New Orleans jail to offer limited free phone calls, tablet access for ...
WEBAug 14, 2024 · NEW ORLEANS — During her successful 2021 campaign for Orleans Parish Sheriff, Susan Hutson criticized the high fees — more than 20 cents per minute — that detainees in the city’s jail pay to make phone calls, saying she would work to provide free phone service. Two and a half years into her tenure, she’s come a little closer to meeting that goal.
Governor announces full makeup of Sewerage & Water Board …
WEBNEW ORLEANS — The full roster has been completed for a task force that will look into the troubles of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. Gov. Jeff Landry announced its formation this week and has already picked its chairman and his four appointees. Three members of the governor’s cabinet will also sit on the panel that will ...
Secretary of State issues guidance on new voter registration drive …
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry has released guidance on a new law that requires organizers to register with her office before conducting a voter registration drive. House Bill 506, sponsored by Rep. Polly Thomas, R-Metairie, takes effect Thursday and mandates that anyone wishing to conduct a voter registration drive sign up with the ...
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Louisiana’s new permitless concealed weapons law appears …
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Alex Wong/Getty Images. A new Louisiana law that allows law-abiding persons to carry concealed guns without a permit or training could soon apply to more weapons and locations. A state Senate committee gave swift, unanimous approval to three bills Tuesday from the law’s author, Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia.
Louisiana Republicans and Democrats pick a goal with bipartisan …
WEBAug 28, 2024 · In one instance, the ethics staff did admit using the wrong ZIP code for Marcelle’s address. But the missing notices were also attributed to a COVID-19 office closure and temporary addresses Marcelle’s campaign used for qualifying records.
Louisiana state senator takes aim at gun-free zones around UL …
WEBAug 25, 2024 · State Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, is picking a fight with the University of Louisiana Lafayette over its new off-campus gun-free zones. He believes the designated areas could lead to a lawsuit that he foresees ending firearm restrictions entirely at all schools. (Allison Allsop / Louisiana Illuminator) State Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia ...
New Louisiana law that undoes mug shot restrictions can affect ...
WEBAug 27, 2024 · A new law in Louisiana undoes the progress the state has made in restricting the release of mug shots for people accused of non-violent crimes, say criminal justice reform advocates and the New Orleans public defenders’ office.
Outgoing Louisiana Secretary of State to join Landry administration
WEBJan 4, 2024 · Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is among the senior staff hires Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s transition team announced Thursday. Ardoin, who was first elected Secretary of State in 2018, will be Landry’s director of intergovernmental relations. Ardoin decided not to seek re-election and will be replaced by his chief deputy, Nancy Landry.
Care.com misled caregivers and families - Louisiana Illuminator
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Care.com will pay more than $8 million to settle claims from the Federal Trade Commission alleging that the website and app have deceived caregivers and families for years and coerced them into paid subscriptions that were difficult to cancel. The claims are part of a federal complaint filed by the ...