Politics & Policy

‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Pollster John Couvillon

LaPolitics: What’s too small when it comes to polling? Can you poll just about...

Seafood restaurant, Old Scenic Highway development on Planning Commission agenda

The Planning Commission later this month will consider a rezoning application for a new seafood restaurant on Siegen Lane as well as a pair of requests involving a proposed development near Zachary.

Supreme Court ruling threatens Louisiana’s congressional map

Today’s surprising U.S. Supreme Court ruling overthrowing Alabama's congressional map because it dilutes Black voting power could also erase Louisiana's congressional boundaries and require the state to add a second majority Black district.

Brian Kelly, Nick Saban among big names in DC to discuss pay for student-athletes

Some of the biggest names in college football are meeting with lawmakers this week...

Restrictions on carbon capture quashed in Louisiana Legislature

A handful of Louisiana lawmakers brought bills this session to address public outcry over carbon capture and sequestration projects, but their fellow legislators rejected most of their proposals. 

State lawmakers nearing deadline to pass a budget

As the clock ticks down to adjournment, Louisiana legislators still need to pass a budget. 
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LSU launches economics, business and public policy research center

LSU's E.J. Ourso College of Business today announced the establishment of the Center for...

Louisiana Legislature agrees to raise spending cap 

The Louisiana House voted 85-19 today to lift the state spending cap by a total of $1.65 billion, ending months of speculation over whether a group of conservative legislators could block more than a billion dollars in additional government spending over the next 13 months. 

Opinion| A portrait of insanity

Louisiana legislators know the tax code is a mess but rather than solve the problem they make it worse to aid their reelection hopes.