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Bond Commission defers Bossier City Charter vote over term limit dispute | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square – 2024-10-15 10:55:00

SUMMARY: The Louisiana Bond Commission has delayed a charter vote for Bossier City due to the city council’s refusal to implement retroactive term limits. After years of disputes, the council proposed a new charter for prospective term limits, which would not affect current office holders. The Bond Commission decided to wait for a court ruling on the constitutionality of retroactive limits, as the Bossier City Term Limits Coalition advocates for them. The coalition criticized the council for not sharing charter provisions publicly and claimed they were sidelined by the council’s actions, which led the commission to side with the coalition.

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Louisiana Congressional seats cost less in 2024 election cycle | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square – 2024-11-14 07:00:00

SUMMARY: In Louisiana’s recent congressional elections, five incumbents faced poorly-funded opponents, leading to a decline in average campaign expenditures. The Federal Election Commission tracks financial activity from January 1 until mid-October. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise received $13.5 million and spent $14.3 million, lower than previous cycles. Rep. Troy Carter raised $1.8 million and spent $1.4 million, also down from 2022. U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins maintained stable spending patterns, while House Speaker Mike Johnson’s financial activity saw a significant boost, raising $17.4 million. Voter turnout was notably down in 2024, reflecting a broader trend alongside decreased campaign spending.

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Chilly mornings today and tomorrow

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www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-11-14 04:55:38

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Justin Horn reports a chilly morning in San Antonio, with temperatures around 50°F after a front passed overnight. Highs will reach 79°F today. Tomorrow will be cooler, with mid-40s in the morning, followed by low humidity. As the weekend approaches, temperatures will rise, hitting 81°F on Saturday and 83°F on Sunday, with a chance of late showers. A front on Monday will bring windy conditions and possibly a thunderstorm, cooling temperatures back into the 70s. A stronger front is expected by Wednesday, potentially dropping temperatures into the 60s.

More cold fronts head our way next week.

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Judge blocks implementation of Ten Commandments law, Murrill promises to appeal | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square – 2024-11-13 16:39:00

SUMMARY: A federal judge blocked Louisiana’s law requiring Ten Commandments displays in classrooms, citing constitutional concerns. Judge John deGravelles issued a preliminary injunction, halting Gov. Jeff Landry’s House Bill 71, which mandates the displays pending a final court ruling. The judge ruled the law unconstitutional, noting its “overtly religious” purpose and similarity to a 1980 Supreme Court case that struck down a similar Kentucky law. The state plans to appeal the decision. Critics argued it infringed on students’ First Amendment rights, while the state contended the law could be implemented constitutionally as a historical reference. The case will be reviewed by the 5th Circuit Court.

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