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Shreveport Times on MSN20h
As Julia Letlow's influence grows in Congress, she opens new office in this Louisiana city
Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow's 5th Congressional District boundaries underwent a radical change with redistricting.
USA Today14d
Here's what Speaker Mike Johnson said about failed measure against proxy voting legislation
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to put a bipartisan bill allowing remote voting for new parents within Congress on the floor. The bill proposed by Florida Republican Representative Anna ...
Shreveport Times on MSN1d
Millions flow in Louisiana Senate race where Bill Cassidy challenged by fellow Republican
Incumbent Bill Cassidy is being challenged by fellow Republican state Treasurer John Fleming in the 2026 Louisiana race with Trump at the forefront.
The Advocate7d
Mike Johnson gets key budget bill passed in House. Here's what it might mean for Louisiana.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, with help from President Donald Trump, was able to narrowly pass a budget resolution. Here ...
NOLA.com5d
As Trump's tariffs cause whiplash in stocks and bonds, what does Louisiana's delegation say?
President Donald Trump's tariffs have caused whiplash in the stock market and bond market. Here's what Louisiana's ...
House Speaker Johnson is eyeing big cuts to Medicaid. In his Louisiana district, it's a lifeline.
Among them is Chloe Stovall, 23, who works in the produce aisle at the SuperValu grocery store in Vivian, Louisiana. She said ...
The Shreveport Times13d
Louisiana members of Congress, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, react to Trump tariffs
Louisiana Republican members of Congress, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport, expressed strong support for President Trump's sweeping tariffs, while New Orleans Democratic Congressman ...
NOLA.com3d
Budget battles put federal flood insurance at risk. Louisiana leaders want to change that.
Renewing the National Flood Insurance Program, which is a vital part of protecting Louisiana homeowners from storms, has been ...
Halfway to the 2030 census, the Supreme Court is still dealing with lawsuits over the last one
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is halfway to the next once-a-decade census, but the Supreme Court is still dealing with lawsuits that grew out of the last one.