Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry took $40,000 from Cox Operating LLC and its affiliates, which owe $200 million to Louisiana small businesses.

‘This systemic misconduct was blessed by top brass at the Louisiana State Police,’ said Alanah Odoms, executive director of the ACLU of Louisiana.

Louisiana Republican lawmakers want to override Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto of a trans sports ban.

Democratic governors in those states face lawsuits, legislation, and other moves by Republicans trying to seize control of the response to the virus.

Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) admitted he believes in a conspiracy that sounds ‘absolutely crazy’ that coronavirus lockdowns are a ploy to hurt Donald Trump’s reelection chances.

‘At least the people in my state are just gonna stop complying,’ Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) said.

Republican lawmakers in Louisiana are taking extreme measures to try to end social distancing measures in their state.

With the hold, voters have now given Democrats nine more governorships in the Trump era.

Edwards has been praised in the past for helping reform the state criminal justice system more broadly.

Economic conditions in the state have improved under Gov. John Bel Edwards, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Republican challenger Eddie Rispone has repeatedly attacked Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, saying he ‘hurt the reputation of West Point.’