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Louisiana elections plan goes before federal judge this weekÂ
Louisiana Republican officials' reluctance to allow expanded mail-in voting this fall—despite having done so for summer elections—is at issue in a federal case unfolding...
Mayor’s race off to slow startÂ
Mayoral candidates have been making the rounds, attending various community events, albeit while keeping a social distance, as they try to kickstart an otherwise lackluster...
The future of higher education in Louisiana is an educated guess
Colleges and universities across Louisiana are dealing with the harsh financial realities of a pandemic while also charting a path into an uncertain future.
‘LaPolitics’: Super PAC to play role in PSC races; local races still driving turnout
A Jefferson Parish-based super PAC called Citizens for Energy Independence has filed a report with the state Ethics Administration and is positioned to play...
News Alert: Wicker disqualified from mayor’s race
Tara Wicker has been disqualified from this year's East Baton Rouge mayoral race following a ruling by the First Circuit Court of Appeals, which found the longtime Metro Council member failed to file two years of state tax returns.
‘LaPolitics’: Is a generational change underway in lobbying industry?
Jason DeCuir, a trusted ally of the business lobby and the chairman of the Legislature’s recovery task force, has acquired a 50% ownership stake...
Half of Metro Council turns over this fall but will power dynamic change?
Nearly a week after qualifying ended, the Metro Council races have generated little interest so far.
But the contests are worth noting because six of...
Marcelle enters increasingly crowded race for Baton Rouge mayor
State Rep. C. Denise Marcelle ended weeks of speculation Tuesday, with the official announcement she has decided to enter the Baton Rouge mayor’s race.
Marcelle...
Gary Chambers follows viral video with national TV appearance, calling for Baton Rouge to...
A video showing Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers Jr. calling out East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Connie Bernard has gone viral, capturing...
Field for Baton Rouge mayor’s race poised to grow
The Baton Rouge mayoral race appears to be taking shape. Metro Council member Matt Watson announced his long-rumored candidacy in mid-May, just as the...
Louisiana Senate president, House speaker launch organization to shape messageÂ
Louisiana Senate President Page Cortez and Speaker of the House Clay Schexnayder are together launching a legislative leadership organization geared toward communicating critical legislative...
‘LaPolitics’: Scratch-off numbers offer promise
Good news on the fiscal front is hard to find these days on the state level—unless you look below the surface. That’s because, according...
BRAC report: Excessive tort costs Capital Region over $200M a year
Louisiana’s legal environment costs the Capital Region more than $200 million in excessive tort costs each year, according to a report released today by...
Gov. John Bel Edwards announces phase 1 of reopening begins May 15
Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced with the COVID-19 curve flattening that Louisiana will enter the first phase of reopening the state economy.
Pandemic pivot: Pressure mounts, but restarting the Louisiana economy won’t be easy
Pressure is mounting to ease COVID-19-related restrictions on business, but restarting the economy won’t be easy—or fast.
Lawmakers to consider striking at Edwards’ stay-at-home orderÂ
Republican lawmakers trying to unravel Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards' statewide stay-at-home order will take their first strike Wednesday, in a hearing offering clues...
Louisiana Legislature returns to grapple with pandemic-caused budget woesÂ
With some in masks and others uncovered, Louisiana lawmakers Monday resumed the final four weeks of a legislative session stalled by the coronavirus, trying...
Louisiana lawmakers to take up tort reform despite tight deadlinesÂ
Though lawmakers have said they’ll only take up essential legislation when they return to the capitol today, tort reform is expected to be among...
Downtown library structural problem ultimately cost $3.6MÂ
When the Metro Council meets virtually Wednesday, among the items on its agenda will be to approve final acceptance of the star-crossed downtown library,...
State not looking at layoffs or massive cuts, yet
The coronavirus crisis and economic shutdown of the past month have put many states and cities that were already strapped for cash on the...
