A request by Louisiana legislative leaders to extend the deadline for completing a new congressional map—that must include a second majority-Black district—was rejected by a federal judge today.
Louisiana’s legislative leaders are asking for at least 10 more days to comply with a federal judge’s order to redraw congressional districts so two have black majorities. Today, the judge scheduled a hearing on that request for Thursday.
For months, Chair Jerome Powell has held out hope that the Federal Reserve will be able to raise interest rates high enough to throttle rampant inflation without tipping the economy into recession.
A federal appeals court has lifted its hold on Louisiana’s congressional redistricting. The ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means a special session can start Wednesday for a remap ordered by a district judge.
Bridging the digital divide has become a priority for Louisiana since the COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the crucial role high-speed internet plays in the state's education and economic systems.