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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 campaign despite bond restrictions.
July 21, 2025
‘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 officials’ own admissions against them.
July 13, 2025
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 the non-renewals did not constitute terminations and that the district chiefs therefore did not have the right to appeal.