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Tag: Governor Jeff Landry

New Orleans Activists Rally Against ICE, Citing Assault on Immigrant Communities and Palestine Solidarity Efforts

May 15, 2025

A coalition of local activist groups is escalating its weekly demonstrations outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Field Office in downtown New Orleans, protesting what they describe as the agency’s role in human rights abuses and political repression both locally and abroad. The rallies, organized by the Nola 4 Palestine coalition, will continue […]

Gov. Jeff Landry Orders Louisiana Law Enforcement to Partner with ICE

May 15, 2025

Louisiana law enforcement agencies may soon be carrying out duties usually reserved for federal U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforement (ICE) agents. On Thursday, Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order launching “Operation GEAUX,” directing state law enforcement agencies to “explore, and where appropriate, enter into” agreements with the Department of Homeland Security under […]

Free Speech Under Attack in Louisiana – Jeff Landry’s Role Dissent

February 23, 2025

Republicans love to talk about free speech until they are the ones being criticized. Governor Landry involvement in the suspension of an LSU law professor, the resignation of another under mounting pressure, and the removal of Davante Lewis from the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) prove that conservative free speech advocacy is nothing more than […]

Davante Lewis: A Bold Leader Fighting for Justice, Not a “Short-Sighted” Critic

February 22, 2025

The recent opinion piece criticizing Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis for his remarks about Governor Jeff Landry fails to capture the essence of Lewis’s commitment to progressive values and his unwavering dedication to marginalized communities. It’s crucial to recognize that this opinion does not reflect the views of Big Easy Magazine as a whole. […]

Davante Lewis Short-Sighted in His Criticism of Gov Jeff Landry

February 21, 2025

It should come as no surprise that the Louisiana Public Service Commission removed District 3 Commissioner Davante Lewis from his position as Vice Chairman on February 19 and replaced him with District 1 Commissioner Eric Skrmetta. In a move some consider immature, Lewis, a Democrat, referred to Governor Jeff Landry as “an *a* hole” on […]

Children’s Hospital NOLA: Louisiana Legacy Event Celebrates 70 Years & Honors the Manning Family

December 17, 2024

Children’s Hospital New Orleans has unveiled plans for its inaugural Louisiana Legacy fundraising event, a celebration marking the hospital’s 70 years of providing expert pediatric care to Louisiana’s children. The event, set for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, will also pay tribute to the Manning family—notably Olivia and Archie Manning—for their significant contributions to children and […]

Jeff Landry’s Sales Tax Plan: A Regressive Tax Burden on Louisiana’s Working Class

November 10, 2024

In recent months, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s proposal to eliminate state income taxes in favor of raising sales taxes has sparked an intense debate about the future of economic equity in the state. The rationale behind the plan is to create a tax-friendly environment for businesses and high-income earners by removing income taxes, with the […]

City Leaders Must Get in Step With Governor Jeff Landry

October 29, 2024

Though Civil District Court Judge Loria Jupiter temporarily slowed down Governor Jeff Landry’s plan to consolidate all the unhoused in one central location, New Orleanians would be foolish to think the battle is over. While the courts might insert some qualifiers,  Landry will eventually get his way. Why? He is bound and determined to reshape […]

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