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Louisiana sheriff indicted after New Orleans jailbreak
Public safetyLouisiana’s attorney general says a sheriff faces 30 felony counts following a 2025 jailbreak in New Orleans.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskOct 4, 2026
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Louisiana 2026 Election Races Await Specific Details
Elections and votingThe 2026 Louisiana election overview names no specific race, candidate or policy position while pairing the cycle with past presidential results.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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Louisiana AG sues states over abortion-pill shield laws
Health careAttorney General Liz Murrill is challenging states whose laws protect abortion-pill providers.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskOct 3, 2026
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New Orleans asks U.S. Supreme Court to review clerk case
Elections and votingThe city is challenging a Louisiana ruling that upheld the elimination of an elected criminal court clerk’s office after an election.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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States challenge abortion-pill shield laws at Supreme Court
Health careLouisiana, Alabama and Arkansas say laws in New York, California and Massachusetts obstruct investigations into mailed abortion pills.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskOct 2, 2026
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Three states challenge abortion shield laws in federal court
Health careLouisiana, Alabama and Arkansas announced a federal lawsuit against three states over shield laws tied to mailing abortion pills.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskOct 2, 2026
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What to know about Louisiana’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingLouisiana voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all six congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskOct 1, 2026
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Officials announce Gator Task Force in Shreveport
Public safetyThe federal, state and local effort will focus on violent crime and gangs in Shreveport and across North Louisiana.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
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What to know about Louisiana’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingLouisiana voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all six congressional districts on Nov. 3.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 30, 2026
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Kennedy raises concerns as college sports bill clears Senate
Foreign policyThe Protect College Sports Act passed the U.S. Senate 77-22 as Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy expressed concerns about the measure.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 30, 2026
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Kennedy opposes U.S. troops in Iran, urges public address
Foreign policyThe Louisiana senator called for continued pressure on Iran and a clearer explanation of U.S. goals while opposing the deployment of American troops.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 28, 2026
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Silver Alert for Longview man who may head to Louisiana
Public safetyPolice are looking for Ricky Hughes, 69, who has a cognitive impairment and was last seen at a Longview hospital.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 25, 2026
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Kennedy announces $14.2 million for six Louisiana HBCUs
EducationThe U.S. Department of Education funding is divided among six historically Black colleges and universities in Louisiana.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 24, 2026
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Two indicted in alleged Louisiana mayoral voting scheme
Elections and votingTwo people face criminal accusations connected to an alleged voting scheme involving a Louisiana mayor’s race.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
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SpaceX plans raise questions near Louisiana site
Elections and votingA planned billion SpaceX investment, thousands of rocket launches and confidential negotiations are drawing concern.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 20, 2026
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Two indicted in alleged Louisiana mayoral voting scheme
Elections and votingTwo people face indictments over an alleged voting scheme connected to a Louisiana mayor’s race.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 18, 2026