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’: Will Democratic Party chair run for governor? 

A 1,000-sample poll went into the field in Louisiana on Thursday to test, among other things, the name of state Democratic Party Chair Katie Bernhardt for governor.

Alford: Will lawmakers debate raising their own pay? 

The upcoming regular session slated to convene April 10 would be both the most ridiculous time and—maybe—the most opportune for members of the Legislature to discuss increasing their own pay.

‘LaPolitics’: Spotlight shifts to Washington Mardi Gras

As one year gives way to another, politicos in Louisiana will increasingly turn their collective attention to Washington Mardi Gras, the multiday extravaganza slated for late next month in the Beltway.

Alford: They really said this in 2022

No one in Louisiana scored more political touchdowns this year by simply saying stuff...

Alford: They said it in 2022

No one in Louisiana scored more political touchdowns this year by simply saying stuff...

Alford: 2023 regular session coming into focus

There will be many moving pieces that go into defining next year’s regular session,...

‘LaPolitics’: Legislative races will start to take shape early in new year

As we turn the corner into the new year, politicos in the Greater Baton Rouge area will begin focusing more on next fall’s legislative elections, especially those districts with open seats.

Alford: Long shots ruled year’s final ballots

Louisiana’s last round of elections for 2022 belonged to the long shots. 

‘LaPolitics’: Kennedy hints at timeline for decision

Will he or won’t he? That’s definitely the leading question when it comes to U.S. Sen. John Kennedy and the developing race for governor.

Alford: End-of-the-year election guide

The final ballot of 2022, slated for Saturday, will probably produce a few strong...
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