Dynamics of the 10/12 are delegation changing

When it comes to the various legislative delegations representing the 10/12 corridor, there’s a good bit of hustle and bustle to keep tabs on. From new policy assignments to political jockeying, it’s a sign of the dramatic times to come, what with an unprecedented budget shortfall only months away, re-election around the corner and redistricting hanging in the wings. In Baton Rouge, the stock of Republican Sen. Dan Claitor recently got kicked up a notch. Claitor, a freshman, has given up his seat on the retirement panel for a spot on the influential Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee, which has taxing oversight in the Senate. Even more impressive, though, is that Claitor has also managed to hold firm to his seat on the budget-crafting Finance Committee. That means Claitor will be serving on both of his chamber’s top money committees – and he’s the only member of the Louisiana Legislature with that distinction. To read the full story, click here.