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LMOGA criticizes Biden’s policies after he tells refiners to increase production
President Joe Biden called on U.S. oil refiners today to produce more gasoline and diesel, saying their profits have tripled during a time of...
Louisiana legislators ask for more time to redraw congressional maps
Louisiana’s legislative leaders are asking for at least 10 more days to comply with a federal judge’s order to redraw congressional districts so two have black majorities. Today, the judge scheduled a hearing on that request for Thursday.
Alford: Investigations, litigation overlapping at Capitol
Parallel inquiries into State Police activities on the legislative and federal levels helped drive the politics of the Capitol this past spring.
Special redistricting session back on after appeals court ruling
A federal appeals court has lifted its hold on Louisiana’s congressional redistricting. The ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means a special session can start Wednesday for a remap ordered by a district judge.
With judicial stay order, legislators ask Gov. Edwards to cancel special session
The Louisiana Legislature is planning to ask Gov. John Bel Edwards to rescind his call for a special session to redraw Louisiana’s congressional boundary line
‘LaPolitics’: Turnover on the rise in state Senate
When lawmakers are sworn into office in 2024, roughly 30% or more of the state Senate could be new faces, as compared to the start of the current term. Moreover, that figure may continue to climb.
State Rep. Scott McKnight first to announce candidacy for treasurer
Republican Louisiana State Rep. Scott McKnight today announced his candidacy for state treasurer. McKnight has represented District 68 since 2020.
Gov. Edwards calls special session to redraw congressional maps
Gov. John Bel Edwards today called a special session of Louisiana’s Legislature to redraw Louisiana’s congressional district maps to include two majority Black districts,
Budget boom drives session agenda, but fiscal cliff lies ahead
Louisiana lawmakers completed a three-month regular session more likely to be remembered for the post-pandemic spending spree, record-setting education increases and significant infrastructure investments than for sweeping policy changes.
Infrastructure investments highlight just-completed regular session
The Louisiana Legislature made significant infrastructure investments during the 2022 session, thanks to state surplus and federal dollars.
Alford: Regular session may be over but the politics linger
The regular session has ended, but the politics produced inside the Capitol over the past three months are going to linger a bit longer.
Lawmakers approve up to $40M per year for new Mississippi River bridge
The Louisiana Legislature has approved a bill that would dedicate up to $40 million per year for a new Mississippi River bridge crossing in the Baton Rouge area.
Legislature votes to create road use fee for hybrid, electric vehicle drivers
A bill ending the free ride for electric and hybrid vehicle owners—who don’t pay gas taxes at the same rate as other drivers—on Louisiana roads won final passage in the Legislature on Sunday, setting the stage for the first road use fees in the state.
‘No excuse’ to withhold deadly arrest video, governor says
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says there was “no excuse” for a video he watched of the deadly arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene failing to reach prosecutors for another six months.
‘LaPolitics’: Constitutional amendments stacking up for fall ballot
As of this morning, there will be at least eight constitutional amendments on the Nov. 8 ballot, including three that were passed by lawmakers during the ongoing regular session that ends Monday.
Rick Ward’s Senate district offers rare pickup opportunity for Democrats
District 17 has a history of electing Democrats, and while it has trended more Republican lately, it’s not a slam dunk for the GOP.
Lawmakers ask Gov. Edwards to testify in Ronald Greene probe
As reported in a Daily Report news alert earlier today, Louisiana lawmakers have asked Gov. John Bel Edwards and his top attorneys to testify...
State Sen. Rick Ward of Port Allen leaving Legislature for private sector
State Sen. Rick Ward, R-Port Allen, today announced plans to leave his Senate seat for a “good opportunity in the private sector,” WBRZ-TV and WVLA NBC Local 33 report.
News alert: Gov. Edwards asked to appear before legislative committee investigating Ronald Greene incident
What did Gov. John Bel Edwards know about the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene by Louisiana State Police and when did he know it?
Will St. George follow in Central’s footsteps with successful appeal?
The incorporation of Central was a major point of discussion in the St. George incorporation trial, and St. George supporters hoped to emulate the parish’s last new city.
