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Analyst: Supreme Court could use new test to uphold 10 Commandments law
Tulane law professor Stephen Griffin says the state will argue that the law has an historical basis by showing the origins of law. Griffin says the Supreme Court may accept that claim because it now uses a “history and tradition” test to judge laws.
Lawmakers want second crack at legislation to help ease auto insurance costs
House Bill 423 aimed to limit the payout an injured party could receive at trial. Many in the legislature feel this is a necessary step at getting carriers to lower rates and is on par with how most states govern pay to injured persons.
Cops: Man illegally recorded babysitter, others in bathrooms at his home and condo
Police on the Northshore have arrested a man who was allegedly recording video of people in the bathroom at his house. “A Slidell man has been charged with eleven (11) counts of Video Voyeurism for placing a hidden camera…
Legal fight shaping up over Ten Commandments in Louisiana classrooms
A court battle is looming after Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill into law requiring all public schools post the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is previewing her defense of the measure.
Scoot: Gov. Landry defied the Constitution with the Ten Commandments bill!
Why is Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, a conservative Republican, defying the Constitution with the new Ten Commandments bill? The image of conservative Republicans is one of Americans who respect the Constitution.
Fatal crash closes I-610/I-10 merge near Metairie
New Orleans Police say at least one person was killed in a vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on I-610 at the I-10 merge near Metairie. The wreck caused delays back to Gentilly Blvd. on I-610, and back to around the Superdome on west-bound I-10.
Civil liberties groups vow lawsuit over 10 Commandments/classroom law
Not long after Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a law requiring public school classrooms to display the Bible’s Ten Commandments, civil liberties groups announced they will soon be filing suit to overturn the law.
Landry signs private school voucher, 10 Commandments bills
The GATOR Scholarship Program is set to begin in the 2024-25 school year. The voucher program will allow Louisiana families to apply for and receive state funds to send their children to private, parochial, and home schools.
Unemployment benefits chopped: Here's what you need to know
It limits the length of time one can receive benefits going from twenty-six weeks to only twenty weeks when the state’s unemployment rate is above five-percent and a maximum of twelve weeks when the rate is BELOW five-percent.
Pelicans insider predicts Brandon Ingram will be playing elsewhere in 2024-'25
The NBA season is officially over, and that means looking ahead to some of the biggest offseason questions. One of those: Is it time for the Pelicans to move on from Brandon Ingram? See more on WWL and Audacy.
Listen: Will big changes for Saints lead to better results in 2024? | Inside Black & Gold
The New Orleans Saints have changed about as much as you can in one offseason, at least on offense. Will the new look allow Derek Carr to succeed early and often? We break it down on the latest episode of the Inside Black & Gold podcast.
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