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Bill to name Mississippi River bridge after Trump fails in Louisiana legislature

‘The Senate wasn't interested in naming bridges and roads after presidents at this time,’ one official said

The Independent UK

A new congressional map is enacted in Louisiana, blocked in Alabama, and dead in South Carolina

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Brew.

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Louisiana to enact large fines after banning balloon releases in controversial new law

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‘Don’t know whether to laugh or cry’: Louisiana couple drives 6 hours to get on a cruise ship. Then they realize they left something essential behind

A Louisiana couple decided to take a cruise. Then they realized that they left their suitcase behind, which had all of their belongings—shoes, clothes and essentials. Social media influencer Millie (@tea.time.with.millie) posted a video with more than 5.7 million views in which she explained a conundrum. She and her partner…

The Mary Sue

Man asks Louisiana bartender to ‘surprise’ him with any flavor of High Noon. Her unfortunate pick leaves him dead silent: ‘I never did this again’

Anyone who has worked in the service industry has had an embarrassing moment or two. Regardless of the severity or how long ago the blunder occurred, the awkwardness can still live rent-free in your mind. A “surprise me” gone wrong during a bartending shift is what haunts this Louisiana server…

The Mary Sue

Priest accuser hopes Texas conviction will keep him from victimizing others

Woman, who says Anthony Odiong pressured her into sex acts, says church officials failed to act when told of abuse

The Guardian - US

Indian student drowned at Wisconsin dam as he jumped to save three friends; feet got stuck in fishing wire

Just weeks after his graduation, Indian student Anurup Reddy Koduru lost his life as he drowned at the Toledo Bend Reservoir, situated between Texas and Louisiana. Reddy was an excellent swimmer and he jumped into the water when he saw three of his friends drowning. He saved all three of…

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After priest’s conviction for sexual assault, a Louisiana chapel he built removes his name

Anthony Odiong was convicted of sexually abusing congregants; a chapel he helped found is distancing itself

The Guardian - US

Louisiana Republicans pass new electoral map that guts majority-Black district

The GOP-friendly map approved by state lawmakers now goes to Republican governor who is expected to sign it

The Guardian - US

Louisiana legislators adopt new House map, giving GOP pickup opportunity

Louisiana lawmakers have approved a congressional map that would give Republicans another pickup opportunity, sending it to Gov. Jeff Landry for final approval. The Louisiana state Senate approved the new lines on Friday, a day after the state House did so. The newly drawn map would favor Republicans in five…

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Who Are Tanya Barth and Lauryn Faciane? Louisiana School Leaders Arrested After Failing to Report Child Abuse

Two E.E. Lyon Elementary administrators, principal Lauryn Faciane and assistant principal Tanya Barth were accused of failing to report suspected child abuse under the state's mandatory reporting law.

International Business Times UK

Campaign behind initiative to criminalize hunting, fishing, and any intentional injury to animals in Oregon submits signatures for verification

Welcome to the Friday, May 29, 2026, Brew.

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A new congressional map is blocked in Alabama, coming soon in Louisiana, and dead in South Carolina

New congressional maps are still possible in Alabama and Louisiana, while South Carolina will use its existing congressional map again this year.

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Priest on trial for sexual assault in Texas had child with Louisiana congregant, prosecutors say

DNA testing proved Anthony Odiong fathered child with woman to whom he had been providing spiritual guidance, authorities say

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Louisiana voters to decide whether to limit governors to two terms for life, rather than two successive terms

The Louisiana State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment related to gubernatorial term limits to the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. Legislators passed the amendment on May 26, 2026.

The Independent UK

Louisiana wins suit over Angola “farm line” working conditions

A federal judge has ruled he cannot force Louisiana to fix harsh conditions for prisoners working the "farm line" at Angola

The Conversation

How and where the world’s 2 billion barrels of strategic oil reserves are stockpiled

Drive on Interstate 10 along the Gulf Coast of the United States, through Louisiana and into Texas, and you’ll see signs of the oil industry everywhere. There are offshore rigs out in the water and refineries lining the shoreline, where tankers deposit crude oil extracted from the Gulf floor.

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #207

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

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How the redistricting battle is taking shape ahead of midterms

This extensive redistricting effort, which is still unfolding, could significantly alter the political landscape

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Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of new congressional map

Alabama officials asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to halt a lower-court ruling that blocked the use of a new congressional map in this fall’s elections. In the pair of applications filed Wednesday, officials urged the justices to either pause the lower-court ruling pending a full appeal or set aside…

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Mississippi — one of nine states with supreme court districts — could redraw the districts in the next year

Welcome to the Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Brew.

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Louisiana voters to decide constitutional amendment prohibiting the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries

The Louisiana State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment related to the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries to the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. Legislators passed the amendment on May 21, 2026.

The Conversation

How states’ moves to call abortion drugs ‘controlled substances’ can make childbirth more dangerous and interfere with legal, safe and necessary healthcare

The number of abortions in the U.S. rose by 21% between 2020 and 2025 – despite the fact that 20 states have passed laws banning or severely restricting abortion care, overturned the constitutional right to abortion.

Roll Call

Federal court blocks new Alabama congressional map

A federal court blocked Alabama from using its new congressional map in this fall’s elections, ruling Tuesday that it is still “intentionally discriminatory” against Black voters. The unanimous decision from a three-judge panel to grant a preliminary injunction adds to the legal drama around the state’s redistricting efforts, part of…

The Independent UK

After a Minnesota church protest, states are toughening penalties for disrupting services

At least four states have adopted laws this year making it a crime to disrupt worship services, a reaction to a high-profile protest inside a Minnesota church that prompted outrage from faith leaders

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