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Financial orgs joint letter to Sen. Kennedy: 'To say that consumers will benefit from the Durbin-Marshall bill is inaccurate'

A group of financial organizations including the American Bankers Association, Electronic Payments Coalition, Consumer Bankers Association, and others, sent a joint letter to U.S. Sen. John Kennedy and other members of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary in opposition of the proposed Credit Card Competition Act.

By Pelican State News | Dec 3, 2024

Analysis: Louisiana among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

A total of 26 states, including Louisiana, have rejected or withdrawn membership from a nationwide group working with voter data that has been accused of "hyper-partisanship," according to an analysis by Pelican State News.

By Pelican State News | Jul 22, 2024

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Louisiana voter rolls

By Pelican State News | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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Analysis: Louisiana among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Pelican State News | Jun 20, 2024

Louisiana is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Pelican State News found.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Pelican State News | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Louisiana legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Louisiana

By Pelican State News | Aug 22, 2023

These Louisiana political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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July 26: Congressional Record publishes “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section

By Pelican State News | Aug 2, 2023

The Congressional Record published “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section on July 26.

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Clapper: 'Today is a day to celebrate life'

By Pelican State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Benjamin Clapper celebrated the one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Louisiana

By Pelican State News | Jun 30, 2023

These Louisiana political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

June 22: Congressional Record publishes “Introductory Statement on S. 2196” in the Senate section

By Pelican State News | Jun 26, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Introductory Statement on S. 2196” on June 22.

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June 22: Congressional Record publishes “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section

By Pelican State News | Jun 26, 2023

“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages S2227-S2236 of the Congressional Record on June 22.

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Rep. Scalise votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Republican Rep. Steve Scalise voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

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ACRU’s Roman: Louisiana policy requiring concealed-carry permits 'unconstitutional by nature'

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

The head of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has called Louisiana's policy of requiring a permit to carry concealed weapons contrary to the Second Amendment.

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Price criticizes Mills for voting to kill legislation that would have banned 'pediatric sex changes' in Louisiana

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

Louisiana state Sen. Fred Mills, Jr. (R-District 22) is facing criticism for how he voted on a bill that would have banned minors from accessing puberty blockers, genital surgeries, and other sex-changing procedures.

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Analysis: Louisiana among 25 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Pelican State News Report | May 12, 2023

Louisiana is among 25 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Pelican State News found.

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May 10: Congressional Record publishes “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” in the Senate section

By Pelican State News | May 12, 2023

“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1601-S1602 on May 10

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Louisiana among 24 states that don't allow concealed carry without a permit, new study finds

By Pelican State News Report | May 4, 2023

Louisiana is among 24 states that bar residents from carrying concealed weapons without a permit, a new tally of weapons permit laws by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) concludes.

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“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 18

By Pelican State News | Apr 21, 2023

The Congressional Record published “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION” in the Senate section on April 18.

“FIRE GRANTS AND SAFETY ACT” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 30

By Pelican State News | Apr 1, 2023

“FIRE GRANTS AND SAFETY ACT” was published on pages S1063-S1066 of the Congressional Record on March 30.

“GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE LEGAL OPINION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 21

By Pelican State News | Mar 23, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE LEGAL OPINION” on March 21.