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Louisiana Attorney General Wants Control of Governor’s Opioid Lawsuit

Louisiana’s attorney general is trying to take control of a lawsuit filed by Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration accusing pharmaceutical companies of worsening opioid abuse in the state. The Advocate reports that Attorney General Jeff Landry wants to expand the …

Judge Tosses Louisiana Governor’s Anti-Discrimination Executive Order

An executive order issued by Louisiana’s governor that was aimed at protecting the rights of LGBT people in state government was thrown out on Dec. 14 by a judge who said the governor exceeded his authority. State District Judge Todd …

Louisiana LGBT Anti-Discrimination Dispute Awaits Judge’s Ruling

Lawyers for Louisiana’s governor and attorney general clashed in court on Nov. 29, in a struggle about the limits of the statewide elected officials’ authority and Gov. John Bel Edwards’ executive order aimed at protecting LGBT rights. Baton Rouge Judge …