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’: 30 bills already filed for upcoming session  

With the special session out of the way, we can fully turn our attention to the upcoming regular session that convenes on April 10.

Alford: Republicans reach for more legislative control

As state lawmakers approach their final regular session of the term, outside players like donors, consultants and even other elected officials are plotting paths to gain more Republican seats in the House and Senate during the fall elections.

‘LaPolitics’: Kennedy says governor’s race not set

LaPolitics: You decided against running for governor, but you’re still in a position to...

Alford: Who will drive this fall’s policy conversation?  

“No one is talking about policy.”  That’s how Lanny Keller, a member of The Advocate’s...

‘LaPolitics’: Will hemp law be repealed?

Legislators are working quietly behind the scenes to potentially repeal all or part of a law that was authored by House Speaker Clay Schexnayder to promote the production and sale of industrial hemp and related products.

Alford: Parish president races will drive fall ballot 

While the last couple of years have offered up some red-hot mayoral races, the 2023 fall ballot will fall short on the same kind of municipal mania. 

‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Tax issues pepper municipal policy agendas 

LaPolitics: We saw a tremendous amount of mayoral action on last year’s ballots. It...

Alford: Can any candidate match Jeff Landry’s $7.3M?

Before he was endorsed by the Louisiana Republican Party last fall, Attorney General Jeff...

‘LaPolitics’: Three questions for the Senate Commerce chair

LaPolitics: You’re still somewhat new to the position of Senate Commerce chair, but surely...

Alford: Democratic side of governor’s race gets messy

While the Republican side of the governor’s race doesn’t exactly lack drama and intrigue, the Democratic side of things has become a downright mystery.
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