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A group of health care providers and two Louisiana women who were denied abortion care are suing state officials to block a new law that makes common pregnancy medications controlled dangerous substances, arguing the law is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
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Firefighters in East Baton Rouge parish currently earn a starting salary of $33,207 a year – about 20% less than the industry standard of $40,000 in Louisiana; it's the bottom of the pay scale for a state that ranks 49th in the country for firefighter compensation. Ahead of Nov. 5, they are asking residents for help.
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Five candidates running for mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish debated for nearly two hours on Tuesday night.
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One year since Kevin McCarthy was booted from the House speaker's office after Congress voted in a bipartisan way to prevent a federal government shutdown, the new House Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself courting, but so far avoiding, a similar political fate.
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Louisiana legislators, particularly those in the Senate, want more information about Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to overhaul the state’s tax system before they commit to a special legislative session in November to pass new tax laws.
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CRT is an advanced academic concept traditionally taught in graduate-level courses.
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Criminal justice reform advocates, public defenders say Act 281 can negatively impact people accused of non-violent crimes.
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Vice President Kamala Harris urged Americans to seize a “precious, fleeting opportunity” to move beyond political divisions and the threat of Republican Donald Trump on Thursday as she closed out the Democratic National Convention.
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NPR will be reporting live from the convention in Chicago, including live updates online, live video each night.
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A Louisiana woman who spoke at the Democratic National Convention about being denied miscarriage care in the wake of Louisiana’s abortion ban is criticizing Attorney General Liz Murrill and anti-abortion leaders for their reactions to her speech.
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The NPR Network will provide coverage of the convention throughout the week. You can watch live video of the event in the player below starting at 5 p.m. CT.