Doug Johnson, chairman of the Kansas Equal Rights Amendment Committee, asked Senate President Ty Masterson, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, to lead the effort to bring the Senate and House together before Dec. 31 to vote on an amendment that could then be placed before Kansas voters. Two-thirds of both chambers would need to endorse an amendment for it to be placed on statewide ballots in Kansas.
OIL CITY, La. — With the U.S. House of Representatives in recess, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson returned home to Northwest Louisiana this week to host a roundtable with agricultural producers facing heavy economic pressure and competitive trade challenges.
SHREVEPORT, La.  — As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, members of the Adai Caddo Nation gathered at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum in Shreveport to share their history, culture and connection to the region. The presentation was part of the City of Shreveport's America 250 speaker series, "The Threads That Bind Us," which highlights stories and contributions from communities connected to the area's history. The lecture focused on the Adai Caddo Nation's past, present and future, highlighting the tribe's role in the history of Louisiana and the United States.The Adai Caddo are an Indigenous people with 10,000 years of history tied to present-day Louisiana and Texas. During the presentation, speakers discussed the tribe's long-standing connection to the Caddo region and its survival through generations of change. They also highlighted the tribe's involvement in major historical events, including the American Revolution, where historical records list the Adai Caddo as allies. Descendants of the Adai Caddo Nation attended the event wearing traditional regalia and sharing their heritage with community members. Chief John Davis said the event was a meaningful opportunity to represent the tribe during America's 250th anniversary. "I think the main thing that I would like for just a typical lay person to take away is that we have always been here," Davis said. "We are you, and you are us. That's how far it goes back." Davis said the tribe has faced challenges throughout history but continues to preserve its identity and traditions. He said the Adai Caddo Nation currently has about 300 registered members and that events like the lecture help educate the public about the tribe's history and contributions. The Adai Caddo Nation will host a public pow wow on Oct. 18. More information about the tribe can be found at AdaiCaddo.com.
BOSSIER CITY, La. - House Speaker Mike Johnson stayed largely neutral Thursday on Louisiana’s proposed congressional redistricting map, saying only that he hopes voters across the state feel fairly represented.
