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Louisiana auditors question oversight of $3.3B in state contracts

Louisiana government agencies entered into about $3.3 billion in contracts over seven years without specific approval from the Office of State Procurement, the Louisiana...

Inauguration day for Landry to begin with Mass in St. Martinville

Plans are coming together for Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s inauguration with ab"out seven weeks to go before he is officially sworn into office Jan. 8.

Landry spent millions on former Trump political consultants in run for governor 

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry spent at least $3.7 million on political consultants tied to former President Donald Trump while Landry was running for Louisiana governor over the past year. 

Paid parental leave: Incoming Louisiana legislative leaders are undecided 

Incoming leaders of the Louisiana Legislature aren’t sure yet whether they will get behind a paid parental leave policy for state workers Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards is putting in place during his final days in office. 
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What we know about Landry’s plans for paid parental leave for state workers

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry wants more information about the price tag attached to offering state workers paid parental leave before he agrees to go along...

Louisiana Supreme Court agrees to take up St. George incorporation case 

The legal battle centered around the incorporation of the city of St. George is officially heading to the Louisiana Supreme Court, the court confirmed today. 

Jeff Landry picks former Trump official to be state’s top environmental regulator

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has picked a member of former President Donald Trump’s administration to lead the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the primary state regulator tasked with protecting residents’ health and safety from industrial facilities.

Lafayette-area lawmaker expected to be next Louisiana House speaker 

Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, is expected to become the next Louisiana House speaker after the four other major candidates vying for the position dropped out of the race Monday.
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‘LaPolitics’: The government relations Q&A

LaPolitics: How has life inside Louisiana’s D.C. clique changed since the election of Speaker Mike Johnson? Is this the most influential delegation the state...

How could Gov. Edwards’ paid family leave policy affect the private sector?

The new policy could indirectly affect the private sector. State government now has a new tool to compete for workers, and when a major, high-profile employer enacts such a policy, other businesses may consider following suit. 

Edwards says all state employees will now receive paid parental leave 

Gov. John Bel Edwards this morning announced that the state will now offer paid parental leave to its some 70,000 employees. 

Baton Rouge organizations backing Congressional passage of tax policies

Several Baton Rouge organizations have signed a letter by the National Association of Manufacturers asking leaders in Congress to pass three tax provisions that impact manufacturing and business. 

Former Louisiana House speaker tapped as Landry’s budget chief 

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has named former House Speaker Taylor Barras to be his chief budget architect. 

Neighbors continue to call for scrutiny of Lake Maurepas carbon capture project 

The new state task force on carbon capture and storage projects met Monday and got an earful from opponents of a proposal to store CO2 emissions under Lake Maurepas. 
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Alford: Could local races drive turnout?

While there’s a great deal of attention focused on Louisiana’s remaining statewide runoffs for secretary of state, attorney general and treasurer, there are another 23 parishwide elections worth keeping tabs on this month. 

Legislative task force to examine Louisiana’s disaster response protocols

Efforts to better coordinate and improve Louisiana's resilience to storms and other natural disasters launched Monday with a new legislative task force.

Who used to the governor’s suite to see Beyoncé? 

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office says it doesn’t know who used the governor’s two suites at the Caesars Superdome for the sold-out Beyoncé Renaissance concert in New Orleans Sept. 27

‘LaPolitics’: Just how low will turnout numbers go for the runoff election?

Seven nonconsecutive days of early voting begin today for what should be Louisiana’s final elections of 2023. You can find out if you’re eligible...

Louisiana Legislature set to revisit carbon capture debate

A Louisiana legislative task force established to consider the local impacts of carbon capture and sequestration will begin meeting on Monday. 

Dozens of state boards and commissions haven’t met in years 

An annual review of Louisiana's governing boards shows a net increase of five from the prior year, as well as 14 inactive and dozens that haven't reported any meetings since 2019.