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Governor urges harsher crime crackdown with special session

Critics say the governor's proposals overlook programs that could prevent crime including job training and mental health. ....

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Data doesn't warrant Louisiana criminal justice overhaul, groups say

Policy researchers cautioned Louisiana lawmakers to make decisions based on actual crime data rather than on gut feelings and anecdotes. ....

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RESET Louisiana is asking lawmakers to make decisions based on data

The statement urges the state House and Senate to "urge the House and Senate to make decisions based on data and best practices known to reduce violent crime rather than backpedaling on reform." ....

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Editorial: Lawmakers should reject 'closed' party primaries | Opinion

State lawmakers have only one deadline looming in the current special legislative session: the court-ordered creation of a second majority-Black congressional district by Jan. 30. That itself is a tall ....

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Editorial: Lawmakers should reject 'closed' party primaries | Opinions and Editorials

State lawmakers have only one deadline looming in the current special legislative session: the court-ordered creation of a second majority-Black congressional district by Jan. 30. That itself is a tall ....

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