Politics & Policy

What will the Alabama gambling case mean for college sports? 

Alabama fired its baseball coach this week amid an investigation into suspicious bets involving...

PAR commentary: House budget plan is setting the stage for a late-session clash 

Spending plans crafted by Republican leaders in the Louisiana House and approved this week would trade most of the governor’s recommended education investments to instead pay down retirement debt, setting up a financial clash with senators who want a different approach.

Lawmaker accuses LSU System of neglecting Shreveport campus 

State Rep. Thomas Pressly, R-Shreveport, blasted LSU System administrators on the House floor Thursday

US added 253,000 jobs in April despite Fed’s rate hikes 

America’s employers added a healthy 253,000 jobs in April, evidence of a labor market that still shows surprising resilience despite rising interest rates.

‘LaPolitics’: A Trump ticket in Louisiana?

This is the second party endorsement for a candidate closely aligned to former President Donald Trump.

Louisiana lawmakers want to be seen on God’s side during election year

During an election year in Louisiana, lawmakers want to be seen as on God's side in a state where Christianity is the dominant faith. 
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JR Ball: Personal income is a taxing issue   

Let’s set aside for the moment that state Rep. Richard Nelson’s utopian dream of taking a blowtorch to Louisiana’s personal income.

US initial jobless claims rise but remain low overall

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week but remains low overall.

Opinion| Personal income is a taxing issue

Getting rid of the Louisiana personal income tax will require a complete overhaul of how we've done business for nearly a century.

Opinion| Remember, ‘It’s the economy, stupid’

There will be many issues debated during the governor's race, but which candidate will do the best job of growing the Louisiana economy?