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 t

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

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 fun

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 e

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 sessio

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. T

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