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Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat

Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat

By Joseph Ax May 29 (Reuters) - Louisiana Republicans on Friday approved a new congressional map that dismantles a Democratic-held, majority-Black seat, boosting their party's odds of retaining the U.S. House of Representatives in November's midterm elections.
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Louisiana Republicans are poised to pass new US House districts in wider redistricting fight

Louisiana Republicans are poised to pass new US House districts in wider redistricting fight

Louisiana’s Republican-controlled Senate is poised to pass a plan to help the GOP maintain control of the U.S. House in November
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Louisiana’s Legislature has passed a new congressional map to give the GOP another seat

Louisiana’s Legislature has passed a new congressional map to give the GOP another seat

Louisiana lawmakers have passed a new congressional map to pick up a Republican seat while leaving the state with one of its two majority-Black House districts
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Louisiana House approves congressional redistricting to benefit Republicans. Senate to vote next

Louisiana House approves congressional redistricting to benefit Republicans. Senate to vote next

Republican lawmakers in Louisiana are poised to eliminate a majority-Black congressional district in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling
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Louisiana enacts new congressional districts in a bid to give the GOP another seat

Louisiana enacts new congressional districts in a bid to give the GOP another seat

Louisiana is enacting a plan to try to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in November
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The Latest: Trump meets with aides for a ‘final determination’ on Iran deal

The Latest: Trump meets with aides for a ‘final determination’ on Iran deal

President Donald Trump says he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward on a deal to extend a ceasefire with Iran
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The Latest: Trump says he’ll back away from Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders name removal

The Latest: Trump says he’ll back away from Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders name removal

A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing it for major renovations
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Louisiana Expands Fortify Homes Program to Protect Against Severe Weather

Louisiana Expands Fortify Homes Program to Protect Against Severe Weather

Governor Jeff Landry has signed a new law that reallocates millions in excess funds to expand the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. This initiative provides grants of up to $10,000 to homeowners for upgrading their roofs to meet standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. The goal is to protect homes from hurricanes and other severe weather conditions. Since its inception in 2023, the program has awarded grants to 4,900 homeowners, with over 3,800 additional applications currently under consideration. The expansion aims to increase the number of homes fortified against extreme weather, thereby reducing potential damage and insurance claims.
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Millions of people have been placed in new voting districts. Here's where the redistricting stands

Millions of people have been placed in new voting districts. Here's where the redistricting stands

A redistricting effort before the November elections has reshaped congressional voting districts for millions of Americans
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What to know about Louisiana's effort to redraw congressional districts before the midterm elections

What to know about Louisiana's effort to redraw congressional districts before the midterm elections

Louisiana must redraw its congressional districts after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling found racial gerrymandering
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How Republicans are winning the war over US congressional redistricting, state by state

How Republicans are winning the war over US congressional redistricting, state by state

By Joseph Ax May 29 (Reuters) - Several Republican-led states across the South are rushing to redraw their congressional maps ahead of November's midterm elections in a bid to help save their party's narrow majority in the U.S.
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Louisiana Governor Signs Bill to Expand Fortify Homes Program Amid Rising Hurricane Threats

Louisiana Governor Signs Bill to Expand Fortify Homes Program Amid Rising Hurricane Threats

Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana has signed a new bill into law that reallocates millions in excess funds to expand the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. This initiative provides grants of up to $10,000 to homeowners for upgrading their roofs to meet standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. The goal is to protect homes from hurricanes and severe weather. Since its inception in 2023, the program has awarded grants to 4,900 homeowners, with over 3,800 more having applied. The expansion aims to increase the number of homes fortified against natural disasters, reflecting the state's proactive approach to mitigating hurricane damage.