Published 18 days ago

Louisiana Supreme Court rules for new City of St. George

The Louisiana Supreme Court's ruling allows organizers of the City of St. George to proceed with incorporation, a significant decision for Baton Rouge.
By a four-to-three vote, Louisiana's highest court declared St. George's incorporation legal and reasonable, overturning lower court judgments favoring Baton Rouge.
St. George celebrates a major win following the 2019 election, securing incorporation with 54% voter approval.

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Associated Press News

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Louisiana is steps closer to getting a new city. The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on Friday in favor of the proposed City of St. George, saying organizers followed the

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New York Post

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The Gateway Pundit

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The Advocate

With Louisiana Supreme Court ruling paving the way for city of St. George, how will it operate?

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Daily Kos

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