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Bill would end eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines
A Louisiana legislator wants to help keep landowners from losing their property to pipelines needed for the dozens of carbon capture projects proposed around the state.
St. George incorporation appeal hearing set for Tuesday
Attorneys for the St. George incorporation effort in East Baton Rouge Parish have another chance to make their case, this time on Tuesday to the Louisiana Court of Appeal for the First Circuit.
Louisiana near bottom in number of women state legislators
As the world celebrates Women's History Month, the Louisiana Legislature is still a boys club for the most part, with fewer than one in five seats held by women, USA Today Network reports.
‘LaPolitics’: PSC’s Mike Francis eyeing secretary of state race
Public Service Commissioner Mike Francis of Crowley, the former chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party, is "seriously considering" a challenge to Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin.
U.S. Rep. Graves won’t run for governor
Baton Rouge Republican U.S. Rep. Garret Graves told supporters today in a fundraising email that he will not run for governor.
Graves was one of...
Gov. Edwards aims to boost the state’s business ties with Japan, S. Korea on...
Gov. John Bel Edwards is in Asia this week working to cultivate business development.
Edwards is joined by Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson as...
Former DOTD secretary Shawn Wilson enters governor’s race
Former transportation secretary Shawn Wilson is officially joining the race to replace term-limited Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Daylight saving time bill would allow Louisiana to spring forward forever
Louisiana has a law in place to make daylight saving time permanent if Congress passes the "Sunshine Protection Act" filed this week by Florida...
Three talking points from Louisiana gubernatorial candidates’ forum
At this early stage in the governor’s race, the four announced Republican gubernatorial candidates are hitting on similar campaign messages, though offering few specifics...
‘LaPolitics’: Latest storylines from the governor’s race
After moving swiftly last year to secure the early support of the Louisiana Republican Party, Attorney General Jeff Landry is preparing to leave soon...
Gov. Edwards names new DOTD secretary
Gov. John Bel Edwards has named Eric Kalivoda as the new secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development, replacing the retiring Shawn Wilson.
GOP state lawmaker seeks moratorium on Lake Maurepas carbon capture wells
A state lawmaker wants to suspend plans to drill carbon capture wells in Lake Maurepas while seeking assurance that the project will not harm the environment.
Industry leader says air monitoring ‘data dump’ won’t keep public safer
State Sen. Cleo Fields, D-Baton Rouge, plans to try again to impose real-time public air monitoring for Louisiana industrial plants.
How the candidates are polling in Louisiana governor’s race
A recent poll paid for by Jeff Landry’s campaign shows the attorney general as the top choice among Republicans and independents in the race...
Gov. Edwards wants to raise the minimum wage for state workers, but by how...
After years of failing to convince lawmakers to raise the minimum wage for all Louisiana residents, Gov. John Bel Edwards may have to settle for raising it for just state government employees.
LABI reacts to Gov. Edwards’ $45.7B budget proposal
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry today released a response to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ state budget proposal.
‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Online access will be a key focus for media during session
LaPolitics: As the general counsel for the Louisiana Press Association, you lock up on a lot of bills related to public meetings and public...
Still on the fence, Garret Graves feeling the heat to enter governor’s race
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says he is facing "extraordinary pressure" to run for governor and continues to weigh a decision on whether to enter this year's race
How expensive will the Louisiana governor’s race get?
Campaign spending on Louisiana's 2023 governor's race may set a record, topping $100 million for the first time, USA Today Network reports.
"It seems...
Metro Council to receive reports on injuries, damages from police responses
The Metro Council will receive several reports next month from local law enforcement agencies on injuries to the public and damage to property while responding to calls or in pursuit of suspects.
