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06/11/2026

Louisiana's First Veto of 2026: SB 125 Explained

Gov. Jeff Landry has vetoed Senate Bill 125, which would have increased compensation for people wrongfully convicted in Louisiana. It was his only veto of the 2026 regular legislative session.

What the bill would have done:
🔹 Raised the compensation cap from $400,000 to $600,000
🔹 Extended payouts from 10 years to 15 (annual amount unchanged at $40,000)
🔹 Passed both the House and Senate unanimously

Landry's reasoning: in his veto message, he wrote that the current system "lacks important safeguards" against abuse and cited concerns about taxpayer cost.

Sponsor Sen. Gerald Boudreaux (D-Lafayette) said he was disappointed but hopes the bill raised awareness, noting it's hard to put a price tag on wrongful imprisonment "for something that they did not do."

To receive compensation through the state's Innocence Compensation Fund, a person must prove "factual innocence" by clear and convincing evidence in a court proceeding.

📖 Source: Nola.com | Read the official bill at legis.la.gov (search SB 125)

06/08/2026

Proud to announce that our CEO, Telley Madina, has been named Vice President of the 2026 Executive Committee for the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Foundation.

Alongside an exceptional group of leaders, Telley's work has always been aligned with the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Foundation's mission to educate, empower, and elevate communities across Louisiana.

We look forward to the impact this leadership will create.

06/05/2026

Our CEO, Telley Madina, just wrapped up the 2026 Legislative Session in Baton Rouge. New laws are coming—and they affect your housing, your safety, your rights. He's broken down what you need to know in plain language because informed citizens are empowered citizens. Read below for more!

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05/07/2026

Important conversation happening Monday.

Voting rights and redistricting shape how our communities are represented. Make time for this town hall with Congressman Troy A. Carter, the Orleans Legislative Delegation, and the New Orleans City Council. Monday, May 11 | 6:30 PM | Dillard University.

05/05/2026

Happy Birthday, Tiffany!

Here's to a year of bold moves and success that comes from showing up and putting in the work. You move with purpose and it shows.

Wishing you a day that’s all about you and a year ahead that brings everything you’ve been hoping for (and then some)!