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Julia Letlow faces more questions about past DEI comments in Louisiana Senate campaign nola.com/news/politics/…

🚨 LOUISIANA LOST TODAY HB 7 failed in the Natural Resources Committee and the people of Louisiana are the ones who will pay the price. This fight is about more than one bill. It is about protecting your land, your rights, and our future. Carbon capture projects mean injecting corrosive CO₂ underground, risking the loss of billions of barrels of oil and trillions of cubic feet of natural gas that future generations may never be able to access. Let me be clear: 🛑 This threatens property rights 🛑 This could force CO₂ under your land without your consent 🛑 This risks devaluing your property 🛑 This could put Louisiana resources out of reach forever Meanwhile, big corporations stand to profit from federal dollars while Louisiana families carry the risk. There is no real benefit here for our people. Only long term consequences. We need the traditional oil and gas industry to stand up. I will keep fighting for our land, our resources, and our future!

Today, Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., appeared before the House Resources and Environment Committee to advocate for HB 7, the “Louisiana Landowners Protection Act,” introduced by State Representative Mike Johnson (R-Pineville). The legislation aims to protect private property rights statewide by preventing private companies from using expropriation—better known as eminent domain—for carbon dioxide pipeline and storage projects. During his testimony, and amid repeated interruptions from pro-carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) legislators, Dr. Fleming urged lawmakers not to turn Louisiana into a “toxic dumping ground in order to satisfy some requirements in Europe about CO₂ emissions.” Dr. Fleming also emphasized that President Trump is “moving away from subsidizing the so-called Green New Deal type of technologies,” noting that there has been no support expressed for CCS and highlighting opposition expressed from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. In response to claims from several pro-CCS legislators, Treasurer Fleming addressed what he called “misinformation,” making it clear that he never supported the implementation or funding of CCS during his time in Congress (2009–2017). Unfortunately, despite strong grassroots turnout—with hundreds of Louisiana residents present in support—the committee voted down the bill in a 12–7 decision.

Coming to Louisiana in the 2026-27 season: The Laketown Squadron!

What an incredible day to be at LSU. Today wasn’t just about introducing a coach, it was about alignment. A shared belief in who we are and where we’re going. This is what it looks like when a university and its athletics program come together with one mission: to build teams that win. Geaux Tigers! @LSUBasketball @LSUsports @LSU

Check out the latest article on the @LAFirstStandard about Governor Jeff Landry's meddling in the US Senate election on behalf of Julia Letlow #lagov #lalege louisianafirststandard.substack.com/p/setting-the-…

A voter integrity bill (HB 69) from Rep. Beau Beaullieu passed the House & Governmental Affairs committee 9-7 on Weds The bill would require LA to use the SAVE database in order to prevent illegal aliens from voting in Louisiana elections Follow @LAFirstStandard #lalege

Thousands of political extremists protested in New Orleans on Saturday for the latest No Kings Protest Follow @LAFirstStandard #lapolitics #NewOrleans

A recent study from Wallethub ranked Louisiana as the #1 most stressed state in the country The study found that roughly one-fifth of Louisiana residents have skipped out on medical services due to high costs Follow @LAFirstStandard #lagov

WDSU (@wdsu) hosted a hot seat debate for the three candidates in Kenner's upcoming mayoral election The election is set for May 16, 2026 Follow @LAFirstStandard #lapolitics

A Gretna woman is wanted for 2nd degree murder after allegedly leaving her newborn baby to die in a porta-potty near a Waffle House Follow @LAFirstStandard

Per an article from Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_), the New Orleans Pelicans unveil plans for major upgrades to the Smoothie King Center Follow @LAFirstStandard #NewOrleans

Welcome Home, General. Will Wade is the next head coach of your Fighting Tigers! @CoachWadeNCSU | @LSUsports 📄 lsul.su/WillWade