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‘LaPolitics’: Schedules for legislative sessions released 

While the official word is still on the way in the form of gubernatorial or legislative calls, lawmakers are planning for the convening of...

Landry asks for pause in hiring UL System president

Republican Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has intervened in the hiring of Grambling State University President Rick Gallot to lead the University of Louisiana System, the...

Landry taps Ralph Abraham to lead the Louisiana Department of Health 

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham will lead Louisiana’s Department of Health, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry announced today.   

Louisiana judges refuse to participate in study aimed at shifting court resources 

A majority of state district court and appellate judges in Louisiana have refused to participate in a study aimed at shrinking some court systems and possibly expanding others to align with population shifts over the past four decades.

State lawmakers select dates for special sessions on crime, redistricting 

Louisiana legislative leaders have tentatively settled on dates for two special sessions to be held in January and February before their regular lawmaking session begins in March. 
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Alford: Will politics give way to policies?

All 14 of the transition councils appointed by Gov.-elect Jeff Landry wrapped up their policy work last week, just in time for Christmas. The gift...

ICYMI: Outgoing Gov. John Bel Edwards won’t rule out another run for office  

At his final press conference Monday, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards indicated he’s not retiring completely from politics at the end of his term, leaving open the possibility for another run for public office.

How Louisiana could lose millions in gas tax revenues by 2040 

A new report from a Libertarian think tank highlights Louisiana's declining gasoline tax revenues amid a government-motivated transition to electric vehicles and offers solutions...

Why Gov. John Bel Edwards wants to remain a Democrat 

Outgoing Gov. John Bel Edwards is a conservative, Southern Democrat who some have speculated might have been better served if he had been willing to switch parties. 

Federal appeals court refuses to reconsider ruling on Louisiana’s congressional map

A federal appeals court refused Friday to reconsider its ruling, meaning the Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15 to enact a new congressional map after a lower court found that the current political boundaries dilute the power of the state’s Black voters.
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‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: State Rep. Julie Emerson

LaPolitics: You recently managed the campaign of Secretary of State-elect Nancy Landry. What were the lessons learned from that campaign for Republicans in Louisiana?  State...

Alford: Inauguration fever will be costly 

The big day is quickly approaching. On Monday, Jan. 8, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry will become Gov. Jeff Landry and all of his supporters—from lobbyists and...

The DC law firm reviewing Louisiana State Police is no stranger to controversy  

With Louisiana State Police facing possible consequences for civil rights violations, the state’s incoming leaders will bring in a go-to law firm for law...

‘LaPolitics’: One more round of elections slated for 2023

Just when voters thought they were done with their shared democratic duty for the calendar year, two more elections have been called. Fortunately, if...

Financial and enrollment cliffs worry LSU’s president

LSU President William Tate listed tax policy as his primary concern going into the first year of Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s tenure with a new legislature being seated. He shared his thoughts Wednesday in an address to the school’s Faculty Senate. 

Campaign aides talk successes, failures in Louisiana governor’s race

Let Jeff be Jeff.  That was all it took to make Attorney General Jeff Landry the next governor of Louisiana, campaign manager Cory Dennis said...

State agriculture commissioner looking to boost Louisiana’s firefighting capability 

Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain plans to ask the Legislature for $43 million to beef up firefighting equipment and personnel after the...

Alford: What Louisiana House Republicans are focused on ahead of the next session

The leadership in the Republican-led House of Representatives in Baton Rouge is taking shape quicker than usual.  That’s mainly due to the October primary win...

Congressman Garret Graves wants federal funding to stem the tide of imported seafood

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser are calling for more federal funding to test imported seafood and tighter regulations to slow...
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State construction bill said to be off by $300M, threatening high-profile projects

The Louisiana Legislature’s most recent capital outlay bill calls for spending some $300 million more than is available for high-priority projects, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says.