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Kevin McGill

Mar. 13, 2026, 3:35 PM EDT

By Kevin McGill

Kevin McGill is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, who has written and reported on Louisiana government, politics and culture since 1978. He retired from full time journalism in 2025 after 41 years with The Associated Press. He lives in New Orleans with his wife, Angie, and writes regularly about public affairs on Substack, https://substack.com/@kevinmcgill3

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