Term limits for Sheriffs? One lawmaker wants to put it up to a popular vote

“In a lot of parts of our state we have some of these positions where people become very powerful and stay there for a very long time, and because of that it really is a detriment to voters and people who want to come along and change the system,” said Landry.

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New special committee has its 1st meeting about Ronald Greene’s death

“If this was a regular lawsuit it could take years with the amount of information requested. The good thing is we’re the government so we should get a response a lot faster than we would in the private sector,” Rep. Landry continued.

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Gambit's Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down for March 8

Sex Workers Against Criminalization receives a “Thumbs Up” for March 8th from The Gambit

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Redistricting session starts Tuesday

Rep Mandie Landry is interviewed about the upcoming Special Session.

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We can’t rely on the courts to determine abortion access

“As legislators working to stop the assault on reproductive freedoms in our home states of Texas and Louisiana, we have had to navigate a "post-Roe" reality for decades.”

-Rep Mary González, a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 75 in El Paso & Rep Mandie Landry, a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 91 in New Orleans

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VOICES: We can't rely on the courts to determine abortion access

“As legislators working to stop the assault on reproductive freedoms in our home states of Texas and Louisiana, we have had to navigate a "post-Roe" reality for decades.”

-Rep Mary González, a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 75 in El Paso & Rep Mandie Landry, a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 91 in New Orleans

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How does the Supreme Court ruling in Texas affect abortion laws in Louisiana?

“I think he’ll sign whatever goes to his desk, which is unfortunate because it hurts the poor people in the state. Louisiana has the highest infant mortality rate in the nation because women don’t have healthcare, including abortion care” said Landry.

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Why didn't LSU fire Ed Orgeron 'for cause'? It has a history of protecting coaches who win

State Rep. Mandie Landry, a New Orleans Democrat, also said she hopes that LSU will soon be “more transparent about the involvement and knowledge of staff in covering up assaults.”

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New Orleans lawmakers disapprove of detention center evacuation to adult prison

“In light of state and federal law that seem to expressly prohibit this situation, the public should be told as soon as possible how and why this happened, and what the emergency plans are for this facility the next time it needs to be evacuated,” Landry said in a written statement. “Since it’s hurricane season, there needs to be a new evacuation plan in place immediately.”

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It's the Best of New Orleans 2021—Check out the issue here

Mandie wins “Best Member of the Louisiana Legislature” 2nd year in a row as voted by Gambit readers! Thanks, y’all!

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More than 1 million still in the dark as power outages continue

State Rep. Mandie Landry (D) told CNN on Tuesday that dealing with power outages was a priority. Officials are particularly worried about the elderly amid rising heat.

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The Levees Held But The Power Grid Failed In New Orleans

“I wish I could join you by video but as you said, there's literally no electricity in the entire city. We're all sitting here in the dark just hoping for the best tomorrow.”

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Jeff Landry demanded a pause on Superdome funding. Officials froze millions in other projects

“It’s so dangerous and harmful for them to do that. The things aren’t related at all,” said Rep. Mandie Landry, referring to the vaccine mandate and construction funding. “To punish our city for trying to keep us safe really, really makes me nervous.”

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Louisiana Bond Commission votes to stall New Orleans projects over COVID-19 vaccine proof mandate

“This decision by the bond commission may harm many innocent people and entities if allowed to stand - because of bad politics. Covid is real and continues to spread like wildfire in Louisiana. Punishing the city because some people refuse to accept science is a no-win situation for the whole state.”

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‘LaPolitics’: Election polls beginning to circulate

There was also a poll in the field last week that included questions about U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, who is up for re-election next year. That poll featured a horse race query about Kennedy versus Democratic state Rep. Mandie Landry of New Orleans.

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State judge blocks challenge to new law limiting minors' access to abortion care

Rep. Mandie Landry, a New Orleans Democrat and a lawyer who has worked on reproductive rights cases, said in an interview with Gambit that minors in smaller towns have greater risks in this situation.

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Lawsuit Challenges Louisiana's End to Federal Jobless Aid

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of six women who faced hardships from the pandemic and were relying on the next five weeks of federal payments to keep them and their children from experiencing poverty, homelessness and hunger, according to affidavits submitted to the court. Among the attorneys filing the litigation was Democratic state Rep. Mandie Landry, of New Orleans.

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Amid protests, Senate Republicans vote to override governor's veto on trans athlete bill

Videos posted to social media, including by Rep. Mandie Landry, a New Orleans Democrat, show Capitol security forcibly removing at least five protesters from the balcony, as they screamed in opposition to One of the protesters waved a transgender flag before being escorted off the balcony.

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