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Louisiana Politics: Polls opened Saturday as Louisiana voters decide a high-stakes GOP Senate primary that could decide whether Sen. Bill Cassidy survives Trump’s revenge push—Cassidy’s 2021 impeachment vote still hangs over the race, with Trump backing Rep. Julia Letlow and a three-way split raising runoff odds. State Ballot Watch: Voters also face five constitutional amendments covering civil service rules, school governance, teacher pay, property taxes, and judicial retirement age, while U.S. House primaries were suspended after a map ruling. Energy & Trade: U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the Strait of Hormuz could reopen “sometime this summer at the latest,” warning the U.S. military could force it if Iran keeps disrupting shipping. Health Care Dollars: Medicaid billing data shows Leesville spending on medicine services and procedures rose 5.9% in 2024, and Gretna ambulance/transport claims jumped 30.2%. Business & Security: A Daly City man faces federal charges tied to an international turtle-trafficking scheme, including attempts to ship poached turtles to Taiwan using false permit claims.

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Louisiana voters reject all amendments, including teacher pay raises

Louisiana voters reject all amendments, including teacher pay raises

Louisiana’s new closed party primary causes confusion at the polls on election day

Louisiana’s new closed party primary causes confusion at the polls on election day

Polls Closed: See Louisiana election results for constitutional amendments, Senate primary

Polls Closed: See Louisiana election results for constitutional amendments, Senate primary

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses GOP primary in Louisiana, as two rivals advance to a runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses GOP primary in Louisiana, as two rivals advance to a runoff

Trump scores major Republican primary victory as Cassidy ousted in Louisiana

Trump scores major Republican primary victory as Cassidy ousted in Louisiana

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