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.

Alford: Everyone has a story in Senate race

John Kennedy has raised more money for his reelection bid than any other incumbent U.S. Senate candidate in Louisiana’s long and storied political history.  

‘LaPolitics’: Baton Rouge judicial race one to watch during qualifying

In less than two weeks, beginning July 20, the qualifying process will commence for Louisiana’s fall ballot.

Alford: New focus on defense spending in Louisiana

Last year’s annual defense bill authorized the Army and Air Force to spend more money in Louisiana than in any other state, and the strides are expected to continue as we march further into 2022. 

‘LaPolitics’: Secretaries of state headed to Baton Rouge

For the first time since Fox McKeithen was secretary of state (he served from 1988 to 2005), the National Association of Secretaries of State will hold one of its conferences in Louisiana.

Alford: Decision time for lawmakers on veto session

All of the high-profile issues from this year’s regular session, from guns and transgender athletes to vaccines and abortion, are settled.

‘LaPolitics’: Initiative will provide solar-powered hurricane relief 

Together New Orleans, U.S. Rep. Troy Carter and other officials are expected to make...

Alford: End may be near for Capitol barnburners

Much like last week, uncertainty continues to plague the biggest stories at the Capitol.

‘LaPolitics’: Trump appointee ponders run for governor in 2023

Citing a desire to make Louisiana safer, a Lafayette man who headed up the U.S. Marshals Service and served as the Western District's first African American U.S. attorney is now considering a run for governor in 2023.

Alford: Investigations, litigation overlapping at Capitol

Parallel inquiries into State Police activities on the legislative and federal levels helped drive the politics of the Capitol this past spring.

‘LaPolitics’: Turnover on the rise in state Senate 

When lawmakers are sworn into office in 2024, roughly 30% or more of the state Senate could be new faces, as compared to the start of the current term. Moreover, that figure may continue to climb.
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