Four Louisiana legislative candidates are seeking to replace their relatives in office
No other candidates running for the Louisiana Legislature this year have a campaign strategy quite like Barry and Brandon Ivey, the 43 year-old identical...
Alford: Turnout may define election primary
Despite an early voting process that underperformed, state election officials are standing by a primary turnout prediction of somewhere between 42% and 46%.
How incoming Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple wants to change the industry
Louisiana appears headed in a new direction when it comes to insurance regulations.
Metro Council takes up ‘BRAVE Cave,’ $11.2M grant for transit
Outgoing Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul and Mayor Sharon Weston Broome are scheduled Wednesday to give the Metro Council an update on the ongoing “BRAVE Cave” investigation.
Here’s the latest on Louisiana’s battle over a new Black congressional district
Federal appeals court judges in New Orleans closely questioned voting rights advocates and attorneys for Louisiana Republican officials today on whether Louisiana must follow...
‘LaPolitics’: Q&A with consultant Michael Wong
LaPolitics: You’re managing the Common Sense for American PAC, which in Louisiana this cycle will be supporting candidates favored by U.S. Sen. John Kennedy....
Political campaigns are bombarding voters with text messages. Are they effective?
Librarian Randa Morgan was frustrated and confused when she received unsolicited campaign text messages from Jeff Landry’s gubernatorial campaign.
An outspoken critic of Landry, she...
Alford: Legislative races yield hot election stories
Have you heard about the Acadiana state Senate race where one of the candidates has been accused of setting fire to a family of...
Federal appeals court decision highlights battle over corporate diversity policies
A grant program for businesses run by Black women was temporarily blocked by a federal appeals court in a case epitomizing the escalating battle...
Federal shutdown could slow 222 FEMA recovery projects in Louisiana
A partial shutdown of the federal government would delay almost 2,000 FEMA disaster recovery and emergency preparedness projects nationwide, according to the White House.
‘LaPolitics’: Governor candidates urged to prioritize the coast
The Environmental Defense Action Fund launched a new six-figure television ad buy calling on "Louisiana gubernatorial candidates to champion coastal priorities during their campaigns."...
What Louisiana governor candidates want to do about soaring property insurance rates
One of the most pressing issues Louisiana faces is skyrocketing property insurance rates for homeowners and businesses.
Alford: An unpredictable secretary of state’s race?
If you’re not paying attention to the secretary of state’s race, then you’re missing out on what may be the most interesting Louisiana election of 2024.
Candidates for treasurer make their case ahead of Oct. 14 primary
Two Republicans and one Democrat are vying to replace John Schroder, who is running for governor, as Louisiana’s next state treasurer.
‘Times-Picayune’ endorses Waguespack in governor’s race
The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com today announced it is endorsing former Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack for governor.
Sen. Cassidy wants the federal minimum wage to rise, but by how much?
Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is backing a new effort to raise the federal minimum wage even as the Louisiana Legislature back home has rejected attempts to increase hourly pay on a state level year after year, USA Today Network reports.
Alford: Kennedy’s PAC has national ambitions
If you read this column last week, you already know U.S. Sen. John Kennedy has a new affiliated political action committee called Common Sense for America that will engage in a handful of Louisiana elections this fall.
‘LaPolitics’: Landry expected to be central target in tonight’s debate
If last week’s televised gubernatorial forum left you wanting more from the candidates, then you’ll want to be in front of a television or a screen later tonight.
Large donor to Louisiana GOP caught up in SCOTUS controversy
A large donor to the Republican Party of Louisiana and to GOP Attorney General candidate Elizabeth Murrill played a pivotal role in the U.S....
LABI’s latest policy agenda combines old, new proposals
LA23, the new strategic plan the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry released today, restates many of the goals that business advocates have lobbied...