Louisiana law directs landscaping funds to Hammond and Tangipahoa Parish
Act 961, enacted July 1 during Louisiana’s 2026 regular session, names the City of Hammond for landscaping funding and also provides funding for Tangipahoa Parish Government.
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Louisiana’s new congressional map resets candidate qualifying, with August deadline reported
Louisiana lawmakers enacted a congressional map that replaces a court-directed plan with two majority-Black districts. The state reset its congressional election process, and candidates are preparing for a reported August qualifying deadline.
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Louisiana’s 2026 session acts generally took effect Aug. 1, with exceptions set by individual laws
Acts from Louisiana’s 2026 regular legislative session generally became effective Aug. 1 unless an individual law set a different date. The enacted package includes the state’s 2026-27 operating budget and measures affecting statewide programs and public-safety benefits.
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New Orleans water-board oversight bill clears House, heads to Senate
HB1243 passed the Louisiana House and could expand City Council oversight of the Sewerage and Water Board, but Senate action is still pending.
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New Orleans sewerage oversight bill advances: what House Bill 573 could change for rates, billing and board control
New Orleans LA – A House committee advanced HB 573, a bill that could shift more Sewerage and Water Board oversight to the City Council if it becomes law.