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A bill calling for a much-needed constitutional convention in Louisiana is slowly making its way in the state senate.

House Bill 800 would allow for a limited constitution rewrite.

When writing the U.S. Constitution, the Framers declared their objective to “secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity.” Had they been drafting Louisiana’s constitution, they would have

The fight over the finances of a proposed City of St. George has been fierce, with proponents saying it will have ample money while opponents charge that taxes will have

Gov. Jeff Landry will discuss his push for a constitutional convention with reporters Thursday morning as the proposal to pull together lawmakers and his appointed delegates for a thorough update of the foundational document for state government advances in the Legislature. The Landry administration’s point man for an update to the Louisiana Constitution used words […] The post Constitutional convention bill advances despite time crunch, clarity concerns appeared first on Louisiana...

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wants a new constitution. He wants it soon, but he won’t say what he wants in it. During a press conference Thursday at the Capitol, Landry defended attacks on his proposed constitutional convention, in which he wants legislators and 27 delegates he will appoint to meet for two weeks to rewrite […] The post Landry praises Louisiana’s 1973 constitutional convention. His could not be more different. appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is considering a resolution opposing legislation that seeks to remove legal barriers that make it very hard to create new public school districts

Legislation making its way through the state Legislature seeks to remove legal barriers that make it very hard to create new public school districts in Louisiana. Removing those barriers would

This weekend marks 50 years since Louisiana voters ratified the 1974 state constitution. If Gov. Jeff Landry and his financial backers have their way, it might also be the last time we can celebrate the anniversary of our state’s foundational charter. With three whole months of governing under his belt, Landry is demanding that state […] The post Slow down the con-con train appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.

With three whole months of governing under his belt, Landry is demanding that state legislators, along with 27 of his hand-picked appointees, convene for a constitutional convention.