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4 days ago
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Should the Patriots be worried about Morgan Moses?
Should the Patriots be worried about Morgan Moses? originally appeared on The Sporting News After leaving practice on Monday, Morgan Moses was limited for the following two practice sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday for the New England Patriots. The 34-year-old signed a three-year, $24 million contract this offseason, and is in line to take the starting right tackle job to begin the regular season. Moses has had a career riddled with small injuries, and although head coach Mike Vrabel didn't confirm that this is another one, the media has begun to prepare for the worst. In 2024, Moses missed multiple games due to a Grade 2 MCL tear in his knee, along with meniscus damage and a small fracture he suffered in Week 3. Despite playing through the injury, it lingered through the rest of the season. Wednesday's practice saw Moses running with the third-string offensive line group, still showing up to practice, but in a limited capacity. Demontrey Jacobs replaced the 12-year veteran at right tackle with the starters on Wednesday, and would most likely battle with Marcus Bryant for the starting job if Moses misses any time. Last season was a rough one for Jacobs, who finished the year with a 38.2 overall PFF blocking grade, good for 137th out of 140 qualified players. Bryant enters his rookie season as a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Missouri, and has impressed the coaching staff early on. It would be difficult for either of the young backups to replace the production of Moses if the situation arises, as the 34-year-old has been a solid anchor for the past 12 years. The Patriots gave up 52 sacks as an offensive line unit in 2024, which was fifth-worst in the league. Moses was a big part of multiple offseason additions to attempt to better protect Drake Maye, and would be a big loss if he misses any time.
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10-06-2025
- Politics
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Sharing an elected Louisiana leader's personal info could soon result in fines, jail time
A legislative proposal originally intended to provide an additional layer of security to judges and prosecutors who deal with violent criminals has been altered to shield a broad range of personal information about state elected officials in Louisiana. (Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator) A legislative proposal originally intended to provide an additional layer of security to judges and prosecutors who deal with violent criminals has been altered to shield a broad range of personal information about state elected officials in Louisiana. Free speech and good government advocates are concerned officials could use the law, which will take effect unless the governor vetoes the proposal, to silence critics, punish journalists and keep unfavorable information out of the public's hands. Last week, the legislature gave final approval to House Bill 681 by Rep. Marcus Bryant, D-New Iberia, after Sen. Caleb Kleinpeter, R-Port Allen, added last-minute amendments to include statewide elected officials, members of the Public Service Commission and state lawmakers under an existing state law that shields their personal information from being made public. The amended version of the bill passed the Senate on a 36-0 vote and the House on an 89-0 vote. The law prevents the elected officials' home addresses, phone numbers, personal email addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, federal tax identification numbers, bank account numbers, credit and debit card numbers, license plate numbers from being published in government records or on a public website. Also protected under the law are marital records and birthdates. An official's church, the school or daycare their child attends and the employment location of their spouse, children or dependents would also be shielded. 'It's incredibly concerning and broad … in a way I cannot describe because I don't yet know how bad it's going to be,' said attorney Scott Sternberg, who works on First Amendment cases, adding that such prosecutions would likely be unconstitutional. If Gov. Jeff Landry allows the proposal to become law, the newly included elected officials could request their personal information be removed from public records. It could also be used to force someone to remove an online post with personal information about the elected officials. For example, the law could be wielded against somebody who raises concerns about conflicts of interest pertaining to the employment of an elected official's spouse or child. If that person does not comply, they can be sued and face misdemeanor charges that carry up to 90 days in prison, a $1,000 fine or both. The bill could allow the sealing of marital records to prevent the public from learning of allegations of abuse in a divorce proceeding. 'In Louisiana's constitution … we have decided the people are entitled to certain information, because … the people have learned to check up on the government every now and then,' Sternberg said. 'Whenever an exception [to public records law] passes … it limits the public's right to access,' Sternberg added. Broadening the scope of the bill without public debate troubles good governance advocates. 'Slipping such a significant public records exemption into a bill with little acknowledgment and no debate raises questions about what people are trying to hide and undermines transparency,' said Steven Procopio, president of Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana. Lawmakers and other individuals involved in Bryant's legislation have not been willing to say how the last-minute amendments got into the bill. 'These bills are not mine. I'm just bringing them,' Bryant said in an interview, referring questions to Zach Daniels, executive director of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, who declined to comment for this report. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said he asked to have statewide elected officials added to the bill but not state lawmakers or Public Service Commission members. Temple said billboards bearing his home address have been put up around the state, prompting his request. Senate President Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, said he did not ask for the amendments but supports them. Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis, D-Baton Rouge, posted on social media he had 'no clue' how PSC members were added, adding he did not support the legislation. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
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04-06-2025
- General
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Louisiana lawmakers weigh shielding their personal information from disclosure
The Louisiana Board of Ethics has hired a new ethics administrator on a temporary basis after facing pushback from state lawmakers. (Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator). The Louisiana Senate approved last-minute amendments to a bill that would shield the personal information of state lawmakers, statewide elected officials and public service commissioners from being shared with the public. In its original state, House Bill 681 by Rep. Marcus Bryant, D-New Iberia, would have added retired district attorneys, assistant district attorneys and district attorney investigators to an existing law that shields certain personal information of 'protected individuals' from public disclosure. Existing law currently only lists judges, retired judges, current and retired judicial commissioners and hearing officers as protected individuals. Bryant's bill passed the Senate as amended on a unanimous vote and has to return to the House for approval of those changes. The bill is scheduled for a final vote Wednesday. Tacking on the amendments with no opportunity for public input is troubling to government watchdogs. 'While it's reasonable to protect certain sensitive information about elected officials, quietly adding these provisions to a bill about district attorneys and other judicial officers, without public debate, is not the right way to do it,' Steven Procopio, president of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, said in an emailed comment. 'Especially when the law threatens violators with jail time' The law shields home addresses, phone numbers, personal email address, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, federal tax identification numbers, bank account numbers, credit or debit card numbers, license plate numbers, marital records and date of birth. An official's church, the school or daycare of their child attends and the employment location of their spouse, children or dependents would also be shielded. The existing law creates a process for protected individuals to have their personal information taken down from public view and allows for them to sue if their request is not followed. Violators can be charged with a misdemeanor and could face jail time. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
