Greg Hilburn
Reporter at USA Today
Writer at The Town Talk
I'll tell you something you didn't know. Louisiana politics reporter for @USAToday Network. #lalege #lagov
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1 week ago |
shreveporttimes.com | Greg Hilburn
Republican U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, Louisiana's only woman in Congress whose influence continues to grow in Washington, has opened a district office back home in the state's capital city to reflect the new boundaries that frame her 5th Congressional District. Letlow's Baton Rouge office is at 7932 Wrenwood Blvd., Suite C. She continues to operate her district offices in Monroe and Hammond.
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1 week ago |
shreveporttimes.com | Greg Hilburn
Sen. Bill Cassidy and state Treasurer John Fleming are fundraising for the 2026 Louisiana Senate race. Cassidy raised $1.36 million in the first quarter of 2025 and has $7.5 million cash on hand. Fleming has $2.2 million cash on hand, including a $2 million loan to his campaign. Fleming is challenging Cassidy's reelection bid, highlighting Cassidy's vote to convict Trump in the 2021 impeachment trial. Money is flowing for the 2026 Louisiana Senate race where GOP Sen.
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1 week ago |
shreveporttimes.com | Greg Hilburn
Louisiana teachers likely face a pay cut next year due to a state budget deficit and the failure of a constitutional amendment that would have funded stipends. The House Appropriations Committee chairman says fully funding the $2,000 teacher stipends would worsen the budget deficit, potentially leading to cuts in healthcare and higher education. Gov. Jeff Landry, who supported the failed amendment, acknowledges the challenge of finding recurring funds for teacher raises.
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1 week ago |
shreveporttimes.com | Greg Hilburn
Louisiana lawmakers will convene to address the state's high auto insurance rates. Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple have differing approaches to lowering rates. Landry blames both insurance companies and trial lawyers, while Temple focuses on lawsuits. Previous legislative attempts to lower rates in 2020 and 2024 have been unsuccessful.
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1 week ago |
shreveporttimes.com | Makenzie Boucher |Greg Hilburn |Presley Tyler
Phil and Kay Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" are facing serious health issues. Louisiana congressmen, led by Mike Johnson, support Trump's tariffs. A $4.2 billion low-carbon ammonia plant will be built in Ascension Parish. Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans are ranked among the unhealthiest U.S. cities. Shreveport residents protested against Trump and Musk in a "Hands Off!" rally. It has been a busy week in the news cycle for the Shreveport-Bossier area.
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