Tweets of the Week in Louisiana Politics #68

Week of June 8th, 2025

Hello all,

Welcome back to the latest edition of the “Tweets of the Week in Louisiana Politics” series here on the Louisiana First Standard.

So without further ado, let’s dive into the top news headlines in Louisiana politics and culture from last week:

#1 Governor Jeff Landry fails to deliver on key legislative priorities during the 2025 legislative session

#2 Law enforcement arrest the alleged girlfriend of escaped jail inmate Derrick Groves

#3 Far-left political extremists gather for “No Kings” protests across Louisiana on Flag Day (June 14th)

#4 Governor Jeff Landry VETOES key insurance reform bill (SB 111) near the end of the 2025 legislative session

#4 ICE agents arrest an allegedly gang-affiliated illegal alien in the New Orleans area last week

#5 The Louisiana legislature’s 2025 legislative session is now OVER

Lagniappe posts:

#6 The Louisiana state legislature failed to provide necessary funding for Louisiana’s education savings account (ESA)

#7 HB 77 from the 2025 Legislative session increases the maximum TOPS scholarship award to $12,000 for Louisiana students

Thank you all for reading, and may Christ Jesus bless the state of Louisiana! Only Louisiana First!