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Arkansas

Arkansas groups want full federal appeals court to revisit ruling limiting scope of the Voting Rights Act

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Progressive advocacy groups in Arkansas on Monday asked a full federal appeals court to reconsider a three-judge panel’s ruling that private groups can’t sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act. The Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Arkansas State Conference NAACP asked for the case to go […]

Alabama

Alabama ruling could help Democrats in multiple states | #elections | #alabama

The Supreme Court’s ruling that Alabama’s congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act could lead to new Democratic-leaning districts in several states and influence the battle for control of the House next year. The ruling said Alabama had to create another district where Black voters could influence the election, but there is similar pending litigation […]

Alabama

A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They’re still waiting for new maps | #elections | #alabama

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s decision siding with Black voters in an Alabama redistricting case gave Democrats and voting rights activists a surprising opportunity before the 2024 elections. New congressional maps would have to include more districts in Alabama and potentially other states where Black voters would have a better chance of electing someone […]

Mayor

Thanksgiving Parade kicks off with Mayor Turner, Rockets

Mayor Sylvester Turner waves at families gathered for the 74th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in downtown Houston on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023.Raquel Natalicchio/Staff photographer Add a bit of rainfall to Thanksgiving traditions around the Bayou City, right next to heaping turkey dinners and kisses from grandma. For the third year in a row, the Houston […]

Alabama

Redistricting fights in these 10 states could determine which party controls the US House | Politics-national | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

(CNN) — Around the country, politicians are waging high-stakes battles over new congressional lines that could influence which party controls the US House of Representatives after the 2024 election. In North Carolina, the Republicans who control the state legislature have crafted a map that could help them flip at least three seats. Democrats, meanwhile, could […]

Alabama

US Supreme Court Rejects Alabama Again on Republican-Drawn Voting Map | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

The US Supreme Court left in force a ruling that requires Alabama to have a second congressional district with a near-majority of Black voters, rejecting the state’s latest bid to reinstate a Republican-drawn map. The high court order, which came without comment or public dissent, reinforces the justices’ June 8 ruling against the state in […]

Alabama

These redistricting fights could determine which party controls the House | #elections | #alabama

CNN — Around the country, politicians are waging high-stakes battles over new congressional lines that could influence which party controls the US House of Representatives after the 2024 election. In North Carolina, the Republicans who control the state legislature are crafting district lines that could flip as many as four Democratic-held seats. Democrats, meanwhile, could […]

Alabama

Supreme Court allows drawing of new Alabama congressional map to proceed | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the drawing of a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters to proceed. The new districts also could help Democrats trying to flip control of the House of Representatives. The justices, without any noted dissent, rejected the state’s plea to retain Republican-drawn lines […]

Mayor

Saltwater intrusion New Orleans, Louisiana: Mayor issues emergency declaration amid possible water crisis

New Orleans weather has been dry, spurring low water levels ByNadine El-Bawab Monday, September 25, 2023 5:24PM NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has signed an emergency declaration over an intrusion of saltwater into the Mississippi River that officials say could impact the water supply in the region. “We will continue to work […]

Mayor

Mayor Arceneaux responds to letters from major Mardi Gras krewes | News

SHREVEPORT, La. – Mardi Gras in Shreveport appears heading for a standoff. Mayor Arceneaux sent a setter to two major krewes on Friday — Gemini and Centaur — saying he is not backing down from his original demand of earlier start times among other changes. The mayor told the krewes, “Your letter is non-responsive to […]