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Louisiana voters to decide on two-term limit for governors

Louisiana voters will decide whether to impose a two-term limit on governors in an upcoming election. The measure comes as former Gov. John Bel Edwards, who has served two terms, has not expressed interest in running for a third term, though the constitutional amendment would prevent any future governor from serving more than two consecutive terms.

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KLFY6h ago
Local Government & Politics

Two Louisiana congressional candidates attend freshman orientation despite unfinished runoff elections

Two Louisiana Republican congressional candidates attended freshman orientation in Washington, D.C., even though their runoff elections for the 5th and 6th districts are scheduled for December 12. The candidates are moving forward with orientation preparations while their races remain unresolved. This development comes as Louisiana's congressional races head toward their final voting stage.

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KLFY7h ago
Local Government & Politics

Lafayette receives $22 million for flood control project

Lafayette has secured $22 million in funding for the Bayou Vermilion Flood Control and Homewood Detention project, a major drainage investment that has faced financial and regulatory challenges for years. Mayor-President Monique Boulet announced the development alongside state and local officials.

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KLFY10h ago
Local Government & Politics

Lafayette rejects permit for 'AI bar' downtown

The Lafayette City Council rejected a conditional use permit for Plush Syndicate, a planned downtown venue at 201 Jefferson Street that gained attention online as an "AI bar." Following the rejection, Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet's administration suspended accepting new conditional use permit applications for downtown bars.

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