Anna St. John
Coverage of Anna St. John in the Nexus archive.
- Two years after ‘red mud’ escaped alumina refinery, LDEQ hasn’t penalized company
Two years after red mud waste from the Atalco Gramercy alumina refinery began escaping into public waterways in Louisiana, the state has not penalized the company, instead engaging in confidential settlement negotiations. Federal courts have paused a citizen lawsuit against Atalco, and recent inspections found ongoing leaks into ditches connected to Lake Maurepas.
- LaPolitics: Sen. Kennedy may have a significant say in 5th Circuit appointment
Sen. John Kennedy is expected to influence the nomination for an open seat on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Potential candidates include Louisiana Solicitor General J. Benjamin Aguiñaga, Anna St. John, and James Baehr. Kennedy, whose position on the Judiciary Committee allows him to block nominees, previously opposed unqualified judicial picks during Trump's first term.