Jeremy Alford covers the best (and the worst) in Louisiana politics and government through a Tuesday opinion column and a news aggregation item on Fridays. When he isn't fishing or managing his emotions during another New Orleans Pelicans season, he serves as the managing editor of LaPolitics Weekly, The Tracker and Beltway Beat. He is the author of “The Last Constitution” and co-authored “Long Shot: A Soldier, a Senator, a Serious Sin, an Epic Louisiana Election” and “The Party Is Over: The New Louisiana Politics.” His work has received support from the Pulitzer Prizes, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Center for Public Broadcasting.

‘LaPolitics’: Landry is building his transition team 

If the business of politics is your business, then the past week has certainly held your attention as Gov.-elect Jeff Landry moved forward with his official transition process. The details were made official during a press conference in Lafayette. 

Alford: Lawmakers remain focused on leadership races  

The internal legislative elections for president of the Louisiana Senate and speaker of the House of Representatives are developing rapidly as politicos wrap up the 2023 election cycle.  

‘LaPolitics’: Restaurants prepare for new term of state government

LaPolitics: The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing a new threshold for overtime pay,...

Alford: Legislative leadership races coming into focus

After this past weekend’s primary elections, the drama and intrigue surrounding the Louisiana Legislature’s...

‘LaPolitics’: Americans for Prosperity’s new state director talks policy and politics 

LaPolitics: What is Americans for Prosperity hoping to hear from candidates this election cycle? Are there any key issues?

Alford: Turnout may define election primary

Despite an early voting process that underperformed, state election officials are standing by a primary turnout prediction of somewhere between 42% and 46%. 

‘LaPolitics’: Q&A with consultant Michael Wong 

LaPolitics: You’re managing the Common Sense for American PAC, which in Louisiana this cycle...

Alford: Legislative races yield hot election stories

Have you heard about the Acadiana state Senate race where one of the candidates...

‘LaPolitics’: Governor candidates urged to prioritize the coast

The Environmental Defense Action Fund launched a new six-figure television ad buy calling on...

Alford: An unpredictable secretary of state’s race?

If you’re not paying attention to the secretary of state’s race, then you’re missing out on what may be the most interesting Louisiana election of 2024.
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