Dynamics of the 10/12 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, there are signs of coming drama, 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 boosted. 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 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. For the rest of 10/12 Corridor Weekly, click here. —Jeremy Alford