The Advocate

The latest legal battle over Louisiana voting maps: Baton Rouge's court system

A group of Baton Rouge judges and residents is asking a federal court to reopen a 1986 voting rights case, arguing the Legislature’s decision this year to redraw election maps for the 19th Judicial ...
The New York Times

Supreme Court Punts Decision on Louisiana Voting Map Until Next Term

The justices asked that the case, which has implications for the political power of Black voters, be reargued next term. By Abbie VanSickle and Emily Cochrane Abbie VanSickle covers the Supreme Court ...
WAFB

Chipotle to open third Baton Rouge location

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to open a third location in Baton Rouge, according to a report by the Baton Rouge Business Report. The publication says Chipotle will open its ...
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Residents, lawmakers weigh in on Louisiana’s congressional map dispute

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — It’s a division that’s bringing the entire district to the steps of the Capitol. “It’s just that we are a house divided against itself, cannot stand. And right now ...
The Advocate

Old election maps still in place as Baton Rouge School Board debates how to replace them

For the second time this year, with just nine months left until candidates qualify to run for office, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is seeking proposals from firms willing to draw new ...