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    • Democratic governor won’t veto transgender sports ban bill
      News (USA)

      Democratic governor won’t veto transgender sports ban bill

      The Louisiana governor has called the bill “just plain mean” in the past, but now he’s resigned to it passing with or without his signature.

      Tuesday, June 7, 2022
    • Louisiana senate votes to override governor’s veto of law banning trans kids from school sports
      News (USA)

      Louisiana senate votes to override governor’s veto of law banning trans kids from school sports

      Veto overrides in Louisiana are exceedingly rare.

      Wednesday, July 21, 2021
    • Clueless preacher declares “Heroes have callused knees!” during homophobic sermon
      Bias Watch

      Clueless preacher declares “Heroes have callused knees!” during homophobic sermon

      Tony Spell said he’s not a “fag, queer, skinny-jeaned, homo-effeminate, sissy” preacher, but his knees say something else.

      Tuesday, June 8, 2021
    • North Dakota’s governor surprises everyone by vetoing anti-trans bill
      News (USA)

      North Dakota’s governor surprises everyone by vetoing anti-trans bill

      Burgum’s move comes after a week of similar actions across the country.

      Thursday, April 22, 2021
    • Why isn’t Louisiana’s homophobic attorney general suing Donald Trump?
      News (USA)

      Why isn’t Louisiana’s homophobic attorney general suing Donald Trump?

      Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican, challenged similar state protections in court to have them nullified.

      Wednesday, February 1, 2017
    • Louisiana health contracts approved with LGBTQ rights language stripped out
      News (USA)

      Louisiana health contracts approved with LGBTQ rights language stripped out

      A stalemate over contracts to provide health insurance next year for 10,000 state employees, retirees and family members ended Thursday.

      Monday, December 19, 2016
    • Louisiana judge overturns governor’s nondiscrimination executive order
      News (USA)

      Louisiana judge overturns governor’s nondiscrimination executive order

      The order prohibited discrimination in government and state contracts based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

      Thursday, December 15, 2016
    • No decision after Louisiana court battle over nondiscrimination protections
      News (USA)

      No decision after Louisiana court battle over nondiscrimination protections

      Lawyers for Louisiana’s governor and attorney general clashed over the limits of the elected officials’ authority and an executive order aimed at protecting LGBT rights.

      Wednesday, November 30, 2016
    • LGBTQ protections may cost 10,000 Louisiana state workers their health coverage
      News (USA)

      LGBTQ protections may cost 10,000 Louisiana state workers their health coverage

      By law, all contracts in Louisiana must already protect people from discrimination based on race, gender, religion or political views.

      Wednesday, November 23, 2016
    • After court ruling, LA governor refuses to rescind LGBT nondiscrimination order
      News (USA)

      After court ruling, LA governor refuses to rescind LGBT nondiscrimination order

      Governor John Bel Edwards is standing strong for equality.

      Thursday, October 20, 2016
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