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politics10 days ago•4 min saved

Cassidy stands by impeachment vote despite Louisiana primary defeat

Sen. Bill Cassidy says he has no regrets about voting to convict Donald Trump in the 2021 impeachment, arguing he upheld the Constitution even as it cost him his Louisiana seat in a Trump-endorsed primary defeat. Returning to Washington, Cassidy defended his stance and signaled he may weigh in on upcoming votes, while criticizing a new fund tied to Trump allies; fellow Republicans largely avoided commenting on his loss as a June runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming looms. Lisa Murkowski expressed regret that Cassidy won’t be back in the Senate.

via The Guardian|

#bill-cassidy #capitol-hill #louisiana-politics

louisiana-politics13 days ago•4 min saved

Louisiana Voters Defeat Landry-Backed Amendments Amid Backlash Over Redistricting and Court Clerk Move

Louisiana voters rejected four of five constitutional amendments backed by Gov. Jeff Landry, including Amendment 3 to guarantee teacher pay raises, as anger over the governor’s redistricting map and the abolition of an elected New Orleans court clerk spurred turnout and opposition from Black and Democratic groups.

via Louisiana Illuminator|

#amendments #education-funding #elections

sports-business2 years ago•5 min saved

Saints Resolve Superdome Standoff with $11.4M Payment

The New Orleans Saints paid $11.4 million to the state for ongoing renovations to the Caesars Superdome, ending a standoff with the Superdome Commission. The dispute, which involved high-level political intervention, stemmed from ongoing negotiations over a new long-term lease. The Saints had withheld payments due to concerns over potential reductions in their revenue rights, but both sides have now agreed to continue discussions separately from the renovation funding.

via NOLA.com|

#lease-negotiations #louisiana-politics #new-orleans-saints