Senior writer at @illuminatorLA; Previously: @stlpublicradio, @NOLANews, @MedillSchool, @macalester; D.C. native; @capitals forever
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In Louisiana, rape survivors are denied access to their own medical records.
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The Louisiana Democratic Party changed their endorsement in the 5th Congressional District from state Rep. Pat Moore to construction company owner Antonio Wilson. Here's why. #lalege #lagov
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When there's an amendment guide...there's a webinar!
Join PAR and other policy experts as we review the 10 constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot. Register and ask your questions! #lagov #lalege
🗓️ Friday, Oct. 16
🕙 10 a.m.
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Voters face 10 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot, dealing with property taxes, term limits, bail rights, retirement debt and more. We have a handy @PARLouisiana guide that breaks the amendments down to help voters make decisions: parlouisiana.org/resources/g… #lalege
Is AI a threat to humanity? Louisiana candidates for the US Senate, 5th and 6th districts say the AI industry should have guardrails but don't provide many details. From @elise_plunk and me. #lalege
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Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced today, 21 years to the day after making his NHL debut, that the 2026-27 season will be his final NHL season.
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The Sharks swimming in the water is a magnificent detail. I can’t look away. #SJSharks
Where Louisiana political candidates for the U.S. Senate, 5th and 6th congressional districts stand on data centers and data center regulation. From @elise_plunk and me.
lailluminator.com/2026/10/05… #lalege #lagov
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Incredibly excited that The Missouri Independent will be partnering with ProPublica as part of its Local Reporting Network.
I am especially excited because it means Luke Nozicka will be joining our team. #moleg #mogov
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What’s next for @DrJBHenderson? Tech’s president said he plans to relocate to Florida after he retires in December to continue his career as an educator by homeschooling his grandkids. #lalege #lagov
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and her counterparts in Arkansas and Alabama are suing three blue states over laws that grant immunity to doctors who prescribe abortion-inducing medication to people in states where it is illegal. #lalege #lagov
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#LSU will be made a Distinguished Military College, a newly revived federal designation that offers graduates of its Reserve Officer Training Corps program priority in becoming a commissioned military officer, DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth announced #lalege
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The UL System has hired a consulting firm to examine its athletics budget problems and recommend solutions, including whether its member schools should move to a lower Division I subdivision or even drop to Division II or III. #lalege #lagov
lailluminator.com/2026/10/01…
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Louisiana lawmakers increased the amount of public money the state will spend on college sports championships, rodeos and other entertainment events in this fiscal year to at least $12.1 million in direct support, @JSODonoghue reports #lalege #lagov
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Louisiana lawmakers increased the amount of public money the state will spend on college sports championships, rodeos and other entertainment events in this fiscal year to at least $12.1 million in direct support lailluminator.com/2026/09/30… (from @JSODonoghue) #lalege
This is exactly the type of scenario that critics had warned would happen when the original (now defanged) law passed.
That a judge or legislator would use the law to prevent media orgs. and others from publishing unflattering information. #lalege
lailluminator.com/2026/07/12…
New Orleans criminal court judge seeking re-election filed a criminal complaint against @WWLTV for reporting home address and license plate using criminal penalties and legal restrictions that no longer exist wwltv.com/article/news/inves…
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Gov. Landry suggests having President Trump sign the Protect College Sports Act (should it pass) at an LSU home game. It seems unlikely it gets anywhere near a house vote before the Nov. 14 Texas game, LSU’s last home game of the season #lalege #lagov
Glad to see the Protect College Sports Act pass the Senate with major support. This is a fair bill for both the universities and the athletes.
Hopefully the House can pass it in time for President @realdonaldtrump to sign it at an LSU home game this season!
Candidates in Louisiana's crowded 5th Congressional District race met for a forum at the University of Louisiana - Monroe last nigt.
Disagreement: AI regulation
Agreement: More restrictions on Congresional stock trading needed #lalege
lailluminator.com/2026/09/30…
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Candidates running for Congress in Louisiana’s crowded 5th District race had the sharpest disagreements over artificial intelligence regulation and economic development at a forum held at the University of Louisiana-Monroe
(from @JSODonoghue) #lalege
lailluminator.com/2026/09/30…
President Donald Trump has cut @fema's staff and said states need to assume more responsibility over paying for natural disasters.
Here's what Louisiana congressional candidate had to say about the federal role in natural disaster recovery. #lalege
lailluminator.com/2026/09/28…
