After 5 top parish public defenders lose jobs, Louisiana board votes 5-4 not to intervene
In a 5-4 vote, the Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board sided with State Public Defender Rémy Starns, agreeing that...
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‘Weakening’ of ethics investigations could help La. officials ‘get away with it,’ board member warns
One provision added to the law late in the legislative process also took away the ethics board’s ability to use public...
Tyrell Morris disqualified from mayoral race over false statement on tax filings
Morris is facing a voter challenge over unfiled tax returns and criminal charges. He also wants permission to travel for his...