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Louisiana Election Shock: Louisiana voters rejected all five state constitutional amendments, including the teacher-pay plan that would have turned temporary stipends into permanent raises—leaving educators bracing for what comes next. Trump’s Party Purge: The fallout from Sen. Bill Cassidy’s GOP primary loss is still rolling—Trump escalated attacks on another intraparty critic, Rep. Thomas Massie, as the message from Louisiana’s race spreads: loyalty now defines survival. Gerrymandering Fight: Nationally, the U.S. Supreme Court preserved Virginia’s redistricting map, a reminder that courts are still shaping the playing field heading into midterms. Local Business & Industry: Meta reportedly landed major tax incentives for its Hyperion AI data center in Richland Parish, while Exxon trained St. Helena Parish first responders for CO₂ pipeline incidents. Culture & Community: New Orleans’ Decatur Street businesses are rallying for “Defend Decatur” as construction drags on and summer foot traffic stalls.

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No raises for Louisiana teachers amid voters rejecting all 5 amendments

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