates vying to lead New Orleans’ public transportation system, who said they would work to improve service, rightsize the agency’s budget and encourage transit investments. The finalists for Regional Transit Authority CEO are…
Firment appeared with fellow Republicans state Rep. Michael Echols of Monroe and welding business owner Austin Magee of Franklin as well as Democrats Dan McKay, a Bunkie attorney, and state Rep. Pat Moore of Monroe. Candidates in the field who…
This week, John breaks down New Orleans' budget battles, the upcoming election and what's at stake for voters. Plus, Jake joins in to talk Halloween happenings, including the New Orleans Community... This week, John breaks down New Orleans' budget battles,…
(The Center Square) - Louisiana voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to allow more homeowners to qualify for a property tax freeze that keeps their home's taxable value from increasing as property values rise. Proposed Constitutional Amendment 9 would allow the income limit…
A proposed amendment to the Louisiana Constitution on the Nov. 3 ballot would expand a property tax break for seniors and others who meet income requirements. Early voting for the Nov. 3 election is underway now and continues through Oct. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to…
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