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Louisiana GOP chair beats back lawmaker attempt to oust him

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FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2019 file photo, House Republican leader Lance Harris, R-Alexandria, asks questions of Louisiana Department of Health officials about new contract awards for the Medicaid managed care program, in Baton Rouge, La. Harris, who once led the state House Republican delegation, announced Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, that he's running to be chairman of the Louisiana GOP, challenging the current party leader. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

State lawmaker challenges current chairman of Louisiana GOP

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Luke Letlow, R-Start, chief of staff to exiting U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham, speaks after signing up to run for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, on July 22, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Luke Letlow wins all-GOP runoff for Louisiana US House seat

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2019 file photo, House Republican leader Lance Harris, R-Alexandria, asks questions of Louisiana Department of Health officials about new contract awards for the Medicaid managed care program, in Baton Rouge, La. Harris, is running for the 5th Congressional District seat in Louisiana. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Louisiana congressional runoff election becomes GOP slugfest

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Senators talk as they await final bill debates on the Senate floor on the final day of the special session on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Anti-‘police defunding’ bill falls short in Louisiana Senate

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Bill against ‘police defunding’ advances in Louisiana House

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Grand Village of the Natchez Indians getting upgrade

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FILE - In this March 18, 2019, file photo, U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham speaks at a business event hosted by the Republican Governors Association in Baton Rouge, La. While Louisiana Republicans have cautioned that infighting among GOP candidates could sink efforts to retake the governor's mansion, a political action committee backing U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham isn't following requests to avoid intraparty attacks. The Securing Louisiana's Future PAC, which is supporting Abraham in the Oct. 12 election, released a Facebook ad panning fellow Republican contender Eddie Rispone, a wealthy Baton Rouge businessman. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

Leader of Louisiana House GOP endorses Abraham for governor

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FILE - In a May 24, 2018 file photo, Rep. Lance Harris, R-Alexandria, chairman of the House GOP delegation, speaks to the House Ways and Means Committee about his sales tax proposal, in Baton Rouge, La. Lawmakers in the Louisiana House have started advancing a proposal to phase out the hard-fought, seven-year tax deal enacted in 2018 to stabilize the state’s budget. The House tax committee voted Monday, May 13, 2019 for the measure by House Republican leader Lance Harris. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

Sales tax phase-out bill edges forward in Louisiana House

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Edwards blocks bill that could help House GOP leader’s store

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Sens. Neil Riser, R-Columbia, seated left; J.P. Morrell, D-New Orleans, seated center; and Dale Erdey, R-Livingston; look through amendments to a tax bill on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)la

Senators boost sales tax renewal bill in rift with House

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Rep. Lance Harris, R-Alexandria, chairman of the House GOP delegation, speaks to the House Ways and Means Committee about his sales tax proposal, on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Session roadblock: Sales tax falls short in Louisiana House

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Rep. Lance Harris, R-Alexandria, chairman of the House GOP delegation, speaks to the House Ways and Means Committee about his sales tax proposal, on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Louisiana House GOP leader offers scaled-back sales tax bill

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Ethics bill that could ensnare health chief fails in House

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana health secretary could get ensnared by proposal

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Gov. John Bel Edwards answers questions from reporters about the legislative session, on Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Edwards, Louisiana GOP leader clash on Medicaid proposal

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana House leaders plan closed-door financial retreat

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Campus ‘free speech’ bill backed by Louisiana lawmakers

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Plan for Louisiana parolees to pay officers’ raises shelved

By R.J. RICO - Associated Press

Campus ‘free speech’ bill falls short in Louisiana House

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press