East Baton Rouge Parish
A Guide to Louisiana’s May 2026 Constitutional Amendments
Constitutional amendments offer voters an opportunity to shape the fundamental rules of government. Some [...]
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YES on Constitutional Amendment 2: Local Decisions, Better Outcomes
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 2. Government works best when it [...]
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Recent Education Hearing Explores Student Pipeline to Meet Louisiana’s Workforce Needs
On October 8, 2025, Louisiana’s House Education Committee held a hearing at the LSU Health Sciences [...]
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East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s New Data Portal is Pioneering Criminal Justice Transparency in Louisiana
Lack of data and transparency has long been an issue with all agencies involved in the criminal justice [...]
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Louisiana Leaders United to Reduce Urban Crime
Last week, about 160 Baton Rouge elected officials, law enforcement officers, business owners, [...]
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Guest Commentary: The (Last) Best Chance For Reform of Caddo Parish Public Schools
The formation of independent public school districts within our parish offers a proven solution to the [...]
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