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Where Do Louisiana's Congressmen Stand on Impeachment?

The big news out of Washington this week is house Democrats unveiling of two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress surrounding his dealings with Ukraine and conduct during the subsequent investigation. As the inquiry continues, members of Louisiana's congressional delegation on key committees and in leadership roles are positioned to influence these historic proceedings. Here to discuss is Elizabeth Crisp, Washington Correspondent for The Advocate.

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WATCH: House Judiciary Reviews Of Articles Of Impeachment

By Dionne Grayson • Dec 11, 2019

The House Judiciary Committee is considering two articles of impeachment against President Trump: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Watch at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 11 and 8 a.m. Thursday, December 12 as the panel debates and then votes on the allegations.

Where Do Louisiana's Congressmen Stand on Impeachment?

By Paul Braun • Dec 10, 2019

As the inquiry continues, members of Louisiana's congressional delegation on key committees and in leadership roles are positioned to influence these historic proceedings.

Here to discuss is Elizabeth Crisp, Washington Correspondent for The Advocate.

WATCH: House Judiciary Holds Impeachment Hearing

By Dionne Grayson • Dec 4, 2019

The House Judiciary Committee holds its first hearing in the impeachment inquiry on Wednesday, December 4 at 9 a.m.

How Voter Outreach to Communities of Color Propelled Gov. Edwards to Runoff Victory

By Paul Braun • Dec 3, 2019

Democrats have a formula-- a recipe for success in Louisiana elections. Demographer Greg Rigamer explains.

"You need, as a Democrat, to win 90% of the African American voter and a third of the white vote," Rigamer said.

And African Americans need to account for at least 30% of the votes cast.

"That's been the formula that has held true for every every race since really 2003," he added.

Changing Legislature Signals Tough Road Ahead for Edwards

By Paul Braun • Nov 27, 2019

With the 2019 election behind him, Governor John Bel Edwards’ focus has shifted from winning a second term to figuring out how to get his initiatives through an even more conservative legislature.

He talked about his priorities last week at his first press conference since the election.

Study: Children's Health Will Be Affected By Climate Change Throughout Lives

By Travis Lux • Nov 27, 2019

Climate change will affect today’s children at every stage of their life. That’s one of the takeaways from a new study from the Lancet Countdown, a project of the medical journal The Lancet.

To talk more about the study, and what it means for the Gulf Coast, reporter Travis Lux spoke with Dr. Jeremy Hess. Hess is a professor of emergency medicine, environmental health, and global health at the University of Washington, and is one of the authors of the report.

Lawyers For Detained Hard Rock Hotel Survivor Ask OSHA To Block Deportation

By Jess Clark • Nov 27, 2019

According to his lawyers, Joel Ramirez Palma was on the thirteenth floor of the Hard Rock Hotel building when it began to fall. He survived by jumping down into the floors below him as the concrete and steel collapsed overhead. Ramirez Palma was one of many injured. Three of his coworkers died.

Bill Advances In Senate That Would Increase Louisiana’s Oil And Gas Royalties, Restoration Money

By Travis Lux • Nov 21, 2019

A bill that could increase the amount of royalty money Louisiana gets from offshore oil and gas drilling advanced in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.

The bill, called the Conservation of America’s Shoreline Terrain and Aquatic Life Act, or COASTAL Act, is sponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La). It would reduce how much oil and gas money goes to the federal government, and increase the amount that goes to states along the Gulf of Mexico -- Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

How High Turnout Paved the Way for Edwards' Second Term

By Paul Braun • Nov 19, 2019

By now, you have no doubt heard that on Saturday night, Governor John Bel Edwards won re-election over Republican challenger Eddie Rispone.

But how did the Democrat incumbent score victory in ruby-red, Louisiana?

To talk through the results, I'm joined by demographer and Edward's campaign consultant, Greg Rigamer.

Louisiana Democrat, Gov. John Bel Edwards, Keeps Seat Despite Trump's Opposition

By Acacia Squires & Paul Braun • Nov 16, 2019

Updated at 3:39 a.m. ET

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, held onto his seat Saturday after a tough challenge from his Republican opponent, Eddie Rispone, a wealthy businessman and political newcomer who was supported by President Trump.

Edwards defeated Rispone by about 40,000 votes. Edwards benefited from strong support and high voter turnout in the state's more populated urban areas while Rispone carried most of Louisiana's rural parishes. Polls showed a close race in the final week.

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