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’: Lawmakers preparing for heated debates over judiciary 

While Louisiana judges wield tremendous political influence, they are often sheltered from political backlash. That...

‘LaPolitics’: A breakdown of the bills Gov. Landry is backing this session

Gov. Jeff Landry kicked off this year's regular session Monday with a speech that...

‘LaPolitics:’ State’s new strategic plan targets energy growth

In an effort to bolster and grow a core of its overall business portfolio—the...

‘LaPolitics’: Cassidy campaign files FEC complaint against Letlow

The campaign of incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy filed a formal complaint with the...

‘LaPolitics’: Lawmakers approach session with hopes for future tax cuts

The House Appropriations Committee began holding budget hearings this week, and Chair Jack McFarland...

‘LaPolitics’: Lawmakers approach session with hopes for future tax cuts

The House Appropriations Committee began holding budget hearings this week, and Chair Jack McFarland...

A ‘LaPolitics’ Q&A with PAR’s Steven Procopio

LaPolitics: How transformational of a governor has Jeff Landry been over the first half...

‘LaPolitics’: Will the debate over workers’ comp be different this session?

Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Chair Alan Seabaugh said he was happy to address...

‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Louisiana Restaurant Association CEO Stan Harris

LaPolitics: Your organization has called for streamlining alcohol permitting. Where does that issue stand? Stan...

‘LaPolitics’: Constitutional convention likely to be revisited during session

While there’s still a chance the U.S. Supreme Court will reignite a redistricting debate...
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