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’: Three tax questions for the Ways and Means vice chair

LaPolitics: With reelection for state lawmakers scheduled for next fall and a tax session...

Alford: GOP governor could test Legislature’s newfound independence

As we approach the 2023 statewide election cycle, Republicans are on the verge of capturing a supermajority in both the House and Senate for the first time in modern history.

Alford: Capitol politics intensify ahead of 2023

The ongoing election cycle and speculation about control of Congress kept most politicos in Louisiana busy and distracted this fall.

‘LaPolitics’: DC officials stole this week’s news cycle

In the long history of Louisiana’s congressional delegation, few members have been as successful...

Alford: Secretary of state election enters new era

Following a tumultuous term marked by controversies involving perceived election irregularities and lucrative voting...

‘LaPolitics’: Workforce Q&A with LCTCS president

LaPolitics: The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will bring 12,000 jobs to southeast Louisiana, largely in...

Alford: Governor’s race kicks off with a firestorm

It’s probably safe to call Attorney General Jeff Landry the leading candidate for governor....

‘La Politics’: AG candidates making moves

State Rep. John Stefanski of Crowley raised roughly $250,000 for his attorney general campaign...

Alford: Alliances will be critical in governor’s race

As the 2023 field for governor continues to develop, the announced candidates (there are...

‘LaPolitics’: A Q&A with the only declared candidate for treasurer

LaPolitics: You seem to be the only announced candidate for state treasurer. Do you...
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