John Bel Edwards
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Why isn’t Louisiana’s homophobic attorney general suing Donald Trump?
Wednesday, February 1, 2017Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican, challenged similar state protections in court to have them nullified. -
Louisiana health contracts approved with LGBTQ rights language stripped out
Monday, December 19, 2016A stalemate over contracts to provide health insurance next year for 10,000 state employees, retirees and family members ended Thursday. -
Louisiana judge overturns governor’s nondiscrimination executive order
Thursday, December 15, 2016The order prohibited discrimination in government and state contracts based on sexual orientation and gender identity. -
No decision after Louisiana court battle over nondiscrimination protections
Wednesday, November 30, 2016Lawyers 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. -
LGBTQ protections may cost 10,000 Louisiana state workers their health coverage
Wednesday, November 23, 2016By law, all contracts in Louisiana must already protect people from discrimination based on race, gender, religion or political views. -
After court ruling, LA governor refuses to rescind LGBT nondiscrimination order
Thursday, October 20, 2016Governor John Bel Edwards is standing strong for equality. -
Judge rules Louisiana Attorney General can block contracts with LGBT protections
Tuesday, October 18, 2016The governor's attempt to force the state attorney general to sign off on contracts that include LGBT anti-discrimination language was thrown out by a state judge. -
Louisiana governor issues order banning LGBTQ discrimination
Wednesday, April 13, 2016Gov. John Bel Edwards issued an executive order Wednesday banning discrimination in state government based on sexual orientation and gender identity. -
Louisiana: Bill allowing clergy to deny same-sex marriages advances in House
Tuesday, April 12, 2016Opponents say the proposal is discriminatory, unnecessary and may harm Louisiana's economy. -
Louisiana governor-elect plans to issue anti-discrimination order
Sunday, December 6, 2015Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards says he'll issue an executive order when he takes office in January that bans discrimination in state government based on sexual orientation.
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