Louisiana voters reject 4 constitutional amendments, handing Landry major defeat

Louisiana voters rejected all four of Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s constitutional amendments, including a proposal to overhaul tax and budget laws, potentially weakening his political influence. The defeat of Amendment 2, which aimed to lower income tax rates and restrict budget increases, was attributed by Landry to billionaire George Soros and liberal propaganda. The defeat of Amendment 3, which aimed to increase juvenile incarceration, highlighted a shift towards criminal justice reform and rejection of incarceration as the primary solution for crime.

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