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An amendment from Republican lawmakers would have created a back-to-work cash incentive for claimants

Sheriff Joe Lopinto was behind the proposal that he said was needed to protect the public's privacy. Opponents saw it as overreach on public records access.

Louisiana House Republicans propose return-to-work bonus By MELINDA DESLATTEMay 13, 2021 GMT BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republican House lawmakers on Thursday began advancing a proposal to offer Louisiana residents receiving unemployment up to $1,000 to go back to work, but only if they give up their right to claim jobless benefits for six months. GOP lawmakers on the House labor committee added the language pushed by Rep. Mike Echols into a separate measure that sought to modestly increase the...

Five qualify for open state Senate seat Four Democrats and one Republican have signed up to run for the open District 7 seat in the Louisiana Senate. Former officeholder Troy Carter won a special election to Congress after incumbent Cedric Richmond stepped down to join President Joe Biden’s administration. Three Democratic state representatives – Gary Carter Jr. of New Orleans, Mack Cormier of Belle Chasse and Rodney Lyons from Harvey – qualified for the race, as did Joanna Cappi...

Danae Columbus Louisiana Republican Party Chair Louis Gurvich greets MAGA activist Scott Presler yesterday at The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse St. Scott Presler is on a mission to convince Republican voters that they must take personal responsibility for their party and America’s future. “You can make a difference. I dare you to say,  ‘I will!’” Presley issued the challenge to an enthusiastic audience of 100 plus Republicans, including former congressional candidate Claston Bernard, Wednes...

Updated: 5:18 PM CDT May 5, 2021 WDSU Digital Team Two West Bank state representatives have qualified to run for Senate, according to the secretary of states website. Both Gary Carter Jr. and Rodney Lyons announced Wednesday that they will be seeking to fill the position vacated by Troy Carter, who was recently elected to the 2nd Congressional District seat. Carter Jr. posted a picture on his Instagram of him filing for the Senate seat Wednesday. Carter Jr. is currently ...

Second Congressional District choose their next representative in the April 24 runoff. With victory firmly in hand, U.S. Rep.-elect Troy Carter is wrapping up his work in Baton Rouge in preparation for his move to Washington, D.C. After his resignation today (April 29) from the Louisiana Senate, Senate President Page Cortez called the election for June 12 with a runoff if necessary on July 10. Qualifying will take place next week: May 5, 6 and 7. Five diverse candidates are already considering ...

In Louisiana, elections beget elections Jeremy Alford If you’re starting to think these elections are never going to end, that may be due to the fact that these elections never seem to end. President Joe Biden claimed his seat last year, which in turn prompted the resignation of former Congressman Cedric Richmond, who is now working for the White House. The special election to replace Richmond concluded this past weekend with voters siding with Congressman-elect Troy Carter, who, as a result,...

Alford: In Louisiana, elections beget elections If you’re starting to think these elections are never going to end, that may be because these elections never seem to end.   President Joe Biden claimed his seat last year, which in turn prompted the resignation of former Congressman Cedric Richmond, who is now working for the White House. The special election to replace Richmond concluded this past weekend with voters siding with Congressman-elect Troy Carter, who, as a result, will soon resi...