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‘LaPolitics’: Women candidates are a force in mayoral elections
Nine women either won elections for mayor during the most recent primary elections in Louisiana or advanced to the April 30 runoffs.
House committee passes Capitol Lake duck hunt resolution meant as joke
A Louisiana House resolution that included a clause to allow the House speaker and a representative of his choice to conduct a duck hunt...
Nursing home reforms don’t appear to be on Legislature’s radar this session
The failure to protect nursing home residents from the squalid conditions of an evacuation center staged in an old pesticide warehouse in Tangipahoa Parish was arguably the biggest scandal from Hurricane Ida. The homes were owned by Baton Rouge businessperson Bob Dean.
Alford: A tale of two Garys for Democrats
The Republican side of Louisiana’s developing race for governor has turned into a complete free-for-all, thanks to the dearth of announced candidates.
Wanting to aid small business, US Senate Republicans push new laws package
Senate Republicans this morning unveiled a plan to accelerate new business enterprises by encouraging young firms to trade on public markets, protecting retail investors...
Lawmakers want small property insurers to have more ‘skin in the game’
A bill pending in the state House of Representatives would more than triple the minimum investment that property insurers would be required to have to operate in Louisiana.
Law firm has charged Legislature $78K for ‘redistricting advice’ so far
An out-of-state law firm has charged the Louisiana Legislature $78,081 for providing “redistricting advice,” according to an invoice released Thursday after a public records...
‘LaPolitics’: New congressional map heads to court
There are 110 days to go until qualifying begins July 20 for congressional candidates, who, as of today, have no idea what their districts...
Civil rights groups sue to overturn Louisiana’s new congressional map
As predicted, several civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit to block Louisiana's new congressional map, arguing the boundaries violate the Voting Rights Act because it doesn't add a second majority-Black district, USA Today Network reports.
What the ‘Secure Act 2.0.’ means for retirement savings
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that proponents say will improve the retirement savings system for U.S. workers, CNBC reports.
The Securing...
BRAC: Commuters need state’s $500M commitment to new bridge
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released a public policy commentary in support of protecting the $500 million allocation in Gov. John Bel Edwards’...
Alford: Lieutenant governor’s race also developing
Technically no one has announced to run for governor of Louisiana in 2023. There have been more than a few strong hints and countless...
Lawmakers prepare for veto override session on congressional map
As the Legislature prepares to go into a special session Wednesday to decide whether to override Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto of state lawmakers'...
GOP lawmakers face thin margins to override Gov. Edwards’ congressional map veto
The Louisiana Legislature is all but certain to have a veto override session starting Wednesday. What Republican leaders don’t know is whether they have enough votes to overturn Gov. John Bel Edwards’ rejection and put their version of Louisiana’s congressional map into place.
‘LaPolitics’: Judicial nomination chatter emerges from DC
DeCuir for the court? The vice president for legal affairs and general counsel for LSU, Winston DeCuir Jr., could pick up a job promotion...
Louisiana lawmakers advance proposal to expand size of wind energy leases
A proposal to expand the size of wind energy projects off Louisiana advanced Wednesday in the Legislature. Proponents say it will make the state...
Legislators want Louisiana drivers to keep their hands off their phones
Drivers in Louisiana may soon be prohibited from holding their cellphones when they drive.
Alford: Speculation over Garret Graves’ future plans grows
As U.S. Rep. Garret Graves approaches his fourth reelection bid, speculation about his future is intensifying.
‘LaPolitics’: First week offers answers into where session is headed
There was a whole lot more politics than policies during the first week of the regular session. Questions about redistricting and the House’s investigation...
Panel investigating Ronald Greene’s death may get subpoena power
Louisiana state House lawmakers are on their way to granting subpoena power to special committees known as "select committees" like the one created to...
