Jeremy Harper

Louisiana Treasurer John Kennedy is a prolific fundraiser. But some of his most generous donors are those who broker multimillion-dollar financing deals before the...

(Photography by Don Kadair: Louisiana Treasurer John Kennedy) In the campaign commercial released this summer,...

Capitol Views: Clock ticking on budget as session draws to close

With the Legislature’s 6 p.m. adjournment deadline inching closer and closer, Gov. Bobby Jindal...

Capitol Views: Session negotiations continue, secret ballot idea floated

With the session winding down to adjournment Thursday at 6 p.m., it appears lawmakers...

The Louisiana budget fight reaches a crescendo in the final days of the session

(AP photo by Melinda Deslatte; From left to right: Senate President John Alario, R-Westwego; Senate...

Capitol Views: Broome bids farewell to Senate

Although she has a few months left remaining in her term—and potentially another political...

Capitol Views: Senate rejects funding formula for schools

Citing the need to meet the state’s unfunded health care needs, the Senate Education...

Capitol Views: SAVE Act failure sets stage for budget veto by Jindal

In a pivotal moment in the 2015 legislative session, the House Ways and Means...

Capitol Views: Louisiana lawmaker yanks fantasy gaming bill

Louisiana residents who hope they legally can play online fantasy sports games for cash...

Capitol Views: Committee OKs boost in road money

State voters would have the chance this fall to decide whether to carve out...

Capitol Views: Lawmakers still seek solution to City Court dispute

A proposal to add a new minority district to the Baton Rouge City Court...