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Greg LaRose

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Greg LaRose is the editor of the Louisiana Illuminator. He has covered news for more than 30 years in Louisiana. Before coming to the Louisiana Illuminator, he was the chief investigative reporter for WDSU-TV in New Orleans. He previously led the government and politics team for The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com, and was editor in chief at New Orleans CityBusiness. Greg's other career stops include Tiger Rag, South Baton Rouge Journal, the Covington News Banner, Louisiana Radio Network and multiple radio stations.

Louisiana pulls out of marijuana reclassification lawsuit against Trump administration
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Louisiana pulls out of marijuana reclassification lawsuit against Trump administration

Jun 03, 2026
Greg LaRose
Louisiana will no longer be part of a lawsuit other states have filed to stop the Trump administration reclassification of medical marijuana as a less harmful drug. Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a petition Friday with the federal court in...
Louisiana Supreme Court upholds state law blocking Orleans clerk from taking office
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Louisiana Supreme Court upholds state law blocking Orleans clerk from taking office

Jun 01, 2026
Greg LaRose
The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled Monday in support of a new state law that eliminates one of Orleans Parish’s two clerk of court positions, blocking the wrongfully convicted man who was elected to the post from taking office. In a...
While teachers face pay cuts, Landry stumbles through Greenland
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Commentary

While teachers face pay cuts, Landry stumbles through Greenland

May 22, 2026
Greg LaRose
For the sake of argument, let’s assume that Gov. Jeff Landry was the clear and logical choice for President Donald Trump to appoint as his special envoy to Greenland, that it just made perfect sense — like Planters, when Mr...
By the numbers: Analyzing Letlow’s first-place Senate primary finish
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By the numbers: Analyzing Letlow’s first-place Senate primary finish

May 19, 2026
Greg LaRose
That Bill Cassidy didn’t survive Saturday’s U.S Senate primary for the wasn’t a major surprise given President Donald Trump’s vast popularity among the state’s Republican voters. What was eye-popping was the margin of victory that U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, Trump’s...
Republicans credit Trump for Cassidy’s defeat; Massie faces next test in Kentucky
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Republicans credit Trump for Cassidy’s defeat; Massie faces next test in Kentucky

May 17, 2026
Greg LaRose
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy’s feeble showing in Louisiana’s Republican primary cued up a chorus of allegiance to President Donald Trump from GOP figures on the Sunday morning talk show circuit, save for another incumbent who has dared to defy the...
Cao, Schroder advance from BESE District 1 Republican primary
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Cao, Schroder advance from BESE District 1 Republican primary

May 17, 2026
Greg LaRose
A runoff between Republicans will be needed to finalize the field in the November election to fill a vacancy on the state school board. Former Congressman Joseph Cao of Harvey and long-time educator Ellie Schroder of Abita Springs will meet...
One runoff needed to set field for two Public Service Commission races
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One runoff needed to set field for two Public Service Commission races

May 16, 2026
Greg LaRose
Elections to decide two seats on Louisiana’s utility regulatory panel were on the ballot for Saturday’s semi-closed party primary, and it will take a runoff before we know who exactly will face off in November’s general election. The Republican contest...
Incumbent Bill Cassidy knocked out in Louisiana’s GOP US Senate primary
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Incumbent Bill Cassidy knocked out in Louisiana’s GOP US Senate primary

May 16, 2026
Greg LaRose Julie O'Donoghue Piper Hutchinson
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy incurred the wrath of pro-Trump Republicans in Louisiana who rejected his re-election bid in Saturday’s party primary election. Instead, voters lined up behind Congresswoman Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming, who parlayed their stronger ties...
New Orleans interim court clerk blocked by La. Supreme Court while lawsuit unfolds
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New Orleans interim court clerk blocked by La. Supreme Court while lawsuit unfolds

May 15, 2026
Greg LaRose
The Louisiana Supreme Court has stopped New Orleans’ interim appointee for its newly unified clerk of court’s office while legal challenges proceed over whether state officials can remove the person elected to the post before it was combined. In the...
‘Recognize the danger’: New Orleans leaders urge activism with redistricting writing on the wall
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‘Recognize the danger’: New Orleans leaders urge activism with redistricting writing on the wall

May 12, 2026
Greg LaRose
NEW ORLEANS — A day before state lawmakers were expected to advance congressional maps to curb or outright eliminate Louisiana’s Black representation in Congress, a panel of city leaders called on a standing-room-only crowd to rally behind Democratic candidates and...
New Orleans, state leaders continue fight over court consolidation
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New Orleans, state leaders continue fight over court consolidation

May 11, 2026
Greg LaRose
The New Orleans City Council met Monday for a special meeting to place an interim clerk in charge of its recently consolidated court system and set a special election in November to fill the job permanently. Louisiana Attorney General Liz...
Federal courts clash over state law displacing Orleans clerk of court
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Federal courts clash over state law displacing Orleans clerk of court

May 04, 2026
Greg LaRose
Just hours after a federal judge halted a new state law to eliminate the Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court’s office, an appellate court will allow the measure to take effect. Caught in the court chaos is Calvin Duncan, who...