House Bill 800: Why Senators Should Not Sell Louisiana (Or Any Other State) To Big Business
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The State Constitution of Louisiana is not perfect; no state constitution is. But that doesn’t mean state constitutions should be tossed aside or arbitrarily opened with no clarity on the rationale for doing so. It takes time to craft a governing document, and it takes time to protect the individual liberties and basic rights of all. But in seeking to host a constitutional convention, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is undermining democracy and putting Louisianians at risk.
Under House Bill 800, legislators would convene on May 20, write a new state constitution by June 15 and put it on the ballot during the 2024 presidential election. This narrow window would make it hard for Louisianians to understand the process, offer input, or ensure that their rights are protected. The convention itself, and the short timeline for it, would also compromise local governments and institutions.
...Additional early voting locations rejected in La. House committee
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Metro Council Approves Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance
Ordinance to help convicted criminals get hired passed through Metro Council
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Baton Rouge contractors now required to ‘ban the box,’ intended to give ex-convicts job opportunities
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Abortion rights advocates meet at Louisiana State Capitol
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Advocacy groups push voting rights, resources for incarcerated people at legislature
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After redistricting, here’s how progressive groups still aim to change Louisiana voting
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Power Coalition Hosts Legislative Roadshows Throughout the State
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For MLK Holiday, Racial And Social Justice Leaders Urge Policymakers To Emulate Civil Rights Icon
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