On March 22, 1972 the United States Congress put before the states the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution. The proposed 27th amendment was, at the time, a culmination of over 100 years of work by a variety of advocates to try to introduce true equality into the political framework of our nation …

State Senator Jean Paul “JP” Morrell was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Alliance for Good Government at a ceremony in New Orleans on Friday. This year, Sen. Morrell authored 54 bills, including historic legislation that passed to help dismantle institutional racism, increase protections for the survivors of domestic violence, and expand tax refunds …

By Tim Morris, Columnist tmorris@nola.com, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune The fate of Harrah’s quest for a no-bid, 30-year extension of its state casino license in New Orleans, a full six years before the contract expires, could be decided Monday (May 14) in a Senate committee that appears to be leaning toward putting the issue on …

By The Associated Press Louisiana is set to strengthen its law against bestiality, despite some initial fears the proposal was an underhanded ploy to eliminate a state ban on sodomy. The Senate on Monday (May 14) sent the bill to the office of the governor, who is expected to sign it into law. Sen. J.P. …

DeRay, Clint and Brittany discuss women’s wages, misconduct records for corrections officers, prison riots in context, and Donald Glover. Louisiana State Senator JP Morrell joins DeRay to talk about his efforts to overturn a law that does not require a unanimous jury for criminal convictions.

Sen. Morrell Introduces Legislation to Recall Louisiana Troops from Border in Response to “Ongoing Crisis” with Migrant Children In response to the inhumane, un-American practice of separating children from their parents who were detained as they attempted to enter the U.S. illegally, State Senator Jean Paul Morrell (D – New Orleans) introduced Senate Resolution 9 …

By Julia O’Donoghue | NOLA.com Gov. John Bel Edwards signed two new laws this week meant to protect people who complain about sexual harassment and other misconduct from being silenced. Sen. J.P. Morrell, D-New Orleans, sponsored both measures, and they go into effect Aug. 1. The first will prevent people accused of sexual misconduct from …

By Stephanie Grace | The Advocate State Sen. JP Morrell is known for wearing sneakers around the State Capitol, a fashion statement that works just as well as a metaphor. If it seemed as if the New Orleans Democrat was always on the move during the legislative session that wrapped up last week, it’s because …