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    • Why isn’t Louisiana’s homophobic attorney general suing Donald Trump?
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      After court ruling, LA governor refuses to rescind LGBT nondiscrimination order

      Governor John Bel Edwards is standing strong for equality.

      Thursday, October 20, 2016
    • Judge rules Louisiana Attorney General can block contracts with LGBT protections
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      Judge rules Louisiana Attorney General can block contracts with LGBT protections

      The 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.

      Tuesday, October 18, 2016
    • Louisiana governor issues order banning LGBTQ discrimination
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      Louisiana governor issues order banning LGBTQ discrimination

      Gov. John Bel Edwards issued an executive order Wednesday banning discrimination in state government based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

      Wednesday, April 13, 2016
    • Louisiana: Bill allowing clergy to deny same-sex marriages advances in House
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      Louisiana: Bill allowing clergy to deny same-sex marriages advances in House

      Opponents say the proposal is discriminatory, unnecessary and may harm Louisiana’s economy.

      Tuesday, April 12, 2016
    • Louisiana governor-elect plans to issue anti-discrimination order
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      Louisiana governor-elect plans to issue anti-discrimination order

      Gov.-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.

      Sunday, December 6, 2015
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