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2011-04-24T08:34:00.000-07:00

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STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND

2011-04-03T08:39:00.000-07:00

DAY WINS! BIG UPSET OVER GREENE Losing seat creates a stir Special session focus turns to congressional remapping More remap debates set Caroline Fayard faces rhetoric, ethics problems Rainwater wants review on raises Scalise stands with tea party on federal budget cuts Tea party blasts Keithville senator Election returns for April 3, 2011- Huval Wins! Capella dominates race for Jefferson Parish assessor Roberts handily wins election for Jefferson Parish at-large seat Politicians ponder possibilities of new Senate District Retiree hires drain funds Rep. Cedric Richmond struggles through comedy assignment 57% Okay With Government Shutdown If It Leads to Deeper Cuts Grid Iron to stage annual show Reception Honoring Ruth Ulrich at Carville's House Thomas 'Bud' Brady dead at 72 GREENE DOESN'T EVEN LIVE IN THE DISTRICT (CAN'T VOTE!) EDITORIAL: Go to polls and vote Research centers closing Parish expected to close loophole that benefited Broussard's ex-wife

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, April 1st)

2011-04-01T05:29:00.000-07:00

Caroline Fayard- "I hate Republicans...They eat their young" GREENE DOESN'T EVEN LIVE IN THE DISTRICT (CAN'T EVEN VOTE!) 3 congressional plans headed for House vote EDITORIAL: Incumbent protection is at top of the list EDITORIAL: A new factor in the Capitol EDITORIAL: Louisiana must get past the fake fights about funding So much for peace in the House State budget proposal includes at least $400 million in new federal money Bill in Louisiana Legislature targets illegal immigrants College tuition increase urged Head of Louisiana retirees group says 'we're under seige" We've Become a Nation of Takers, Not Makers Only 7% Think Government Employees Work Harder Than Those in Private Sector Sen. David Vitter unveils GOP alternative to Obama energy plan Councilwoman credits Ray Nagin for her own 'chocolate' gaffe

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, March 31st)

2011-03-31T09:04:00.000-07:00

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Cigarette Tax Hike Sought (Jindal Promises To Veto Any Tax Increase) Voters Strongly Reject Mileage Tax, Gas Tax Hike

Jindal: Prisons must be sold

"The Next Big Fight"

Redistricting proposal would create a second minority-dominated district Panel to hear Guillory redistricting plan Monday

Panel favors adding 1st Circuit Court seat ($528,328 a year cost)

EDITORIAL: Local House districts didn't merit changes

House backs 2 remap bills

Michael Bromwich accused of 'half truths' by Rep. Jeff Landry

Boustany unleashes attack on AARP

State retirees unlikely to see bigger checks

EDITORIAL: Open Search For New Chief

DDH hears revamp issues

POOR JUDGEMENT: GREENE VOTED TO GIVE HIMSELF A TAXPAYER FUNDED PAY RAISE

STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, March 30th)

2011-03-30T05:09:00.000-07:00

EDITORIAL: Exemptions and Secrecy

Senate committee approves new congressional districts in party-line vote

Louisiana House completes work on redrawing its districts

Senate redistricting plan is approved by a divided Senate

Bill in Congress would force feds to approve more drilling

QUESTION OF JUDGEMENT: GREENE VOTED TO GIVE HIMSELF A TAXPAYER FUNDED PAY RAISE

Charlene Charlet Day: A Lawyer For Our Families, Not Another Politician!

State Police investigate possible security breach at Capitol

$83 million to be paid to private hospitals

EDITORIAL: Go after those who took advantage of our pain after Katrina

Louisiana's first online charter school accepting applications

Gulf advocates march on Nation's Capitol for BP funds

Study: Tax break benefits La., Incentive encourages gas drilling

Forum looks at growing role of incivility in political scene

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, March 29th)

2011-03-29T06:42:00.000-07:00

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83% of Mainstream voters are angry

QUESTION OF JUDGEMENT: GREENE VOTED TO GIVE HIMSELF A TAXPAYER FUNDED PAY RAISE

Boustany backs away from support of north-south congressional districts

Senate panel deadlocks along party lines on congressional redistricting maps

House votes to eliminate 30th minority district

Fayard catches flak for comments at Democratic event

Blanco pushes higher ed

SHERRI CHEEK NAMED "RINO" BY TEA PARTY OF LOUISIANA

Baton Rouge: Bad Moon on the rise!

EDITORIAL: Report card shows gains

Public school students to face tougher classes

Charlene Day: A Lawyer For Our Families, Not Another Politician

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STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND

2011-03-28T04:36:00.000-07:00

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Former Gov. Buddy Roemer wins supporters

ROEMER'S SPEECH IN IOWA VIDEO... PASS IT ON TO FRIENDS

Jeff Landry To Address Tea Party of Louisiana Tonight!

House districts proposed

House to consider renumbering districts

Redistricting is cutthroat job

EDITORIAL: Keep pushing graduation rates

In the state Capitol, remap gets personal

LA redistricting amendments create administrative logjam

Remap vote set this week Senate, House redraw plans shuffle districts

Political Horizons: Reapportionment and race

Redistricting: The politics of protection

LABI set to host issues conference

Federal investigation into Parish corruption casts wide net

Jefferson defense attorney confirmed as federal judge

Look here to see maps of Louisiana Senate remap plan

Redistricting plan would pit two pairs of incumbents in N.O. area

Northern Monroe district gets reprieve

House committee supports redistricting plan for BESE, PSC

Jindal pushes BP funds for event

EDITORIAL: Improvement in Louisiana's dropout rate is encouraging

Parish officials to make second trip to federal grand jury today

Parish likely to cancel River Birch contract 'very soon'

Landrieu blasts SUNO-UNO merger plan

CHARLENE CHARLET DAY: A LAWYER FOR OUR FAMILIES, NOT ANOTHER POLITICIAN!

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, March 25th)

2011-03-25T09:03:00.000-07:00

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EDITORIAL: Political remapping is not only about race

Louisiana Senate committee approves redistricting plan

Press on to save District 16

Oil & Gas Association gives environmental award to Scott Angelle

Gov. Bobby Jindal raising campaign cash in Arizona

Union rallies against Gov. Jindal's prison privatization plan

Jindal: No change to natural gas tax

Roger Villere Elected to RNC Executive Committee

Report: Waiver on HIV helps La.

Councilman obtains court order blocking opponent's flier

Capella endorsed by labor, business and political action groups

Don Menard: Progress Made

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, March 24th)

2011-03-24T06:48:00.000-07:00

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Gov. outlines how state will retain future generations- Assessors Endorse Jindal

Landry: Governor Jindal Assures He Has NOT Endorsed the Kostelka Plan

Louisiana House redistricting committee OKs 30th minority district

What happened to decorum?

Legislators blast "reward" payments to state employees

Tea Party groups push 'Atlas Shrugged' movie

La. sees dramatic revenue decline

La. dropout rates fall sharply

College funds based on grads

Louisiana to opt out of health insurance exchanges in federal law

Mayor says arrest is a 'political vendetta"

La. lawmakers rap Obama on Libya

Recall petition targets Cascio

Mayor's pay unchanged

Courthouse clerk admits taking bribes for bail reductions

Dardenne sounds alarm on budget cuts to parks, libraries, tourism promotion

New NAACP seeing more gay, diverse chapter leaders

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, March 23rd)

2011-03-23T08:22:00.000-07:00

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Talks to shape new legislative districts are tinged with race, power

Sparks fly over proposals for redistricting

Senate redistricting plans conflict

House panel to look at redistricting plans

EDITORIAL: Redistricting should draw on logic

Vitter irked with energy department

Jindal watches 'Waiting for Superman'

Governor honors guardsmen

Jindal budget plans at issue

Jane Smith officially announces bid for state senate

La. schools making cuts

Mayor faces charges filed by police officer

Ex-school secretary told to repay embezzled money

Special education programs brace for loss of federal stimulus money

New permit for deepwater exploration is a milestore in the return of drilling

VIDEO: Congressional Remap- "Politicians are playin' games"

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, March 22nd)

2011-03-22T05:59:00.000-07:00

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Republican gains continue in state Senate

Voters Trust Republicans More Than Democrats on 9 out of 10 Important Issues

CHARLENE CHARLET DAY: A LAWYER FOR OUR FAMILIES, NOT ANOTHER POLITICIAN!

Battling over the lines

Redrawing congressional districts? There's an app for that

Proposals keep 3 seats in EBR

Governor says he is lobbying lawmakers

Changes brewing in House plan

House ponders new Shreveport minority district

Lawmakers scrambling to avoid facing colleagues on the ballot

Inside Report: Wants, needs clash in remap

LABI says La. economy could take off with proper energy policy

Former Jefferson aide hired as information officer for embattled NOPD

St. Charles council chooses Billy Tauzin's lobbying firm

EDITORIAL: Survey shows a big paradox

Ex-official's pardon request denied

Appeal court supports adding minority judgeships in remap

Vitter OK with U.S. no-fly enforcement

Ex-official pleads guilty to felony theft

Private details at the heart of corruption

NEW VIDEO: Congressional Remap- "Politicians are playin' games"

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, March 21st)

2011-03-21T05:17:00.000-07:00

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NEW VIDEO: Congressional Remap- "Politicians are playin' games"

Panel to consider House redistricting plan today

56 bills filed on first day

North Louisiana legislators at odds over congressional districts

Redistricting is expected to change the way race influences LA politics

Jindal releases budget proposal

New lawmakers seated in House, Senate

43% Say Filing Income Taxes Is Worse Than Going to the Dentist

Washington Watch: Louisiana accents in D.C.

EDITORIAL: A culture of constitutional disregard

BP officials bungled stock sales, too

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STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND

2011-03-20T05:47:00.000-07:00

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Jindal's staff chief might switch hats

On eve of redistricting session, Senator says she won't seek re-election

Legislators face tough session- Incumbents to compete

Kostelka, Gallot to chair redraw

Remap session begins

Plan shifts House districts, forces competition

Redistricting session shapes future elections

Some Louisiana legislators to multi-task to save money

Legislature proceedings to be televised on LaTV

La. website LaTrac earns high rating

Vitter's role in 'The Big Uneasy' surprises

Vitter challenges loan for drilling in Brazil by Export-Import Bank

Inside Politics: BESE member Roemer asks reform of process

EBR board member Connie Bernard may run for BESE

Donelon to address GOP fundraiser

Kay Katz raked over the coals... in fun

EDITORIAL: Special Session Starts Sunday... Watch Closely!

Redistricting plans set up battle lines in Legislature

House plan gives BR seats

Supreme Court redistricting appears headed for legislative back burner

600 Louisiana laws tied to parish populations need retooling after census

Holden to pay $2,500 ethics fine

Two vie for seat in House District 47

EDITORIAL: Regents right to endorse change for N.O. colleges

High-stakes testing season begins

Parish President & civil rights leaders meet to discuss racial tensions

Area leaders lament Obama cuts in $5 billion energy assistance program

NOPD corruption fueled by system of paid, private details

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, March 18th)

2011-03-18T09:28:00.000-07:00

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Another state senator switches to GOP

Gallot presents 3 ways to redistrict

Parts of EBR likely to shift in BESE map

Former wildlife commissioner pleads innocent in landfill scheme

Jindal: Consolidate housing agencies

Layoffs slated for schools

EDITORIAL: UNO, SUNO can't stand pat

La.'s per capita debt grows

U.S. House votes to cut off federal funds for NPR

Only 20% Would Pay Higher Taxes to Reduce Deficit

Scalise challenges Obama to hoops contest to get energy answers

Federal official, Vitter spar on pending permits

Report on NOPD cites 'clear pattern' of excessive force

Developer who paid for Mayor's vacations faces ethics charges

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, March 17th)

2011-03-17T08:27:00.000-07:00

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NEW CONGRESSIONAL REMAP PLANS

22% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction, Lowest of Obama's Presidency

Jindal launching anti-tax ad on TV

Holden recall sought

Ex-parish president to report to prison

Sharpton urges activism

Edwards biography wins Literary Award

What's Real SUNO-UNO Story?

Chancellor: LSU must adapt to thrive

Obama nominates Napoleonville judge for federal bench

Lawmaker to offer plan for BESE districts

Tea party questions city's bond plan during forum

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, March 16th)

2011-03-16T05:22:00.000-07:00

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Maginnis: Fiscal cliff more like a slope

Six to be honored by Louisiana Center for Women and Government

Governor's budget assumes college tuition will increase

Regents support SUNO, UNO union

Landry, Fleming oppose temporary spending bill that passes House

Appeals court issues a stay on drilling ruling

EPA asked to recognize ozone status

Alexander grills Chu on idled grant

Legislators get bellyful at breakfast

Bills on sex offenders, ammunition sales, filed ahead of session

Tax credit for premarital counseling

EDITORIAL: Use high-tech to open government

N.O inspector general says city spent $9.4 million needlessly

Pratt asks judge to toss out corruption charge

Aaron Broussard is happy to spend your money

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, March 15th)

2011-03-15T08:16:00.000-07:00

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ABC POLL: Confidence in the U.S. System of Government Drops to a 35-Year Low

Latest Poll Shows The President's Lowest Approval Rating Since September

Mythbustin': The Roemer Candidacy

Report recommends overhaul of SUNO and UNO, option to combine schools

Jindal says he will push to consolidate SUNO, UNO

Governor Attends Groundbreaking

Rule calling for drilling tax rejected

LSU falls in ranking of graduate schools

Lawmakers hold budget summit at SLU

EDITORIAL: Stand up for open meetings

Nuclear crisis affecting La. firms

Inside Report: Honore, Marino, Metro Airport

Indicted former Wildlife & Fisheries commissioner expected in court

Sentencing is delayed for former assessor Betty Jefferson, daughter

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STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND

2011-03-14T08:08:00.000-07:00

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Press Club: State residents survey will be topic (Today)

Civil rights activist keynote speaker in rally for SUNO

Jane Smith Announces Her Bid For Senate (Raises $100k in Just 3 Weeks)

67% Favor Automatic Police Immigration Checks, AZ's immigration law

Check Out Chad Rogers' (The Dead Pelican) New Blog

EDITORIAL: Restore Trust, Mayor

Crowd turns out for Huckabees' book signing

EDITORIAL: Public records belong to us

City Hall holdover still working on names

DA singles out Judge Laurie White for criticism

Budget battle may be brawl

Don't like budget? Change it

Sen. Vitter says right to work makes state prosperous

Redrawing legislative districts is a delicate balancing act

Remap may force congressmen to compete for seat

Angelle to address GOP women

Inside Politics: Nungesser weighs bid for state office

Louisiana GOP wants primary in March

Franklin Farms megasite holds promise of jobs by thousands

State Senate President Persists With New Tax Talk

UNO-SUNO merger report due next week

EDITORIAL: Show your power in Sunshine Week

Drug-testing requirement for welfare recipients put forward again

Obama's remarks on drilling draw scorn from LA congressmen

EDITORIAL: Jindal's budget plan hints at a better way

Democrats object to Jindal's budget plan

Another state lawmaker switches to GOP

Legislator wants to trim state contracts, restrict privatization

Southern rally draws hundreds of supporters

School voucher financing increase proposed

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, March 11th)

2011-03-11T07:56:00.000-08:00

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A Hit in Iowa, Roemer on to South Carolina

EDITORIAL: It's time for Louisiana to pay the price

$1 billion in cuts

Jindal budget to be unveiled today to lawmakers

'Rainy day' funds sit unused in handful of states

LA House members call steep spending cuts a necessary evil

Census affects many old laws

Vitter, others threaten to block bills

Senator David Vitter still rolling along

Big Payday for Some Hill Staffers

Just 17% Believe U.S. Muslims Are Treated Unfairly

Sheriff blames Holden for delay

Leadership program starts

New member to miss SUNO/UNO meeting

SUNO students sue to shut down Regents

Inside Report: Governor's tactical error on Regents

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, March 10th)

2011-03-10T08:45:00.000-08:00

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EDITORIAL: Watch Out, Here's Buddy!

Jindal to unveil budget

Fiscal urgency remains, even as revenue forecast improves slightly

Sen. Vitter joins GOP effort to enact national right-to-work law

Bob Livingston to lead Louisiana GOP fundraising efforts

Minority surgeon named to Regents

Mayor: Slash pay to hit budget

Obama's Approval Rating Among Independent Voters Drops

61% See President Obama As More Liberal Than They Are

Dardenne: Tourism push to start

Syrup mill deal faces problems

Lawmakers push for extension of offshore drilling leases

Richmond says Muslim radicalization hearing may fuel al-Qaeda's fire

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, March 9th)

2011-03-09T09:04:00.000-08:00

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EDITORIAL: Where's The Guinea Pig?

America sets new record for monthly deficit spending

Roemer: I want a president who's free to lead, who's free to do the right thing

NPR President Resigns Following Hidden-Camera Sting (Tea Party "Racist")

State and local workers: Gone but not off the books

Mayor's pay under review

What's your view: Spending or revenue?

For Lent, politicians should give up bad habits

Grambling's books in shambles

Louisiana ranks only No. 6 in state vice survey

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STORIES OF THE DAY (HAPPY MARDI GRAS!)

2011-03-08T07:53:00.000-08:00

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VIDEO: LA Candidate Roemer Knocks It Out Of The Park In Iowa

Roemer: Rails Against Moneyed Interests- "Thank God For The Tea Party"

Buddy Roemer in Iowa: I Declare My Independence (Against Special Interests)

State Revenue Estimates Increase

Board of Regents member quits

Vitter to WH: Let's Look for More Production at Home, Not Abroad

EDITORIAL: Legislature is right to examine Feinberg's claim process

Nucor breaks ground on La. plant

LIVE! Mardi Gras Parade Cam: Corner St. Charles & Napolean

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STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND

2011-03-07T07:57:00.000-08:00

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LIVE! Mardi Gras Parade Cam: Corner St. Charles & Napolean

Big Night in Iowa for Five Presidential Hopefuls

EDITORIAL: Latest step for La. GOP

As Jindal unveils budget, let battle begin

Revenue Estimating Conference could recognize more revenue for LA

Scalise on drilling permits

Police pensions perplex cities

47% See Increased Government Hiring as Bad for Economy

Special election called to fill final opening in Legislature

EDITORIAL: A big boost for tourism

Roemer fighting system again- 'Money corrupts'

Roemer Takes (Long) Shot

5 potential GOP candidates to converge at forum

Jindal: Turn focus from race to issues

Obama administration appeals drilling permit order

Black Caucus plans prison voter effort

Cigarette tax increase proposed by Senate President Chaisson

BESE board could experience turnover

Mouton's clout was imaginary, but his indictment for corruption is real

Presidential primary date may hurt Louisiana politically

Opponents of LA Medicaid privatization plan drop out

Coalition seeks higher ed reforms

Donelon says insurance market is competitive again

Big pact talks not public, says state

71% Believe Government Workers Get Better Pensions

EDITORIAL: Lawmakers are responsible for being duped

In Louisiana, job growth is stronger for non-college grads

The Cook Report: It's Nobody's Turn

Supreme Court redistricting proposal likely for special session

More subpoenas suggest new phase in public corruption investigation

Angelle: First BP tourism payment received

New Orleans City Hall 'dysfunctional'

Politics, prison topics of gathering at ex-St. John President's home

Traffic report: Broaden planning

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, March 4th)

2011-03-04T08:19:00.000-08:00

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Roemer kicks off presidential exploratory campaign

Obama's Full Month Ratings Dip Slightly in February

66% Say Government Workers Have More Job Security than Private Sector

EDITORIAL: Room To Cut

Higher ed chief gets 3-year deal

Jindal rebuts critical article

Black Caucus to look at creating a second minority district

Parish could see new seat in Senate

Parish officials complete their day with federal grand jury

Ex-Mayor Convicted

'Duped' Lawmakers Cry Foul

Landry scolds Interior Department over pace of drilling permits

State coordinating aid to troubled children

Cannizzaro may be goosing trial numbers, courthouse observers suggest

EDITORIAL: Violent crime call to action (Baton Rouge)

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, March 3rd)

2011-03-03T09:08:00.000-08:00

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ROEMER IS RUNNING!

Jindal keeps everyone guessing

Gov. Jindal's Donors Mostly In LA (Raised Over $12 Million)

Pay raises to be frozen

House speaker considering run for La. Senate

Kostelka: Deadline is 'intimidating'

Hardee seeks District 47 seat

Pastorek taps official to advise on N.O. schools

Protesters rally for legalizing marijuana

EDITORIAL: Now it's time to go back to work

Oil spill claims process to be examined by legislative committee

After delay, Parish officials to testify at grand jury Thursday

Landfill fight reveals unexpected mutual political interests

SU figures indicted in funds theft

Cifer 5000 case jury deliberates into night

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, March 2nd)

2011-03-02T09:27:00.000-08:00

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David Vitter helped start new wave of conservatism

Government overlap costs taxpayers billions, GAO reports

CBS/NY Times Poll: Labor Unions Have Too Much Influence

To the drawing board

19,500 Louisiana residents are owed money on 2007 taxes

Former Rep. DeWitt Issues Warning

3 groups back out of health coalition

EDITORIAL: Lock 'em up in Louisiana

BR district count key in BESE redistricting

Jindal puts $12 million into BP oil spill restoration

Brown trial to go to jury

Jefferson's appellate lawyer has cancer, asks for delay

Slayings triple '10 rate in BR

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, March 1st)

2011-03-01T05:57:00.000-08:00

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58% Favor Government Shutdown Until Spending Cuts Are Agreed Upon

Obama backs Mary Landrieu's health-care proposal

Gov. Bobby Jindal mingles with nation's governors in D.C.

EDITORIAL: Know more about past

Charles Jones begins serving prison sentence

UNO-SUNO merger study gets more time

Programs on cutting block

La. colleges fighting to keep programs

EBR sheriff to seek re-election as a Republican

Deepwater well approved

EDITORIAL: Prosecutors should go after anyone involved in the alleged bribing

Louisiana researchers keep a close eye on federal budget talks

Residents take on redistricting

New Orleans City Council launches redistricting effort

River Birch rival sues landfill, alleging collusion with Parish officials

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STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND

2011-02-28T05:16:00.000-08:00

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GOP Majority Impact (Landrieu, Leach, No Comment!)

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New Battle: Government Workers vs. Taxpayers

End the Privileged Class (Public Unions)

VIDEO: Question for Speaker Boehner- When Can I Go Back to Work?

EDITORIAL: Redistricting a heavy plate

'Packing,' 'cracking' at center of remap

Reports about Louisiana differ

Motto, be prepared, works for state, too

Prosecutors apt to simplify case in conspiracy retrial

Liberal Group Protests- Solidarity rally aims at Walker, Jindal

NJ Gov. Christie wants to end teacher tenure... and he's not alone

EDITORIAL: Let's revisit benefits for public sector

Louisiana lawmakers link strife in Libya to importance of drilling

Sens. Landrieu and Vitter agree on something

Bobby Jindal to join other U.S. governors for meeting in D.C.

Jindal administration's compliance with federal voting law in question

EDITORIAL: Protect Acadiana's legislative clout

Experts: EBR, state getting old

Few favor tax to fund stadium

Speaker open to other offices

McPherson rules out House run

Cassidy happy with new jobs

No verdict, but lots of intrigue at trial

Louisiana: Republicans won't have complete control

State Sen. Jack Donahue to speak to Tea Party

Oil price boom not expected to bail out LA's budget

Speaker Tucker says legislators can influence other chamber's disrict lines

Former state official indicted, tied to River Birch landfill owners

Henry Mouton 44-page indictment released

FBI operative grilled during corruption trial

UL System approves rules to make layoffs

Vitter: Feinberg's duties in conflict

N.O. population shifts will affect political districts statewide

Odom receives no jail time

New Orleans is big winner in federal tax-credit awards

Clayton: 'No apologies' for meeting

State vital records office moving to Benson Tower

N.O. aviation director quit, then cashed nearly $100,000 severance check

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, February 25th)

2011-02-25T08:26:00.000-08:00

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Nationally 46% View Unionized Teachers As a Bad Thing, 37% Disagree

Obama's Leadership Ratings Fall To A New Low

Vitter slams Feinberg over compensation from BP

Louisiana state budget shortfall issue divides legislators

Gov. Jindal defends plan to privatize state prisons

Judge: Finish SUNO study

Ark. official approved for La. education job

EDITORIAL: More secrecy at Regents

Ex-official ruled in contempt

Witness: Mayor asked for cut of Cifer's profits

Feds postpone grand jury appearances for Parish officials

Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Pratt's racketeering case

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, February 24th)

2011-02-24T08:39:00.000-08:00

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Louisiana suffering from generations of largesse

Do you really believe Democrats in Louisiana are extinct?

67% Disapprove of Legislators Fleeing Wisconsin to Avoid Vote

The Big Story- Wish List

Louisiana: Unions oppose tax break extensions

Gov. Bobby Jindal wades into Wisconsin budget fight

EDITORIAL: Tell us how to balance budget

Loss of congressman hurts

National debt 'biggest domestic challenge,' Vitter says

Landry Leads Large Coalition Calling for an End to the De Facto Moratorium

Board of Regents set to vote on commissioner of higher education

PSC approves N.O. firm for remap plan

Louis Congemi, Byron Lee confirm federal grand jury subpoenas

Was Renee Gill Pratt an empty vessel for corruption?

Sides point to greed in Cifer case

Supriya Jindal shares 'love for reading'

Governor ready to move on prison sales

Oil prices hit $100 per barrel, highest since 2008

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, February 23rd)

2011-02-23T08:50:00.000-08:00

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67% Say U.S. Should Steer Clear of Political Unrest in Arab Nations

Jindal pushing bills to ease protection for funds when state faces shortfall

Redistricting forum draws several views

New senator gets committee assignments

EDITORIAL: Fix La. Board of Regents, & fully vet reasons to merge

Former Senator must report to prison by Feb. 28

Councilwoman called as witness to grand jury

Officials' trial jury seated

Fields won't appeal SUNO ruling

EDITORIAL: Let's not follow Michigan's lead

Coastal funds shift asked

EDITORIAL: Get moving on deepwater drilling

Senator's review request is denied by appellate court

Renee Gill Pratt jury still deliberating

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, February 22nd)

2011-02-22T08:45:00.000-08:00

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GALLUP POLL: Number of Solidly Democratic States Cut in Half

Obama Poll Numbers Continue To Fall

LA. GOP takeover- "We've hit a political milestone"

Senator Vitter's LCRM is rapidly becoming a major player in LA politics

Perry ready to get to work

Disagreements emerge over La. court redistricting

EDITORIAL: Independent body should draw lines

EDITORIAL: Stand up, be counted in remapping

EBR area pushes for more representation

Farmerville welcomes Gov. Jindal

Jindal reveals budget ideas

Revised health-care delivery plan released

Holden files finance report

Jefferson Parish politicians report campaign finances

Former DOTD official seeks post

No appeal will be taken seeking order blocking SUNO-UNO merger study

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, February 21st)

2011-02-21T04:55:00.000-08:00

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Hopefuls Consider Runs For Statewide Office

EDITORIAL: A better way for POPL

Sen. David Vitter says Kenneth Feinberg has not been earning his pay

Washington watch: Vitter puts hold on nominee

Jindal visits local church

Legislative redistricting battle brewing

Louisiana draws some interest for sale of prisons

5th person pleads guilty in bribery scheme

Justice takes a holiday in New Orleans

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STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND

2011-02-20T08:11:00.000-08:00

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Another Tea Party Republican Wins Special Election- GOP Now Controls Both Houses

Tea Party of Louisiana Renews Call To Oust State Senate President

ROEMER: "What America is missing is real people at the decision table"

Daily Tracking Poll: The President's Lowest Rating Since Mid-December (-18)

MANN: Opponents scarce for Jindal

Edwards will leave mark on history

Billy Nungesser wants one congressional district drawn for coast

Washington Watch: Landry fights issues, geography

New state Sen. Fred Mills shows off comical side

Redistricting not going to be smooth sailing

EDITORIAL: State cannot ignore reform

Teachers unions, LA. Budget Project oppose extension of tax breaks for business

EDITORIAL: Rising costs of corrections

Ark. man in line for higher ed job

Broussard investigators may be working to build a bigger case

EDITORIAL: Painter said, "F---the State Police"

More black districts likely

Sheriff won't seek 2nd term

New Orleans House members jockeying in redistricting

Legislators approve $275,000 pay for new higher ed chief

Merger study on after ruling

Higher ed officials seek autonomy

State Rep. Wesley Bishop, a SUNO administrator, criticizes merger talk

U.S. House votes to defund Planned Parenthood

La. Senate race on ballot

LA. lawmakers seek sitdown with Obama on drilling shutdown

La. ad campaign funds in doubt

North shore business groups rebrand their legislative affiliate

Sheriff accused of wrongdoing wants to buy La. prison

Councilman's truck window shot

Former Assessor Lawrence Chehardy starts a blog

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, February 18th)

2011-02-18T07:47:00.000-08:00

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Former Gov. Buddy Roemer to dip his toe in presidential waters

How to Think About the Tea Party

Report alleges misuse of database

Inside Report: Is merger plan a conspiracy?

Judge candidates speak to GOP

EDITORIAL: Give Blueprint's budget plan a look

Redistricting hearings evoke calls for compact political districts

Newsweek names New Orleans top dying city

EDITORIAL: How to fund our roads?

Report Blames BP

Jury in racketeering case resumes deliberations

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, February 17th)

2011-02-17T08:36:00.000-08:00

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Campaign Finance Report Reveals Obama Organizer Dem Candidate's Campaign Manager

The Politics of the New Middle America

Nungesser Wants Coastal Congress District With Redistricting

Officials: Hold off redrawing

PAR: Remap not for legislators

EDITORIAL: Strong case for Louisiana film tax credits

Jindal wants tax breaks

POPL (BR Library) group no open book

Authorities Search Sheriff's Home

Vitter says meeting with Bromwich would send LA heads spinning

Landrieu supports Vitter hold on nominee to spur drilling permit

State Museum director's resignation was sought for cause, Lt. Governor says

BESE to request same funding

State sues drug maker

State group plugs means to fund roads

Health study on effects of Gulf of Mexico oil spill revs up

Broussard's attorney says he received target letter today

N.O. lawmaker sets secretary of state bid

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, February 16th)

2011-02-16T08:42:00.000-08:00

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Gov. Bobby Jindal raised $3.6 million in 2010 ($9.2 Million in Bank)

Redistricting deal made over dinner comes unraveled

House redistricting committee chairman urges hearing all sides before remapping

District changes will not be easy

What the Census told us (White Flight)

Vitter puts hold on Obama wildlife nominee until oil permits issued

EDITORIAL: Don't break promise to protect Plaquemines Parish

Restraining order halts SUNO-UNO merger study

3 named to UL System board

Gov. Bobby Jindal proposes standstill funding for public schools

Former lawmaker testifies in her racketeering trial

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, February 15th)

2011-02-15T09:17:00.000-08:00

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Obama's Media Machine: State Run Media 2.0?

Jindal fundraising report to be filed Tuesday ($10,000,000?)

Blueprint Louisiana presents its plan to balance Louisiana budget

Will Landry Last?

Obama budget hits home

Census data quantifies what happened to residents, homes after Katrina

U.S. Attorney Jim Letten recovering from heart surgery

Prosecution rests in racketeering trial of former lawmaker Renee Gill Pratt

Washington Mardi Gras coconut contest winner remains a mystery

License plate honors veterans

Gulf claims process under fire

Retirement systems tangle over benefits

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STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND

2011-02-14T04:48:00.000-08:00

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Analysis: Political clout moving west of Big Easy

Vitter assumes leadership

Redistricting a tough process

Fuel taxes pump dollars into road projects

EDITORIAL: The sobering census news

Gambling board to decide casino license this week

Economy, Health Care Still Top Voters' List of Important Issues

Blueprint Louisiana to offer plans for balancing the budget

Louisiana universities bracing for another round of budget cuts

EDITORIAL: Higher ed key to La. success

Report details state employee layoffs

Transportation bill big for La.

Racketeering trial offers glimpse into inner workings of a political machine

Inside Politics- Mayor isn't considering any sort of political retirement

DC Mardi Gras party arrangements make Landry look like odd man out

White House points finger at Sen. Mary Landrieu

Events testify to power of Internet, social networking

Congressional remap dividing La. delegation

EDITORIAL: Defining the new normal for higher education

La. sues feds in Medicaid fund dispute

EDITORIAL: Case of the vanishing cash at N.O. police's evidence room

White House contenders woo conservatives

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, February 11th)

2011-02-11T07:03:00.000-08:00

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Conservatives Say 2010 Was Only a Start

Jindal to join D.C. festivities

BR area to add Senate district

N.O. to lose, north shore to gain in redistricting of Senate seats

Sen. Cynthia Willard-Lewis loses most population of any senator

Senate candidates- Pair debate, focus on their backgrounds

EDITORIAL: Investigation's impact will be far-reaching

Teach for America chief gets BESE job

EDITORIAL: La.'s future depends on college grads

Heritage Oak Will Endure

Official placed on leave after arrest

EDITORIAL: Betty Jefferson's testimony encapsulates her corruption and disgrace

Jeffersons are as guilty as you thought

Pratt aide testifies her boss was 'cruel,' likely knew nonprofit directors were

In Colorado speech, Ray Nagin sounds like he's still New Orleans' mayor

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, February 10th)

2011-02-10T08:49:00.000-08:00

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D.C. Mardi Gras, "Counter to public sentiment against wasteful public spending"

Tea Party Resorts To Threats- ("The Insiders don't respond to anything else")

Lawmakers pound public pensions, fear bailouts

Chairman Gallot Flexes His Muscles

66 House districts must be remapped

Acadiana gains state representation with population increase

North shore expected to gain, N.O. and St. Bernard lose in redistricting

Vitter Secures Ranking Membership of Key Subcommittee

FBI raid could 'tarnish' reputations

Inside Report: State budget private contracts

Strain: La. agriculture has 'unprecedented opportunity'

Mayor says he was 'out of line'

Town officials convicted in fraud case to be sentenced May 6

La. explores prison sale

Mose Jefferson's right-hand man

Hurricane Katrina changes becoming permanent

Board to decide La. casino license

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, February 9th)

2011-02-09T09:39:00.000-08:00

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TEA PARTY OF LA. ENDORSES COASTAL CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Mardi Gras D.C.- "Dressing up and getting invisible"

Rich Take From Poor as U.S. Subsidy Law Funds Luxury Hotels (UNBELIEVABLE!)

FBI Raids Sheriff's Office

Mayor shakes up staff- Makes announcement via Twitter

Union wants waste records- (Councilman suspects Mayor)

Chaney Swaps Parties- Joins Growing Number Fleeing The Democrats

EDITORIAL: Newspapers still have role

Open primaries OK'd

N.O. needs more from its colleges, merger consultant says

Jindal citing short-term recidivism rate

EDITORIAL: Keeping fighting for open government

UL campus gets face-lift

Former N.O. Mayor Ray Nagin gaining fame in the social network

Former charity director says Mose Jefferson called the shots

HELP WANTED: New Louisiana State Senate President!

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, February 8th)

2011-02-08T04:49:00.000-08:00

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68% Believe Government & Big Business Work Together Against the Rest of Us

HELP WANTED: New Louisiana State Senate President!

Inside Report: Caldwell switch marks decline of Democrats

"Centrist" Democratic Leadership Council Will Fold

Jindal: 'These are the real heroes'

Louisiana gets more in federal aid than it gives in taxes

EDITORIAL: Head count tests cities' capabilities

Regents to hear merger remarks

Lawsuits take toll on Louisiana cities

Special election set for vacancy in House

Ray Nagin's campaign fund is starting to dwindle

Betty Jefferson describes looting of family-run charities as 'a sinful act'

Republicans ahead of President Barack Obama on regulations reform

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STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND

2011-02-07T09:00:00.000-08:00

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EDITORIAL: Don't Give Feds Power Over 'Net'

32% of Voters Are Both Fiscal and Social Conservatives

Louisiana has fourth-highest sales taxes in U.S.

Census numbers put population shift on record

Voters Think Federal Government Encourages Illegal Immigration

EDITORIAL: Let public see list of projects

Landry: "Modest Growth Will Not Return Us to Prosperity"

Were Pratt and Jefferson partners in crime? Or just partners?

New Orleans City Council opposes UNO-SUNO merger

Seeking shrimper protection

Save the Youngsville Heritage Oak

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics

Sen. Mary Landrieu plans to seek fourth Senate term

Remap meeting held at a Chinese restaurant on Capitol Hill

Remap may give BR votes under way

Speaker Tucker: special session likely

Open meeting law a hassle for some

La. Republicans pick Batt, Dore

Vitter and Markey bring political discussion to Twitter

Scalise bill taking aim at growing 'czar' system

LA firms poured money into GOP-aligned American Crossroads

Mubarak's ouster backed in La. protest

Mayor and town clerk plead guilty in FEMA fraud case

Obama Approval Index ratings fall 9 points

GOP senators demand spending cuts of 'no less' than $100 billion

Landry at odds with delegation on redistricting guidelines

HARD TIMES AT THE HARD ROCK

EDITORIAL: Tough love needed for higher ed

Cannizzaro's challenge to judges gets chilly reception

La. misses shale riches

Landrieu to chair Homeland Security subcommittee

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, February 4th)

2011-02-04T05:16:00.000-08:00

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Census shows shift: EBR largest parish in La., N.O. shrinks

Alexander: NE La keeps district, Gallot: Any such plan premature

Inside Report : Democrats lose their last statewide post

Senator: "The Board of Ethics continues to be out of control"

EDITORIAL: Speak carefully on exemptions

Louisiana State Museum executive resigns

EDITORIAL: Single board idea is timely

Oral aguments delayed in Jefferson's corruption trial appeal

Educational entrepreneur tells of Pratt's role in getting earmarks

Arraignment set for ex-mayoral aide's rape charge

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, February 3rd)

2011-02-03T08:32:00.000-08:00

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Jindal's request to scrap pay raises for 56,000 state workers is tabled

Republicans add another to the tally

Former Rep. Charlie Melancon has new job

Local to head state GOP

Inside Report: Holden goes on offensive

Delegation gives list of projects to Jindal

Legislature backed in lawsuit from PSC

NAACP opposes SUNO-UNO merger

EDITORIAL: One board for public colleges worth considering

Alexander: Speaker assigned homework

Officials seek meeting with Obama on oil spill anniversary

U.S. judge: Oil spill claims czar not independent of BP

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, February 2nd)

2011-02-02T04:53:00.000-08:00

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BREAKING NEWS: Attorney General Buddy Caldwell to switch to GOP

Tea Party Hopes Perry Creates first GOP Majority

Vitter introduces bill banning federal bailouts of cash-strapped states

Congressman Alexander: Government 'spending is out of control"

EDITORIAL: Blueprint for change vs. status quo in Louisiana

Tax exemption suspensions in budget mix

Project disclosures not always made

State judges not likely to get raises this year

La. Democratic Party opposes merger plan

Official touts initiative for hospital funding

Capitol security being stepped up

Mayor quits area chamber

Concordia paper links ex-Klansman to 1964 killing

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, February 1st)

2011-02-01T05:08:00.000-08:00

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Obama health care law unconstitutional, Florida judge rules

Roemer rips GOP field, eyes decision

GOP Voters Want Presidential Candidate With Private Sector Experience

Inside Report: Jindal activity, election year and polls

Jindal suggests a single college governance board

EDITORIAL: Save TOPS... and Go Grants, too

Drilling proponents urge action

Many former, current public officials on the witness stand

Weather postpones Dardenne's N.Y. trip

Commissioner Clyde Holloway trying to keep utility rates in check

91,000 Gulf oil spill claims, just 1 final payment

Appeals ruling mixed on La. lawyer ad rules

N.O. property owners can expect 'substantial change' in assessments

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, January 31st)

2011-01-31T09:31:00.000-08:00

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GALLUP POLL: Overwhelming Majority Tell GOP To Heed The 'Tea Party'

Everybody Loves Reagan (Even Democrats!)

2010 census results due this week will show Hurricane Katrina impact

Lawmakers set to discuss security, census numbers, jobs program

Gov. Bobby Jindal to outline higher education agenda

Aides: Jindal On Course

Landry: Immediately drill domestically amid the Egyptian crisis

EDITORIAL: Best to keep state revenue expectations low now

Renee Gill Pratt faces feds alone in racketeering trial

EDITORIAL: Toughen child exploitation laws

La.'s unemployment fund ranked among best in nation

Swearing-in event set for Holloway

Bill would aid slain soldiers' families

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STORIES FROM THIS WEEKEND

2011-01-30T09:01:00.000-08:00

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Voters Continue To Favor Lower Taxes, Less Spending

Roemer Ponders Presidency

Monteleone to host Edwin Edwards birthday party and roast in July

Governor's office says 134 of 195 campaign promises fulfilled

Jindal takes strategic aim at UNO and SUNO

Campaign money used for Mayor's trips to China, Washington

Vitter files 37 pieces of legislation in Congress' opening week

Vitter Gaining Influence

Alexander questions Obama earmarks ban

Tauzin a "household name in Congress..." opens new lobbyist shop

Program helps La. recover health funds

EDITORIAL: Address how best to gauge La. colleges' effectiveness

Jindal to lay out his higher education agenda at Monday gathering

2011 key to high-school grad effort

EDITORIAL: Truth shouldn't be difficult

Dr. Laura Cassidy recognizes privileges, sacrifices

Dardenne set to tackle litter, Take trip to New York City

EDITORIAL: For Louisiana, the head count counts for so much

Jindal targets child sex ads in 'virtual world'

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics March 1st

Edwin Edwards' supporters send best wishes

UNO-SUNO merger study to cost state up to $99,000

Legislative panel rejects voluntary 'convenience fees'

Ex-court clerk 'Gert' Dupont dies at 83

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, January 28th)

2011-01-28T07:39:00.000-08:00

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State seeks to halt raises

One-time funds could tide over state

GOP figure in BR sues board

Agency's plan would cut personnel costs

State Police No cadet classes this year

Jim Tucker Speaks at UNO

Who owes big bucks to the Louisiana Ethics Administration?

Board of Regents targets 459 degree programs

Regents to discuss SUNO-UNO merger Feb. 8

Vitter, Paul introduce resolution to amend 14th Amendment

Plan targets recidivism

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, January 27th)

2011-01-27T09:31:00.000-08:00

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EDITORIAL: Exploring lobbyist's role reinforces need for public to be attentive

SUNO- "Sop to white supremacists now regarded as an icon of black opportunity"

EDITORIAL: Higher ed at a crossroads

SUNO speakers vow to fight proposed merger with UNO

Board of Regents lists college cuts

Ater says no to governor's race

Old Rules Won't Determine GOP Presidential Candidate

50% Now Oppose President's New Spending Proposals

Alexander lands key House role

Lawmakers, officials clash

Local legislators administer tongue-lashings to School officials

Law enforcement agencies join forces to create anti-crime unit

State Police, corrections officials to appear before legislative panel

Escaped victim, officials target sex slavery in state

Divorce petition alleges deputy had affair with sheriff

Health chief: Medicaid pay must reflect results

State launches new 'Pick Your Passion' tourism marketing campaign

Oil leak panel's report assailed

EDITORIAL: State of energy... Silence continues

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, January 26th)

2011-01-26T08:22:00.000-08:00

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State of the Union roundup: View speech, rebuttals and more

FACT CHECK: Obama and his imbalanced ledger

Gulf oil spill, coastal restoration omitted from State of the Union

A Louisiana governor for president doesn't have to mean Bobby Jindal

Tea Party Rising

60% Trust Business Leaders More Than Government To Create Jobs

Jindal pushes soldier benefits

Panel wary of projects

Jindal: Merger has merit

Dardenne plans campaign to lure tourists

Chief: Medicaid pay must reflect results

Looking for more boards that are candidates for extinction

Lobbyists, officials take up influence

Ex-lawmaker asks judge to throw out his conviction

State gains 26,500 jobs in '10

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STORIES FROM TODAY & YESTERDAY

2011-01-25T08:08:00.000-08:00

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GALLUP POLL: Satisfaction With Gov't, Morality, Economy Down

Just 22% Say Obama Likely to Meet 2009 Goal of Cutting Deficit in Half

Provost: LSU has suffered (But not top staff!)

Southern System at stake in merger plan, president says

Union calls Red Tape Reduction Act 'political stunt'

EDITORIAL: BR traffic worst in U.S.

Oil spill fund administrator to face more questions from Congress

Louisianians go to rally for Roe v. Wade anniversary

Education website is like match.com... for schools, businesses

La. lawmakers hope Obama's speech will address Gulf drilling

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Seminar Series

EDITORIAL: A tight year for budget

Jindal pushes new charter law

Governor's insurance plan gets support

La. delegation targets energy

EDITORIAL: UNO-SUNO merger talk raises hackles

Elected officials and public workers paid for campaign work

Casino replaces full-time workers

Kimball named to political hall of fame

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STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND

2011-01-23T08:40:00.000-08:00

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New Poll: 68% Prefer A Government With Fewer Services, Lower Taxes

Congressman Jeff Landry Keeps Benefits Promise

Big Paydays Return With Big Profits at Wall St. Banks

"T-Fred" Mills wins 22nd state Senate district

101st District House seat claimed by Wesley Bishop

POLL: Gov. Bobby Jindal is in position for re-election

Gallot: Lawmakers eager to resdistrict

Political Survival Top Priority

Life March descends on Capitol- About 3,000 decry abortion

Sen. David Vitter has addition for Obama's reading list

Clayton presence ignites SU flap

New rules for poll watchers proposed

City Hall staffer earned $2K for work on congressional campaign

Brister the one to beat in vote for parish president

Housing official charged $5,000 in meals to public credit card

Site has campaign finance reports filed

N.H. GOP picks Tea Party figure as Chairman

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Seminar Series

Edwards, sans a pardon, could run for office when he's 98

Officials debate state budget

Gov. Jindal defends his push for a study of UNO, SUNO merger

Six candidates vie in Senate race

Low turnout expected today

Union membership declines

Louisiana secession anniversary largely ignored

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, January 21st)

2011-01-21T09:01:00.000-08:00

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Gov. Bobby Jindal's re-election in new poll

Jindal praises U.S. House Republicans' budget-cutting initiative

Former Gov. Edwin Edwards begins his new job this week

State Bond Commission authorizes sale of $300 million in bonds

LSU chief cool to idea of merging universities

Inside LA Politics: Board of Regents to Study Merger of UNO & SUNO

Higher education a target for state budget cuts across the nation

EDITORIAL: Ulrich's job good for area

Fight brews over districts

State to partner with Pew Center on criminal justice overhaul

Election officials propose law changes

Parish president abused his position, judge says

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Seminar Series In March

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, January 20th)

2011-01-20T08:42:00.000-08:00

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Jindal: Protect TOPS Aid

All six LA House Republicans vote to repeal health-care overhaul

Landry Declines Congressional Health Care & Retirement Benefits

11% of Voters think members of Congress read laws before they vote

Greene running for family court judge seat

EDWIN EDWARDS-THE PRODICAL SON COMES HOME!

Affidavit details public corruption investigation

Jindal says he won't try to control redistricting

House panel adopts redistricting guides

Board member raises policy questions about rehiring retirees

Retirement costs are a growing burden for Louisiana schools

BESE ponders waiver guidelines

EDITORIAL: Give employer-based schools a try

Black caucus opposes merger of SUNO with UNO

Barham dissatisfied with cleanup

EDITORIAL: Seizing the day to help complete I-49

Parish President's sentence will be lighter after cooperation

New agencies created to handle oil industry

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Seminar Series

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, January 19th)

2011-01-19T08:55:00.000-08:00

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Edwin Edwards was a crook, but that's not all

Jindal ponders school merger of UNO, SUNO

Jindal unveils proposed Medicaid system

Redistricting is expected to cost N.O. 4 districts

Jane Smith to seek La. Senate 37 seat

Gallot slams group's plan to divide Senate district

GOP in House plans health-care vote today

Commissioner: $30K won't buy alcohol for Police Jury Convention

N.O. crime doesn't have a single solution, police chief and DA say

Sheriff out of hospital following heart attack

Obama administration to announce next steps in drilling oversight

EDITORIAL: Free speech in Wiki world

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Seminar Series In March

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STORIES FROM TODAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY

2011-01-18T07:30:00.001-08:00

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EDITORIAL: Moving into the post-EWE world

Edwin Edwards gets a rap video

Revenue estimate could be increased

EDITORIAL: Universities' funding vital

BESE enters 2011 divided on issues

Lawmaker's son arrested again

Ulrich helps run RNC

City Hall seeking to shut down website collecting complaints

Lawmakers seek advice from young people

EDITORIAL: Wesley Bishop for state representative

'I will not raise your taxes,' Jindal tells Parish residents

U.S. Debt Passes $14 Trillion

Tea partiers keep eye on candidates they supported

Jindal: Higher Ed cuts still low

Analysis: LA budget crisis prompts look at jail time

Cash-strapped states may face most challenging year yet

LSU seeks more freedom from regulations

School board member blasts MLK Day

Police chief pool shallow, Only 3 have applied for post

EDITORIAL: Probe leaves questions

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Seminar Series In March

Political pollster weighs in on GOP 2012 presidential nominees

EDITORIAL- New product: Louisiana

State government streamlining commission touts success rate

Jindal pushes land sale

New secretary of state makes first visit to Lafayette

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SATURDAY SPECIAL EDITION (January 15th, 2011)

2011-01-15T08:36:00.000-08:00

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Edwards hired by Democratic Party Chairman Leach

The Edwin Edwards Cult of Personality

LA's Ruth Ulrich Elected Vice Chairman of the RNC

GOP ousts Steele, chooses Priebus

Wide-Open GOP Presidential Field Spurs Dark Horses

District 26: Perry, Granger qualify for Senate seat

Schedler says panel would look at museum mergers

Increases in retirement contribution rates concern cities

Two N.O. area lawmakers named to chair Senate committees

Cold reduces La. strawberry harvest

Shreveport workers say 'yes' to unionizing

NOPD evidence room is subject of FBI investigation

Former police chief pleads guilty in fraud case

Airport officials' use of credit cards questioned in report

Porteous, impeached federal judge, has lost his law license

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Series In March

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, January 14th)

2011-01-14T08:29:00.000-08:00

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Edwards Out, At Daughter's Home

MILLS SCORES BIG WIN IN TEA PARTY FORUM POLL

Obama Begins Gearing Up Re-Election Bid

75% Want Health Care Law Changed

Panel wary of tax claim

Jindal Raises More Money

Inside Report: Public to get chance to speak on district lines

Public help sought to cut waste

Schedler speaks at Chennault museum

Marusak is the LSMS' new associate director of Governmental Affairs

Alexander says Ariz. shooting won't limit his accessibility

La. launching effort to reduce dropouts

Personal e-mails off-limits

Recovery School District weighs demands for school facilities money

Ethics case against Nagin, Meffert, St. Pierre postponed again

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Offers Seminar Series In March

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STORIES FROM TODAY & YESTERDAY

2011-01-13T04:53:00.000-08:00

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BREAKING NEWS: Edwin Edwards Is Out!

George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts 2011 Art Contest Information

Officials hint at cuts at LABI meeting

La. school chief: Optimism realistic

EDITORIAL: Businesses, schools should be partners

Schedler: Eliminating special elections could save millions

Livingston sheriff won't seek re-election

UL braces for more cutbacks

Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne promises new tourism brand

Ethics Board says appeals court ruling could block several cases

Judge asked to delay ill Mose Jefferson's trial

Renee Gill Pratt's trial is likely to begin Jan. 31

Civil rights group: La. violating voting law

EDITORIAL: Hold officials accountable for their ethics violations

BR chamber official to head new economic development partnership in N.O.

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Offers Seminar Series In March

POLL: Many Favor Cutting Pay, Benefits of State Employees

EDITORIAL: It's time to connect with disconnected

Lawmakers say they'll be more cautious in wake of shooting

Landrieu, Vitter react to national oil spill commission's report

Lesser cuts still a concern

EDITORIAL: For colleges, 10 percent spells relief

Southern University drops higher admission standards

La. gets 'F' for student achievement

State to host education 'leadership summit'

Aaron Broussard, Tim Whitmer face ethics charges in scandal

Moon Landrieu reflects on how he won support of black voters

State Senate - District 22 - Check Out Fred Mills!

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, January 11th)

2011-01-11T08:57:00.000-08:00

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Jindal: Expect smaller cuts

GOP gaining ground in state

State Senate - District 22 - Check Out Fred Mills!

LSU delays cutting budget

VIDEO: La. Reps. Look At Security After Giffords' Shooting

La. delegation: Politicians often targets

EDITORIAL: Blame game begins

Voters Still See Democratic Agenda As More Extreme than GOP's

EDITORIAL: Officials may need schoolin'

LA bicentennial wants every person in state to donate $1

Reporter pleads guilty in undercover sting

Oil Spill Commission report could shape industry's future

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, January 10th)

2011-01-10T08:46:00.000-08:00

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Murder in Tucson- Loughner's sickness is not the product of politics

EDITORIAL: Governor Promises To Focus

Lawmakers Face Tense 2011

Louisiana ranked No. 1 in hiring forecast for first quarter of 2011

EDITORIAL: Politics wins remap fights

Senate qualifying slated

EDITORIAL: Jones has undone himself

New law for sex offenders not used

Study: BR metro area 67th largest

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Offers Seminar Series

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STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND & FRIDAY

2011-01-09T09:48:00.000-08:00

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EDITORIAL: Thoughts, Prayers For Shooting Victims

Gov. Bobby Jindal says no to means testings for TOPS

EDITORIAL: A milestone for state GOP

Landry makes campaign manager Phillip Joffrion chief of staff

Jindal's actions speak louder than words

La.'s delegation voted parties

Inside Politics: Report outlines status of layoffs

Open meetings, Edwards release top state issues

Property taxes vary widely

Executive Director Resigns Position On BESE

Jones is disbarred and about to be behind bars, too

Richmond listed as one of eight hottest House freshmen

Rep. Cedric Richmond picks top aides

Lobbyist Bob Livingston not welcome at House opening day

Scalise files five bills as 112th Congress gets under way

Jindal brings 'Better Louisiana' tour to St. Tammany

Governor joins coin toss in Cotton Bowl trip

District 26 campaign begins

Bishop rich in endorsements for House District race

Federal approval of LA open primaries expected within a month

EDITORIAL: Let's have answers about permits

Oil from Gulf spill still fouling Louisiana marshes

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Offers Seminar Series

State lawmakers' mileage allowance nudges up a penny in 2011

Gulf Coast restoration panel leader gets details on LA land loss

EDITORIAL: Reaching out for tax plan

Sen. David Vitter Sworn in Second Term

Cassidy Applauds House Reading Of Constitution

Longtime Jindal aide to become CEO of development firm

EDITORIAL: Louisiana deals with a new drug

Regents leader predicts new norm

Louisiana's BP blowout funds lag

Judge refuses to reduce ex-Sen.'s prison term

Jones to appeal court sentence

Ag department providing space for DEQ lab

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, January 6th)

2011-01-06T08:25:00.000-08:00

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Gov. Bobby Jindal says his commitment to Louisiana is strong

Governor does not expect to take lead role in redistricting

Former state senator gets 27-month sentence for tax evasion

Two freshman reps from LA sworn in as 112th Congress convenes

EDITORIAL: Hoping for best with the 112th

Rigor wins out in bid to grade public schools

Former Mayor Dies At 76

Former aviation director pleads guilty to obstruction charge

Panel: Gulf oil spill could happpen again

Inspector general removes documents from main library

State told to repay $239 million to Feds

EDITORIAL: Good Luck, Kelsi Crain

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, January 5th)

2011-01-05T09:05:00.000-08:00

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UPDATE: EDWIN EDWARDS NAMED KING OF RICE FESTIVAL

LA sends new crop to Capitol

Vote on repealing health care overhaul will acknowledge Nov election results

Mayor elects to wait for fall tax package vote

"Tea Party" Seen Less Negatively As Political Label, "Progressive" is Down

Angola Warden Burl Cain quits state Civil Service Commission

Former Senator awaits sentence Wednesday

State pulls aid after contract breach

Gov. Jindal to hold public meeting on Thursday

LSU System official says state budget faces a 'cliff year"

Report: La. in line with implementing new school rules

La. official takes S.C. post

Assessing a lifetime in Jeff politics

Latest Louisiana Medicaid shortfall won't prompt cuts

LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Offers Seminar Series

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STORIES FROM TODAY & YESTERDAY

2011-01-04T06:56:00.000-08:00

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Edwards to stay in halfway house

Number of Republicans Reaches Highest Level

Health-care cuts reversed

LA. Institute of Public Policy & Politics Offers Seminar Series

State's economic future eyed

EDITORIAL: Big projects bode well for employment in Louisiana

3 La. GOP members have role in fight

House GOP votes to repeal health law

Cao voted for Obama, against his own party often in 2010

$30K for Police Jury convention

EDITORIAL: Keep charter school options alive

EDITORIAL: A single assessor for New Orleans, finally

EDITORIAL: Oil business back on track

G.O.P. Newcomers Set Out to Undo Obama Victories

Congress joins 21st century

Freiberg replaces Arbour; Smith keeps VP post

EDITORIAL: Developers' newest break

Judge: Jail space shortage is a crime problem

EDITORIAL: Stay focused on higher ed

Louisiana, Mississippi face new competition

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STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND

2011-01-02T08:20:00.000-08:00

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LA. INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC POLICY & POLITICS OFFERS SEMINAR SERIES

Obama More Popular Among Some Democrats Than Others

Press Club of BR launches website

Higginbotham to join 1st Circuit Court

Top school officials to speak on reform

10 to watch: GOP freshmen on energy (Jeff Landry)

Homestead exemption is losing a champion with retirement of Chehardy

Single assessor takes over in Orleans Parish

Mitch Landrieu's tally of accomplishments indulges in some stretching

New Laws And Fees Start Adding Up Today

EDITORIAL: Get the facts on Louisiana

Cranky lawmakers, Jindal's likely re-election and other predictions

Gov. Bobby Jindal reflects on challenges during Destrehan speech

Fired-mayoral aide being investigated for sexual assault

Inside Report: Dawn of 2011 to bring La. 35 new laws

Hospital claims challenged

EDITORIAL: Louisiana is making progress keeping kids healthy

State to study insurance rates

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STORIES FROM TODAY, WEDNESDAY & TUESDAY

2010-12-30T04:32:00.000-08:00

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New Poll: Jindal Most Popular Governor In The United States

What's ahead for the new year?

College funding in La. leads listing

White House hopefuls' first big decision: How to announce

'Engineering marvel'

EDITORIAL: Another try at openness

Baby boomers fear outliving Medicare, poll finds

Jindal welcomes jobs

Year's Top Stories To Be Continued

EDITORIAL: Outside look at higher education in LA makes sense

Inside Report: What's wrong with this picture?

Medicaid mismanagement noted

State privatizing addiction recovery facilities

DEQ streamlines policy

Mayoral aide's firing leaves unanswered questions

La.'s 1st female U.S. attorney a story of mother's love

EDITORIAL: GOP leading on earmarks

EDITORIAL: Keep the Internet open for all

Just 21% Want FCC to Regulate Internet

Bill would crack the whip on pensions for government workers

EDITORIAL: Government pay practices must change

Louisiana has bright outlook

EDITORIAL: What a 'win' is and is not

Mayoral aide under probe fired

District Attorney To Resign

Drug smuggling probed

Board president urges parents to monitor school letter grades

EDITORIAL: Investigators should examine N.O. contractor

Gulf oil spill voted top news story of 2010 in AP editors' poll

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STORIES FROM TODAY & SUNDAY

2010-12-27T08:36:00.000-08:00

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'Morning Call' allows Hale 'to hit everything'

Turning America Around- Congress with a mandate for a new direction

Hot New Video: Purple Gold (The Tiger in Me) - Geno & Ian Von

Senate rejects spending measure- Vitter hails the development

Melancon wraps up this career in Congress

7th District's Days Numbered

Congress to get tougher on illegals

Most Purged Voters Black

Support for Health Care Repeal At 60%

Health care target of state budget cuts

Public schools may face cuts

Parish President leans on a core group of advisers

EDITORIAL: Let's get back to the Constitution

Campaign finance oversight anemic

LSU prepares for deep cuts

Supriya Jindal's foundation placing high-tech equipment in classrooms

EDITORIAL: Why we have what we have

Making a Good Riddance List, checking it twice

2010 was bad financial year for state agencies

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STORIES FROM TODAY & YESTERDAY

2010-12-22T03:51:00.000-08:00

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BREAKING NEWS: Senator Nick Guatreaux Resigns, Takes Job With DPS

EDITORIAL: State GOP Makes More Inroads

Vitter Reacts to Census Bureau Reapportionment Plan

Which Louisiana congressman would you like to see lose his job?

Congressman-Elect Jeff Landry Named to Powerful House Committees

Black Lawmakers Blast Jindal On Diversity

Voters Expect Tea Party To Play Bigger Role in 2012

Republicans adore Chris Christie... on YouTube and off

Top officials confer on tax

Jones chosen as committee chair

Louisiana agencies to focus on roads over holidays

EDITORIAL: Jindal right for acting

High number of black voters taken off rolls

Coastal district has advocates- Redistricting poses many questions

Louisiana to lose a seat in Congress

Jindal, lawmakers discuss shortfall

Legislature makes history with session

Debate lags over how to cut La. state employees

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STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND

2010-12-20T04:24:00.000-08:00

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New population count may complicate Obama 2012 bid

Governor visits Shreveport to sign books

EDITORIAL: Recall Is Silly

NE La. could lose seats

Washington Watch: Two criticize ruling on drug

Joseph Cao meets young admirer on Capitol Hill

The perfect gift for the Louisiana political junkie!

Democrats wondering who can run against Bobby Jindal

House switch to GOP led by term limits

Washington Watch: La. senators fighting extension

Poll: Just 29% of Voters Think Obama Will Win Re-Election

Tea Party Members Think Those They Elected Won't Sell Out

Contributions skirt campaign finance laws

Hurdles hamper 'Red Tape' law

120,000 inactive voters will be removed from rolls

Ellington strengthens GOP in La. House

EDITORIAL: Party Switch Significant

Jindal picks 8 for ed panels

Heitmeier now vice chair of Senate redistricting panel

Coastal state senators defend sand berms

Registered sex offenders among oil and gas workers

Survey: Majority favors N.O./BR passenger rail

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STORIES FROM TODAY, THURSDAY & WEDNESDAY

2010-12-17T04:44:00.000-08:00

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Inside Report: University Budget Cuts

Crowd: We Want Checks

Author predicts Edwin Edwards release in January

Recall co-chair doesn't favor recalling governor

Mose Jefferson has advanced-stage cancer

Board hears riverboat casino pitches

N.O. Public Belt Railroad gets federal subpoena

LA, 19 other states ask judge to throw out Obama health law

Seminar on Campaign Finance, Election Rules

Congress' Job Approval Rating Worst in History (13%)

EDITORIAL: When Public, Private Mix

Senate OKs Tax Bill- Landrieu, Vitter Vote For Plan

LA's 3 doctors in Congress pledge health-care law changes

Judge invalidates state contract to Blue Cross

Gov. Bobby Jindal to raise campaign cash in Texas

Champagne, Mills quality for Senate seat

Three qualify for vacant state house seat in eastern N.O

Former city tech chief pleads guilty to taking kickbacks

College president met with Kuwaiti, Saudi ambassadors

John Breaux center employees seek pay

EDITORIAL: It's time for BP to feel some grief

Jindal, legislators discuss budget

Democratic Party spent $770,000 on Fayard's final sprint

Poll: Economic Discontent Casts Continuing Political Pall

22% level of Strong Approval lowest yet recorded for Obama

EDITORIAL: Stop the silly soap opera

Senate worker is suspended for e-mail showing Obama as white

White House insists health care law is unaffected by judge's ruling

N.O.s' new assessor is keeping 2 former assessors as deputies

Road Home will not finish on time

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, December 14th)

2010-12-14T08:22:00.000-08:00

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Obama 1st Billion Dollar Man? 10-figure reelection campaign could be a reality

Reminder: LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Christmas Tonight 7pm

Jindal, Leaders Discuss Taxes

Text Probe- Messages Sent Before Library Vote (From Black Racist?)

Louisiana Republicans pleased with ruling against health care overhaul

Jindal rejects panel's action: Lawmakers undo health-care cuts

EDITORIAL: Cut health costs with better service

State Rep. Fred Mills switches to Republican Party

Group: Boost LSU autonomy

Jindal, Mitch Landrieu to talk about Hornets

Gulf spill claimants offered new, faster option

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, December 13th)

2010-12-13T08:52:00.000-08:00

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Reminder: LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Christmas Tuesday 7pm

Gov. Bobby Jindal: Louisiana economy climbing national rankings

Washington Watch: Drill permit delay opposed

Bidding process slated for Medicaid - State revises plan to select insurers

EDITORIAL: Charter collaboration initiative seems tailor made for N.O.

Americans Worry About Personal Information On Social Networking Sites

NAACP chapter has first white president

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STORIES FROM TODAY, SATURDAY & FRIDAY

2010-12-12T09:37:00.000-08:00

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Party switching not likely to change Legislature- "Already were so conservative"

'Contentious' redistricting session of Legislature likely to begin in March

Busy days ahead for state lawmakers

Lawmakers not sold on governor's budget bailout plan

Jindal Attracts Crowd

Vitter awakened illegal dreams

Obama trying to save his job- Landrieu apparently didn't get the message

Mary Landrieu says debt, not expediency, behind tax deal opposition

David Vitter takes heat for holding up scientist's confirmation

Lawmaker urges Benson to keep Saints playing amid NFL contract negotiations

Gov. Bobby Jindal quietly making plans for keeping Hornets in New Orleans

EDITORIAL: Medicaid reform plan merits healthy debate

ULM embarks on $3 million security project

Lawmakers push against cuts

La. Medicaid changes seek cost savings, improved health outcomes

Jindal's proposal to sell some state-owned assets meets resistance

Cassidy Appointed to Energy & Commerce Committee

Opposition to Obama tax deal brings Landrieu together with an unlikely ally

EDITORIAL: Bush tax cuts will help U.S. grow again

Civil War's 150th anniversary stirs debate on race

Willie Jones launches run for 101st District state House seat

Louisiana is unhealthiest state for women, report says

Budget ideas proposed- Jindal suggests sale of public property, privatization

Vitter Applauds Senate's Rejection of DREAM Act

Landrieu blasts tax deal; La. GOP members cheer

Angelle says that he'll push for greater use of natural gas in energy policy

BESE approves school grading plan

BESE approves Pastorek's plan for the future governance of N.O. public schools

EDITORIAL: State's health needs checkup

EDITORIAL- Last hope: Reduce Medicaid costs

Bastrop gains 300 jobs: DG Foods brings chicken-processing site

The perfect gift for the Louisiana political junkie!

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, December 9th)

2010-12-09T09:09:00.000-08:00

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House Passes DREAM Act- Melancon votes to give Illegals citizenship

Superfest Out; Library In- (Mayor Storms Out of Budget Meeting... Council Cuts)

Alario, longtime La. Democratic lawmaker, switches to GOP

Ellington considers party switch

New Poll: Most Americans Say They're Worse Off Since Obama Took Office

Official: La. won't cut budget by 35%- Rainwater vows taxes won't go up

Panel rejects Jindal criterion for layoffs

EDITORIAL: Don't settle for 'A for effort'

Officials get earful at Medicaid forum

'Nonsensicalness' of Sen. Mary Landrieu's criticism of tax cut deal cited

Porteous is the 8th federal judge to be convicted & removed from office

The perfect gift for the Louisiana political junkie!

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STORIES FROM MONDAY, TUESDAY & TODAY

2010-12-08T09:00:00.000-08:00

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Superfest Funds Under Fire- 'Suite Deal For Kip'

Jindal, group focus on new policies to help LSU budget

EDITORIAL: Assessing LSU's Quality

Corruption probe agent faces legal problems

Sentencing of former state senator delayed

La.'s health ranking falls

High school dropout rate cited as La. setback

Divergent school grade plans lead BESE to defer decision

BESE panel endorses proposed science texts

Porteous lawyer tells Senate judge is no 'grotesque character'

Flags lowered in tribute today

Election lines spur rivalries

Incoming BESE chief says changes needed

Jindal plan fast-tracks service cuts

EDITORIAL: School grade idea becomes controversial

LSU AgCenter: 'Less with less' way of future

Judge rules tapes allowed- Defense opposes FBI recordings

Porteous impeachment question goes before Senate today

Jindal holds first state signing of new book

Electronic systems replaced at Capitol

Grad rate numbers not end all

EDITORIAL: Celebrate La.'s bicentennial

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WEEKEND EDITION

2010-12-05T08:05:00.000-08:00

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JINDAL BOOK SIGNING 3PM TODAY, BARNES & NOBLE- CITY PLACE (BR)

Alexander Sees Bush Tax Cuts Continuing

State budget shortfall debated- Democrats mull tax boost

EDITORIAL: Students, Tighten your belts

Medicaid cuts threaten critical care

LA's 'health-care system has to be reformed,' secretary says

New University Medical Center construction delayed

Former EBR district attorney Bush dies

Claitor appointed to revenue panel

Legislature will redistrict La. in '11

It pays to be elected in DeSoto

City Hall computer server fails, forcing workers to improvise

EBR library vote looms- Metro Council set to decide issue Wed.

Advocate Endorses: Move ahead with library

NEW TEA PARTY VIDEO: '$20 MILLION LIBRARY?'

Jindal Says Palin 'Absolutely' Electable

Landry: "The President's policies are failing the American people"

LSU would operate under different rules than other state campuses

UL seeks new funding plan

Pastorek: Cuts threaten progress

Gov. Jindal says he plans no new fees on health care providers

Former Parish President now working for Attorney General

Mills, Champagne to duel for senate seat?

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, December 3rd)

2010-12-03T09:15:00.000-08:00

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Obama's Full-Month Approval Down One Point in November

NEW TEA PARTY VIDEO: '$20 MILLION LIBRARY?'

Charlie Melancon Actually Voted Against Censuring Charlie Rangel

EDITORIAL: Get ready for the Age of Grumpy

Regents Pressed For Plan

Louisiana's Department of Education is reorganizing

JINDAL BOOK SIGNING 3PM SUNDAY, BARNES & NOBLE- CITY PLACE (BR)

Jindal makes no promises on BESE budget

Jindal holds meeting on funding health care

New caucus: Vision needed for higher ed

Jindal team wants to cut 21 jobs

Public Health Cuts 20

State treasurer outlines plan to address '11 budget deficit

700 Saints plates sold on first day

Statehood bicentennial license plates unveiled, available Jan. 3

EDITORIAL: A real pay freeze for most federal employees

EDITORIAL: LA Program now a U.S. model

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, December 2nd)

2010-12-02T09:15:00.000-08:00

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Governor Bobby Jindal: People, Work Trump Poll

The Takeaway From The New Statewide Poll Isn't That Jindal's In Trouble

EDITORIAL: Jindal Short On Answers To Budget

Louisiana Officials Criticize Obama Offshore Strategy

Jindal doesn't rule out cuts to La. schools

Kennedy discusses state budget in Lake Charles

LSU Backs Tuition Hikes

Higher education leaders present revenue plan

Republicans 36.0%, Democrats 34.7%, First GOP Lead Ever

Student-led group to bring message to Regents

Panel backs grade plan

Sheriff cited as the other man in divorce suit

SUNO administrator is running for Richmond's House seat

Supriya Jindal signing books Thursday at Metairie store

Audit: ACORN wrongly receives FEMA grant

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, December 1st)

2010-12-01T08:15:00.000-08:00

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New Poll Shows Jindal Popularity Dropping- "It's a shocker of a poll"

Statewide Poll Shows Erosion In Support For State Government

Gov. Bobby Jindal to raise money in Manhattan next week

Jindal open to higher ed fee increases, opposes tax hikes

DuBos: Jindal should push to combine multiple college boards

BR fans brave chill for Palin autograph

Budget cuts affect health jobs

EDITORIAL: Strong fiscal plans win support for Kennedy

Louisiana Senate staffer suspended over Obama e-mail

Representatives ready to vie for Hebert's Senate seat

Offshore drilling regulation overhaul appears out of reach

EDITORIAL: Keep film industry glowing locally

La. school 'dropout factories' down 16%

5 constitutional amendments take effect Wednesday

Jesse Bankston, longtime Louisiana Democratic leader, dead at 103

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SPECIAL SUNDAY EDITION (November 28th, 2010)

2010-11-28T08:52:00.000-08:00

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Vitter Campaign Chief Praised For Success

New Poll: Voters Fear Too Much Government 'Help' For Economy

Pelosi Wins 'Turkey Of The Year'

Public employee pensions... We can't afford them

Movement seeks to raise funds for universities

EDITORIAL: State efforts get attention

Students stack up to peers

Tax breaks, friendly faces sell Acadiana

Most principals in Jefferson case doing poorly

Jindal sets duck hunt fundraiser

Supriya Jindal sets area book signings

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STORIES FROM TODAY, FRIDAY & THANKSGIVING

2010-11-27T07:47:00.000-08:00

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Voters Say It's Important Who's In Congress, Who Runs Congress

Cao aims to shed moderate label as he contemplates his political future

EDITORIAL: Blood returns to state flag

SU Chancellor Lomotey to resign

Southern board elects new chairman

Casinos struggle back from recession

12 stitches in President Barack Obama's lip

La. state government shut down Friday for Acadian Day

State offers health proposal

Southern supervisors to meet before Classic

Court upholds PSC's right to limit closures of rail crossings

Jindal slates budget sessions

State senator is new alcohol, tobacco control commissioner

Inside Report: Lingering issues await mayor-elect

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, November 24th)

2010-11-24T07:02:00.000-08:00

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Just when you thought things couldn't get worse for Louisiana Democrats

Tea Parties Turn to Local Issues

VIDEO- Gov Jindal: 'Make Congressmen Part-time'

Ellington to lead national legislative group

Rep. Nickie Monica says he won't seek re-election

Latest La. employment figures show growth

EDITORIAL: Louisiana's health reforms sound promising

Residents urge state to keep ferry open

Assessment of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's visit to Houma

EDITORIAL: Obama administration needs to stop being obtuse on drilling rules

Some government officials can skip tough new airport security

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, November 23rd)

2010-11-23T07:03:00.000-08:00

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Democrats showing they still don't get it

Jay Dardenne is sworn in as new lieutenant governor

Poll: Voters do not support library plan

Report: BR's crime rate 16th in nation

EDITORIAL: Keep an eye on cameras

New Louisiana state flag with bleeding pelican is unfurled

Richmond: Election for House seat to be before redistricting session

Jindal has no plans to meet Palin

Health department to rework CommunityCare program

Obama administration sets rules requiring minimum health insurer spending

LAFP has joined the Coalition to Protect Louisiana's Healthcare

Online school benefits debated

EDITORIAL: Turn La.'s bad times to good times

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STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND

2010-11-22T06:45:00.000-08:00

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NEW POLL: Budgetwise, Most Prefer A Cutter Over A Spender

NEW POLL: BR Voters Oppose River Center Branch Library Budget Proposal (61%-19%)

Jindal Rules Out 2012 Presidential Run, But VP Is Possibility

Louisiana Democrats still take more hits

Local lawmaker backing treasurer's budget plan

LSU realigns faculty- Graduate programs return to colleges

Vitter questions prosecution

Jefferson appeals conviction

Feds approve Entergy system

Blue Dogs losing their bite- Southern Democrats all but neutralized

Jeff Landry, Charlie Melancon differ sharply on election

Angelle builds campaign chest

More than 400 likely to be laid off

Dardenne to take oath on Monday

Rainwater backs off sabbaticals

What one bad Louisiana politician might say to another

Gov. Bobby Jindal: 'I'll be running for re-election"

Tax calls falling on deaf ears

Louisiana's economic output swelled last year

EDITORIAL: Considering records law

Chris Christie's Advice to GOP Governors Brings Down the House

Budget committee rejects Jindal's plan

Louisiana lawmakers likely to gain clout

Economy Remains Top Issue On Voters' Minds

Colleges ponder financial exigency

Interior secretary to outline Gulf of Mexico drilling policies Today

EDITORIAL: Rigging a race at horsemen's association

EDITORIAL: The speaker, back in coach

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, November 19th)

2010-11-19T04:53:00.000-08:00

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Film tax credits aren't paying their way, researchers find

Churches: Raise tax on cigarettes

Just 17% Think Government Should Outlaw Smoking

Public Unions Urge Budget Change

Mary Landrieu: Take Funds

Bonds worry officials- Moret says Nucor funds 'on track'

Feds: State 5th in growth

Two face election scheme charges

EDITORIAL: Don't get carried away by earmarks

School districts to receive grades

Regents OK GRAD Act agreement for La. colleges

EBR councilwoman to run for House seat

LHSAA files suit over alleged state interference

Former police chief pleads guilty to lying to federal agents

Ethics Board puts hearings on hold

Ethics Administration puts Lee, Roberts on notice

John Breaux Center shuts down on a dime

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, November 18th)

2010-11-18T08:49:00.000-08:00

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EDITORIAL: Keep looking for smart ways to cut

Kennedy Pushes Budget Proposals

JINDAL ONE OF MANY NATIONAL WANNABES FROM THE SOUTH

Alexander to support earmark ban

Landrieu demands 'clear path forward' for drilling permits

Legislators look out for No. 1

Council members fail to show for library tour

Policies on electronic public records assessed by legislative committee

Road groups want funds

Health revamp set for '11- Greenstein outlines Jindal's plan

Louisiana gets an 'F' for premature births

Experts: BP ignored warning signs on doomed well

Parish President announces his new top aides

Porteous impeachment trial summary released

Boehner favored as 61st House Speaker on his 61st birthday

House Democrats keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, November 17th)

2010-11-17T08:46:00.000-08:00

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EDITORIAL: Media right to focus on La. Gov. Jindal

EDITORIAL: "Address Louisiana's Fiscal Dysfunction Once And For All"

Sarah Palin's gettin' mavericky in Metairie & Baton Rouge

Tea party seeks Capitol clout after election gains

Council Meeting Centers On Library

LA AAP Chapter Joins the Coalition to Protect Louisiana's Healthcare

51% Say It's Possible to Balance Budget Without Raising Taxes

No end date in Painter investigation

Groups say La. fees too low

Bond commission OKs cash for projects

First lady pays visit

Mose Jefferson affirms relationship with attorney in corruption case

Jefferson bases appeal on jury instructions

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, November 16th)

2010-11-16T07:22:00.000-08:00

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EDITORIAL: Higher Ed Needs A Shake-Up

Gov. Jindal discusses new book

Louisiana's school district funding formula short $42 million

Officials: Funding loss not too hard on area school districts

LA public school enrollment is 9,000 more than forecast for this fall

With Tea Party in Mind, Republicans Have Change of Heart About Earmarks

Public hearing set on budget

Louisiana health providers pushing alternate Medicaid revamp

58% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law, 37% Oppose Repeal

EDITORIAL: Welcome, newcomers, and mind the gift rule

Banning congressional earmarks would be costly for LA, lawmakers say

Inside Report: Officials seek funds from BP for restoration

Principals summoned to meeting with new School Board members

Jefferson appeal cites three 'insurmountable problems' with corruption trial

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, November 15th)

2010-11-15T06:29:00.000-08:00

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JINDAL GOES TO NEW YORK

Analysis: Jindal's new book crosses La. lines (On Sale Today!)

TONIGHT 7 PM, THE LOFT @ PERKINS ROWE (BR)- BE THERE!

EDITORIAL: Big waves shake Hill

Marco Rubio rollout aims to manage expectations

Students get taste of politics at rally

EDITORIAL: Look again at ethics panel system

LSU testifies for commission

EDITORIAL: New Orleans campaign aims to feed all the children

Congress returns for lame-duck session

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STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND

2010-11-14T07:53:00.000-08:00

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Any Challengers? "Louisiana Is Redder Than Red"

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MONDAY NIGHT 7 PM, THE LOFT @ PERKINS ROWE (BR)

Democrats huddle on state's budget

Gov. Jindal denies his new book is stepping stone to national office

Committee Talks State Budget

Taking the bite out of ethics board rulings

EDITORIAL: Learn from elders' mistakes

Freshmen arrive in Congress with many questions

EDITORIAL: Yes, let's tell the entire fiscal truth

Public pension liabilities pose future threat

La. ranks in top 10 states for business

State did business with indicted man

Hines switching to Republican Party, giving GOP House majority

Sen. Alario 95% sure he will switch from Democratic Party to GOP

LIBRARY OK COULD KILL BOND ISSUE

College chiefs project closure of some Louisiana campuses

Superintendent 'disappointed' about diverted federal funds

New high school biology books recommended by state

EDITORIAL: Federal bench is not for crooks, so kick Porteous out

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, November 12th)

2010-11-12T04:51:00.000-08:00

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The Rollback Begins- An end to the government workers' gravy train

Obama Presidential Approval Index Rating -20

White House sidesteps claims in Jindal's book

Did Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal miss a window of opportunity?

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MONDAY NIGHT 7 PM, THE LOFT @ PERKINS ROWE (BR)

School Boards Protest Fund 'Hijacking'

School officials fume over funding loss

La. ranks low: 4% of state high school students pass college-level exams

Louisiana colleges not getting a budget boost this year

EDITORIAL: On campus, sore feelings and soaring costs

EDITORIAL: Get it together on oil spills

Echols announces for state house

State Rep. Juan LaFonta won't seek re-election in 2011

State Rep. Walker Hines mulling a run for secretary of state

Attorney General pays tribute to Revius Ortique in Dillard visit

Porteous' attorneys want one last argument before Senate impeachment vote

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, November 11th)

2010-11-11T05:26:00.000-08:00

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Alario May Join Ranks Of GOP

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MONDAY NIGHT 7 PM WINELOFT @ PERKINS ROWE (BR)

Federal Education Money To Be Used To Offset State Budget Cuts

Hundreds rally at state Capitol to protest education cuts

Bruno addresses college budget cuts, "rainy day" fund lawsuit

Civil Service panel OKs takeovers, cuts

Jindal touts administration's decisions

Jindal to promote book in Calif.

PSC Backs Entergy Probe Effort

Report says state ranks 14th in charter enrollment

Obama Panel Seeks Social Security Cuts and Tax Increases

94% Oppose Text Messaging While Driving

81% Share a Favorable Opinion of U.S. Military

EDITORIAL: Thank a veteran today... and mean it

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, November 10th)

2010-11-10T08:43:00.000-08:00

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Breaking News: White House altered drilling ban report

Is Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal plotting another getaway?

Angelle joins GOP fold as Democrats lose luster

In 'Leadership & Crisis,' Jindal rarely strays far from GOP boilerplate

Blanco rebuts Bush's Katrina memories

GOP regained control of U.S. House with help of independents, poll finds

Speakers at political summit don't expect bipartisan cooperation

Republicans target health care reform

Why Republicans Won

Why state auditor wants probe records withheld to be aired

BESE to consider online schools

Louisiana first lady announces baby journal project

Legislator Kirk Talbot wins national business award

"We'll Make You Think" About Why 425,000 Taxpayer Dollars Were Spent Doing This

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, November 9th)

2010-11-09T08:56:00.000-08:00

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Gov. Bobby Jindal 'comes out swinging' in new book

Library Director Says, "Tea Parties Are For Children With Teddy Bears"

79% of likely GOP voters hold a favorable opinion of the Tea Party movement

A Rebirth Of The American Revolution?

Teepell returns as Jindal's chief of staff

Republicans gain edge in redistricting

Louisiana Board of Ethics is stripped of enforcement authority

Gov. Bobby Jindal's hurricane recovery chief resigns

State police beefing up Capitol security for Wednesday education rally

Council Chides Mayor

Bush recalls Katrina aftermath in 'Decision Points' memoir

Drilling company says U.S. stonewalling on permits

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STORIES FROM TODAY AND THE WEEKEND

2010-11-08T07:50:00.000-08:00

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Louisiana Democrats Ponder New Reality

Rightward, March: The Midterm Exit Polls

EDITORIAL: A new man as lt. governor

EDITORIAL: Dardenne already saving La. money

EDITORIAL: Focus quickly on Medicaid changes

Republicans in charge take aim at health overhaul

Biden, Netanyahu meet at Jewish Federation assembly in N.O.

Bush ends public silence with new book

"United, Conservatives Control The Political Landscape"

Poll: Voters Tend To Think Democrats Lost More Than GOP Won

Voters Say No to Higher Taxes, More Government Spending

Tax cuts have brighter future

LSU Board signs off on $21.2 million mid-year budget cut

Cuts may start debate about black universities

Public bodies prepared for revenue slowdown

Jindal hit the road for GOP candidates

Political reapportionment games to begin

State Senator rips cost health-care revamp

Even for tech chief, some rules weren't meant to be broken

Hayneville Shale activity to slow in 2011

Blacks struggle with 72 percent unwed mothers

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STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, November 5th)

2010-11-05T08:33:00.000-07:00

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LAST CHANCE FOR GOP

White Southern Democrats Nearly Wiped Out

Kennedy presents cost-cutting plan

Health cuts questioned by lawmakers

Lawmakers' session pay dips slightly with change in daily allowance

Bernard Takes Office Early

What role will the Tea Parties in LA play based upon the election results?

Dardenne's First Lt. Gov. Call Is A Winner

EDITORIAL: It's time to get it on spending

EDITORIAL: Now No. 9 in business ranking, Louisiana is heading the right way

EDITORIAL: The 112th Congress

GOP Asserts New Strength

School foes clash after documentary

Prison officials want to raise probation fees

Inside Report: Decisions loom about grading students, schools

400 may lose EKL jobs

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