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The Louisiana Legislature kicked off its decennial redistricting session today and will have roughly three weeks to draw new election maps. But make no mistake— mapmaking isn’t the only task at hand for lawmakers.

By January 2014, during the last open race for governor in Louisiana, the field of candidates was already hopping and bopping. 

The boundaries between home and work have been scrambled by two years of working...

The trajectories of Louisiana’s mainline political parties have been all over the map in terms of modern history.

The upcoming regular session will be an opportunity for conservatives in the Legislature to take another swing at issues that didn’t quite work out last year.

If you ever require a quick read on which way a U.S. House or...

What if we held Baton Rouge and the parish that calls the capital city home to the same standards of excellence demanded of our beloved LSU football program?

While Baton Rouge and the Capital Region have many assets, it's time to focus on the attributes that will attract and retain residents.

It’s said that downtown is the living room of any community. It’s the place...

A visual look at the quality of life, economic, academic and athletic assets of Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.