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Legislative Update

Pro-life or pro-abortion Speaker of the House?

Louisiana Baptists can help sway Louisiana legislators’ choice of a new leader. On Monday, January 11, the Louisiana House of Representatives will select a new Speaker and the outcome will have a dramatic impact on the influence of Christian vision and values in the…

January 5, 2016
Legislative Update

April 7 Update

UPDATE LAST WEEK – March 31 to April 4 On Monday (March 31), House Commerce debated HB 804, which would elevate sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression to “protected status” in Louisiana’s Equal Housing Act. Currently, only immutable characteristics are protected against discrimination. HB 804…

April 7, 2014
Legislative Update

March 17 Legislative Update

The Legislative session began on March 10. The first week was relatively quiet. However, many bills that are moral in nature or could have an impact on religious liberty have been filed. The Office of Public Affairs will do its best to keep you…

March 18, 2014