<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Louisiana Political Updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peeling Back Louisiana's Political Layers]]></description><link>https://www.lapoliticalupdate.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:18:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lapoliticalupdate.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[All Orleans Criminal Court Judges Recuse Themselves from Attorney General Liz Murrill Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every judge serving on the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court has recused themselves from the criminal case against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, creating another extraordinary development in one of the state’s highest-profile legal battles. The recusals were formally transmitted to the Louisiana Supreme Court by Orleans Criminal District Court Chief Judge Juana Lombard. In the letter, the judges asked the high court to appoint an outside judge to preside over the case on a...]]></description><link>https://www.lapoliticalupdate.com/post/all-orleans-criminal-court-judges-recuse-themselves-from-attorney-general-liz-murrill-case</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4fa17571292d1033dc1f6f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:28:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69442d_7b56e8e8039f494cbe37bc4da5871091~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>STAFF</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill Indicted by Orleans Parish Grand Jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was indicted Thursday by an Orleans Parish grand jury on 16 felony counts stemming from a dispute over the restructuring of New Orleans’ court system, setting up what is expected to be one of the most closely watched legal and political battles in recent state history. The indictment charges Murrill with eight counts of malfeasance in office and eight counts of intimidation. Prosecutors allege the charges stem from letters Murrill sent to New Orleans...]]></description><link>https://www.lapoliticalupdate.com/post/louisiana-attorney-general-liz-murrill-indicted-by-orleans-parish-grand-jury</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4fa0801c5caf9f47bd32eb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69442d_ee34293e17a846be995099ff96c1e60d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>STAFF</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julia Letlow Cruises to GOP Senate Nomination, Becomes Overwhelming Favorite for November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congresswoman Julia Letlow is one step closer to becoming Louisiana’s next United States Senator after a decisive victory in Saturday’s Republican runoff election. With President Donald Trump’s endorsement and strong support across the state, Letlow defeated State Treasurer John Fleming to secure the Republican nomination for the seat being vacated by Sen. Bill Cassidy. She won with approximately 57% of the vote, carrying much of the state and further cementing her status as the dominant...]]></description><link>https://www.lapoliticalupdate.com/post/julia-letlow-cruises-to-gop-senate-nomination-becomes-overwhelming-favorite-for-november</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4f9fab71292d1033dc1b2e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69442d_893774441f82451bac5718349c25e38b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>STAFF</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MFP Vote Becomes Latest Test for Landry’s Legislative Influence]]></title><description><![CDATA[MFP Vote Becomes Latest Test for Landry’s Legislative Influence Although this year’s legislative session ended several weeks ago, one of the most consequential votes may still be ahead. Louisiana lawmakers are being asked to approve Governor Jeff Landry’s proposed changes to the state’s Minimum Foundation Program (MFP), the formula that determines how billions of dollars are distributed to public schools each year. The governor’s proposal is designed to create a permanent funding source for...]]></description><link>https://www.lapoliticalupdate.com/post/mfp-vote-becomes-latest-test-for-landry-s-legislative-influence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a30285c4eb83abb35285205</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:06:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69442d_a7fd7c5b101d4a91ac78adcc2dcd9284~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>STAFF</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAGOP Declines Senate Endorsement Despite Fleming’s Grassroots Push]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Republican Party of Louisiana had an opportunity Saturday to weigh in on the state’s most closely watched political contest, but members of the Republican State Central Committee overwhelmingly chose to stay on the sidelines. Meeting in Baton Rouge, the Louisiana GOP voted against endorsing either of the remaining candidates in the Republican U.S. Senate runoff: U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming. The decision is particularly notable because Fleming entered the...]]></description><link>https://www.lapoliticalupdate.com/post/lagop-declines-senate-endorsement-despite-fleming-s-early-push</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f699000dbe48b1c7ac0e4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:11:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69442d_d4f2878cb34746a7b77da8df326ed720~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>STAFF</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landry Teacher Stipend Plan Heads to Lawmakers for Approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposed teacher and school support staff stipends are now in the hands of state lawmakers. The plan would provide $2,000 stipends for teachers and $1,000 for some support staff. Because the Legislature is no longer in session, lawmakers are expected to vote online, with approval requiring two-thirds support from both chambers. The proposal gives Landry a chance to put education pay back at the center of the political conversation after a legislative session dominated by...]]></description><link>https://www.lapoliticalupdate.com/post/landry-teacher-stipend-plan-heads-to-lawmakers-for-approval</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f7615d1a315f32781a0ca</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69442d_474984fe4e6144af8340882dd8a7fae7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>STAFF</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orleans Court Reform Package Clears Legislature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisiana lawmakers approved a major restructuring of the Orleans Parish court system as the 2026 legislative session came to a close. The package leaves Orleans Parish with two court systems, one clerk, and potentially three fewer judges. Supporters argue the changes will cut waste and modernize a court structure that is unique in Louisiana. One of the most closely watched pieces, SB 256 by Sen. Jay Morris, combines the civil and criminal clerks of court into one position. The bill passed...]]></description><link>https://www.lapoliticalupdate.com/post/orleans-court-reform-package-clears-legislature</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f774be93d3cb9bf07451f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:55:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69442d_79b9b233920c429281d90ef90f200248~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>STAFF</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legislature Approves New Congressional Map]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a new congressional map, setting up another round of litigation over the state’s political boundaries. The new map comes after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s previous congressional districts as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The Legislature’s response reduces the state from two majority-Black congressional districts back to one. Republicans argue the new map complies with the Supreme Court’s ruling and reflects the...]]></description><link>https://www.lapoliticalupdate.com/post/legislature-approves-new-congressional-map</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f77dcd1a315f32781a3dd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69442d_852382f53d5a4f7eb45c9d3e5f4869c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_843,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>STAFF</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VOGIN: A Young Republican’s Perspective of the State of the Union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor’s Note: a guest post from Ethan Vogin. a second-year LSU law student from Baton Rouge. On Tuesday, President Trump delivered his first official State of the Union Address of his second term—one of his best. President Trump’s performance Tuesday night gave Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Thune the platform of a lifetime, setting the standard for the 2026 Midterms for the GOP. As brilliant as the speech was, one section must be criticized and flat-out rejected. When...]]></description><link>https://www.lapoliticalupdate.com/post/vogin-a-young-republican-s-perspective-of-the-state-of-the-union</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f7dfdd1a315f32781aeb0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69442d_1e5dea6bcc4346e7ba6eea16443eecfe~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_800,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Guest Author</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>