Also: Red Stick Reads' big move
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Why did the Louisiana Supreme Court remove this Baton Rouge judge from her seat?
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After Louisiana Supreme Court ousts Baton Rouge judge, here's what we know — and don't know

BY DEANNA B. NARVESON | Staff writer​ ​ ​

What we know: Several questions remained unanswered at the 19th Judicial District Courthouse on Wednesday, 24 hours after the Louisiana Supreme Court justices issued a bombshell order removing Baton Rouge judge Eboni Johnson Rose from her seat. 

Saying she "poses a substantial threat of serious harm to the public and the administration of justice," the state's top court handed down the interim disqualification pending the outcome of a Judiciary Commission of Louisiana investigation into claims of judicial misconduct. But what specifically drove the court to make that call remains unknown. Read the full story. 


The insurance problem: State lawmakers are reviving a decades-old debate over whether to stifle large damage claims against businesses and insurers, less than two months after Gov. Jeff Landry batted down legislation that would have done so. Read more. 


New home: Red Stick Reads, Baton Rouge's only local independent bookstore, is getting a new location soon, but don’t worry, it will still be in Mid City. Read more. 

Louisiana lawmakers seek to revive this conservative priority, months ahead of 2025 session

Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday heard hours of testimony from a variety of stakeholders about the causes of Louisiana's high rates for auto insurance. Read more

Surprise collapse of $800 million grain facility plan draws activists' praise, Landry's criticism

The long-running dispute over the project took on a larger importance, touching on economic development and environmental justice concerns. Read more

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