Many in Mike Johnson’s northern Louisiana district hope his surprise elevation will bring attention to their region, which they feel has been overlooked.
Tag: Louisiana
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Speaker Mike Johnson Helped Efforts to Overturn The 2020 Election
Representative Mike Johnson recruited House Republicans to back a lawsuit to overturn the results, and he was a key architect of his party’s objections to certifying President Biden’s victory.
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At Least 7 Dead as ‘Super Fog’ Blankets New Orleans, Causing Pileups
The combination of marsh fire smoke and moisture in the air created what a meteorologist called a “perfect storm.” Low visibility contributed to the traffic accidents.
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Supreme Court Delays Efforts to Redraw Louisiana Voting Map
The Louisiana dispute is one of several voting rights cases churning through the courts that challenge a state’s congressional map.
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Hard-Line Republican Leads Race to Succeed Louisiana’s Democratic Governor
Should Jeff Landry, the state attorney general and front-runner, win, he will likely drive Louisiana further right on issues such as crime and L.G.B.T.Q. rights.