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St. George to appeal ruling allowing Broome, Cole to sueÂ
An attorney representing the organizers of St. George has notified 19th Judicial District Court Judge William Morvant that organizers intend to appeal his decision...
Truth and politics
Meet two Baton Rouge women and the lessons they learned about running for office.
‘LaPolitics:’ Lawmakers hope for better census participation
Just like every other entity with a critical mission or deadline during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the U.S. census is jockeying for the attention...
GOP senators reject wider mail-in vote for Louisiana primary
Republican state senators today blocked an emergency plan to expand early voting and mail-in balloting options for Louisiana’s July presidential primary, rejecting calls to...
Louisiana responds to coronavirus with rare bipartisanship
A simple gift from a bitter political rival—a medical mask emblazoned with Louisiana's state seal—has helped Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards pound home a...
‘LaPolitics:’ Former Louisiana official operating White House hotline
If members of Louisiana's congressional delegation decide to use the hotline set up by the White House to address their high-priority coronavirus issues, they'll...
St. George transition bill waiting for hearing when Legislature reconvenes
The Legislature briefly reconvenes today from its COVID-19-imposed hiatus to read any last-minute bills into the record, as today is the deadline for filing...
US Rep. Garret Graves, LABI’s Stephen Waguespack to explain federal coronavirus aid package during...
Now that the $2.2 trillion CARES Act has passed, how can it help Baton Rouge business owners and employees? There are SBA loans, the...
Analysis: Louisiana lawmakers face budget tumult amid virus
The Louisiana lawmakers who choose to show up Tuesday for a workday at the state Capitol will return to a political landscape reshaped by...
PAR urges Legislature to reconvene, address critical budget issuesÂ
The legislative session has been effectively suspended until April 13 due to COVID-19 concerns and limits on large gatherings, but with the state’s response...
US Rep. Garret Graves, LABI’s Stephen Waguespack to explain federal coronavirus aid package during...
Congress is expected to pass the $2 trillion federal stimulus package today, and President Donald Trump says he'll quickly sign it. Once approved, the...
‘LaPolitics’: The task force structure, personalities behind state’s response
The major disaster declaration for Louisiana that was approved this week by President Donald J. Trump not only sets the stage for an influx...
Mayor Broome appeals to Trump for federal aid
Just a day after city officials said they expect to be able to cover revenue losses with reserve funds and federal reimbursements, Mayor Sharon...
Audit: LSU lacks written policies covering $4.9M in administrative allowancesÂ
In a report released today, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor found LSU did not have written policies for the use of administrative allowances, which are...
Analysis: Coronavirus creates strange politics in LouisianaÂ
Disasters often make strange bedfellows, but the new coronavirus has thawed some of the frostiest relationships in Louisiana politics—or at least quieted much of...
‘LaPolitics:’ Resolutions expected for legislative staffers working from home
House Speaker Clay Schexnayder, R-Gonzales, said in a statement this week that his team is working on a set of resolutions, to be filed...
Louisiana extends filing deadline for sales tax returnsÂ
Businesses have additional time to file returns due this month for sales and excise taxes collected by the Louisiana Department of Revenue. The extended...
Congress urgently drafting $1T economic rescue packageÂ
Congress worked urgently Thursday to fashion a $1 trillion measure to prop up households and the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus outbreak, starting with...
Louisiana Department of Insurance issues new rules for insurers Â
Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon yesterday issued an emergency rule that aims to streamline COVID-19 testing and prescription procedures for health insurance providers...
First-quarter unemployment tax payments deferred for Louisiana employers
Louisiana employers have received temporary relief from paying their 2020 first-quarter unemployment taxes.
Employers will still be required to file their first-quarter wage and tax...
