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Louisiana Governor to Meet With Lloyd’s of London

As Louisiana continues to be plagued by a spiraling insurance crisis, with insurers leaving the state and canceling homeowner policies as thousands of claims remain unpaid following a series of hurricanes, Gov. John Bel Edwards will travel to London this …

Louisiana Governor Saw Deadly Arrest Video Months Before Prosecutors

With racial tensions still simmering over the killing of George Floyd, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and his top lawyers gathered in a state police conference room in October 2020 to prepare for the fallout from a troubling case closer …

Prosecutors Skeptical of Successful Suit in Ronald Greene Suit

Three years ago, when a beaten and bloody Ronald Greene drew his final breath on a rural roadside, his death in Louisiana State Police custody seemed destined for obscurity. Family members were told _ falsely _ that he died in …

Former Louisiana Police Boss Denies Cover-Up in Ronald Greene Death

Gov. John Bel Edwards trusted Louisiana State Police to “do the right thing” and took a hands-off approach in police matters, even after Black motorist Ronald Greene died in a violent confrontation with troopers following a high-speed chase, the former …

Ex-Louisiana Police Boss to Testify in Black Man’s Death

The former head of the Louisiana State Police has agreed to appear before the legislative committee investigating the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene _ an in-custody death one lawmaker described March 8 as “a modern-day lynching.” Legislators plan to question …

Louisiana Lawmakers Launch Probe Into Fatal Arrest of Black Motorist

Declaring “no cover-up will be tolerated,” Louisiana’s top GOP lawmaker announced a bipartisan legislative investigation into the deadly 2019 arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene, an inquiry that will examine the state’s response at “all levels,” from troopers to the …

Louisiana Governor Sticks with Vaccine Plan Despite Opposition

An outpouring of legislative opposition and a likely threat of litigation aren’t changing Gov. John Bel Edwards’ mind about requiring some Louisiana students to get the COVID-19 vaccine during the next school year or file a written opt-out form. The …

Louisiana Lawmaker Slams Ida Housing Assistance Program

A Louisiana House leader offered blistering criticism Monday of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ temporary housing program for people with severe home damage from Hurricane Ida, slamming the effort as moving too slowly to assist suffering residents. Though more than 1,000 …

Louisiana Governor Seeks Flooding Disaster Declaration

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has asked President Joe Biden to declare a federal disaster for the state after severe weather and flash flooding caused damage to at least 2,000 homes in May. Edwards’ request is for individual assistance from …

Louisiana’s Democratic Governor Balks at Biden’s Oil, Gas Policy

Gov. John Bel Edwards disagrees with President Joe Biden’s targeting of fossil fuel industries and wants the White House to reconsider its decision to pause new oil and gas drilling leases in the Gulf of Mexico, the Louisiana governor’s administration …