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Louisiana Politics

Port Allen judge has ruled that CFO Audrey McCain will keep her job

By Samantha Morgan
A Port Allen judge has ruled that city’s Chief Financial Officer will keep her job.
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Leaders weigh the pros and cons of marijuana legalization in Louisiana

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By Brix Fowler - Reporter
Marijuana isn't a laughing matter, but it is big business.

Group opposed to breakaway school district to hold meeting

By Samantha Morgan
A meeting will be held this evening to discuss continued concern regarding the proposed breakaway school district in East Baton Rouge Parish. The public is invited to attend to provide input to the discussion.
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Mayor Holden upholds recommendation to fire police chief

By Alex Deiro
In a very public hearing, now former police chief Dewayne White and Mayor Kip Holden went head to head over the chief’s termination.

Governor Jindal: 500 prisoners will be eligible for release with reform bills, saving millions

By Danielle Grossman
Today Governor Jindal announced a few reforms that will be presented during this year's legislative session. They deal with troubled youth and non-violent drug offenders.
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From the eyes of a child: A new law to help prevent more pain

By Britt Conway
3.2 million. That's the number of kids that are bullied every day. It's a national problem and it's one kids face right here in Louisiana.

Judge puts halt Port Allen Mayor’s firing of CFO

By Andrew Capasso
A judge has granted a temporary retraining order preventing the Mayor of Port Allen from firing the city’s chief financial officer.

Peace Officer association issues letter of support for BRPD Chief White

By Samantha Morgan
The day after Mayor Holden released a five page document containing his grievances with BRPD Chief Dewayne White, a chapter of the Peace Officer’s Association issued a show of support.
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Metro Council reluctantly approves short-term extension for red light cameras

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By David Lippman
Drivers in Baton Rouge will need to keep their fear of those red lights cameras a little while longer. The Metro Council chose Wednesday to extend the city's contract to keep them up and running.
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Tempers ignite at Port Allen meeting over controversial staff decisions

By Kris Cusanza
Political leaders and community members took part in a heated debate at the Port Allen City Council meeting Wednesday night.
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White's attorney calls mayor's allegations 'ridiculous'

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By Alex Deiro
The five page letter from Mayor Kip Holden holds some pretty serious allegations about what happened under Dewayne White's time as Chief of the Baton Rouge Police

Fireworks at Port Allen City Council meeting over controversial decisions by Mayor

By Kris Cusanza
Newly elected Mayor of Port Allen is causing a stir in the community. Tonight she went against the recommendations of the city council and appointed a family member to a newly created high ranking position.

City of Gonzales Council to look for assistance for Project Kidz Kove

By Charlotte Guedry
Monday night’s City of Gonzales Council meeting saw members of the Board of Directors for Project Kidz Kove show up in strength to request city assistance with funding.

Metro Council to discuss possibility of letting voters pick next chief of police

By Emily Turner
Baton Rouge voters may get the chance to elect the city's next police chief. As one Metro Council woman puts it, she wants to see politics taken out of the process.

Representative Karen St. Germain: ‘To the women of Louisiana…’

By State Representative Karen St. Germain
State Representative Karen St. Germain submitted the following letter regarding the Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus Foundation Scholarships and the Educational Advancement Opportunity (EAO) Scholarships.