Louisiana Political News Service

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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Labels: ALEXANDER, CENSUS, CONGRESS, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REAPPORTIONMENT

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 5:16 AM

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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Labels: ALEXANDER, BUDGET, GOP, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:32 AM

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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Labels: ALEXANDER, BLUEPRINT, CALDWELL, GOP, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 4:53 AM

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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Labels: ALEXANDER, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, ROEMER, VITTER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 9:01 AM

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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Labels: ALEXANDER, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:05 AM

State Treasurer Concerned About Revenue Drop

For Democrats, Even 'Safe' Seats Are Shaky

Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 47% Democrats 39%

EDITORIAL: Big changes will require big voter turnout Nov. 2

2nd Congressional District advertising reflects high stakes of race

2 local Democrats to endorse Cao in race against Richmond

EDITORIAL: Public Employee Benefits Should Be Cut

Disaster response should have local leadership, Billy Nungessor Says

DHH botches Medicaid pay checks (again)

Technical, community colleges growing at rapid pace

5th Congressional District race, IRS & foreign aid become targets

Trade your gun for gasoline gift card?

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Labels: ALEXANDER, CAO, ELECTIONS, KENNEDY, LOUISIANA, NUNGESSOR, POLITICS

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 7:55 AM

Complete Tally Confirms Runoff (Dardenne 28%, Fayard 24%)

Lt. governor's race heads to November runoff

Analysis: Louisiana Primary Results- Part I (Lt. Governor's Race)

"OF THE 10 PEOPLE FuturePAC ENDORSED, THREE WON AT THE POLLS"

Any early predictions in the 3rd Congressional District election?

Vitter Pushes NASA

Indy Challenges Alexander

A look at major political campaigns

New Gallup findings: Blacks still love Obama, others not so much

Shreveport: Mayoral candidates set for showdown

Alexandria voters show confidence by re-electing mayor

Psst, buddy: You missed an election

FOR THE OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS CLICK HERE!

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Labels: ALEXANDER, DARDENNE, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, POLL, VITTER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:39 AM

75% Blame State Budget Problems on Politicians' Unwillingness to Cut Spending

EDITORIAL: Louisiana elections just get 'curiouser and curiouser'

WHO HAS QUALIFIED FOR OFFICE SO FAR? (IN REAL-TIME, CLICK HERE)

EDITORIAL: Who will step up? "The lonely, courageous act of qualifying"

Melancon endorsed Obama, When asked about job performance recently gave him 'A'

Senator Vitter campaigns at rally in Monroe

Melancon and Vitter make it official in U.S. Senate race

Three qualify for lieutenant governor

HUNT DOWNER'S RECORD

Alexander To Seek 5th Term

EDITORIAL: Rally to offer support for local jobs

Regents Plan To Hire Headhunter

2 MAYORS, CHIEF INDICTED

Four file for Mayor first day of qualifying

Few surprises on the first day of qualifying in Jefferson

Candidates lining up for New Orleans elections

PSC FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST LEGISLATURE

Jindal signs bills on crooked contracting for public works jobs

FBI investigating downloads of Mike Yenni's text messages

Jindal Signs Cyberbully Law

JINDAL SIGNS OBJECTION TO OBAMA HEALTH REVAMP

Obama bypasses Senate in appointing new Medicare chief

July Fourth Thoughts Are Troubling

Budget in the red, NOPD lays off 50 employees

COURT TO HEAR DRILLING BAN APPEAL TODAY

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Labels: ALEXANDER, BUDGET, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS, VITTER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:02 AM

Governor meets with Obama

Jindal Worries EPA Regs Could Hurt State

Alexander Files Legislation To Combat Reckless Spending By Feds

Vitter Comments on "New" Obama Health Care Proposal

Outlook No Brighter For Obama's New $1 Trillion Health Plan

Remap Plan Targets N.O.- "Incestuous Desire To Be Re-Elected"

Audit: La. should check tax files of state contractors

Colleges get ability to raise tuition under Jindal proposal

LSU job search angers faculty

Panel Seeks Research Funds

Louisiana Education Fix Urged

Ethics Board Closes Case

ZULU MONEY- Which is it, Mayor Nagin? A grant or a loan?

Mayor-elect heads to Washington looking for goodwill, aid

Mayor calls selection of police superintendent top priority

Nagin mum on Landrieu's request of no last-minute deals

Police Juror Pleads Guilty

Chief Justice 'Kitty' Kimball released from rehab hospital

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Labels: ALEXANDER, BUDGET, HEALTH CARE, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:55 AM

WHAT THOSE IN THE KNOW ARE SAYING ABOUT 'CATEGORY 5 COMMUNICATIONS'

LaNewsLink.com Required Daily Reading For Staffs On The Hill

Poll Gives Vitter Big Lead For 2010

LATEST POLL SHOWS VITTER UP 12%, JINDAL SOLID, OBAMA & LANDRIEU SLIPPING

Jindal remains popular despite unpopular cuts

Vitter's census proposal blasted (by civil rights and political advocacy groups)

National Daily Presidential Tracking Poll- Obama At 1% Better Than His Worst Day

AP: Sweeping State Reorganization Urged

Helena Moreno is listed as media contact for John Georges campaign

Contest to fill City Council seat is not drawing a crowd (Jay Batt Is Running)

EDITORIAL: Louisianians can't afford generous pensions for state employees

In Cuba, N.O. Mayor Talks

Landrieu To Hold Health Forum (Tea Party Looking For "Free and Open Dialogue")

Inside Report: Is Louisiana Too Educated?

Agencies: State Employees Pick Bonus, Retirement

Panel frowns on report

Small businesses will be bellwether for Landrieu

Maginnis: Presidents visit, and secretaries bring checks

Fight erupts over ACORN chapter in New Orleans

Interracial couple sues Tangipahoa justice who refused to marry them

Former Mayor Returns

NEW POLL: DO YOU SUPPORT OR OPPOSE THE OBAMA HEALTH CARE PLAN?

Dozens show for Council, but are not allowed to speak

Charity closing suit to be heard in B.R.

EDITORIAL: New Orleans' schools moving in the right direction

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Labels: ALEXANDER, CLAITOR, FLETCHER, FOSTER, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, MOORE, OBAMA, PINSONAT, POLITICS, ROEMER, VITTER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:59 AM

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Labels: ALEXANDER, CATEGORY 5, CLAITOR, FLETCHER, FOSTER, HAYNIE, LOUISIANA, MOORE, PINSONAT, POLITICS, POLL, ROEMER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 10:51 AM

EDITORIAL: Value In His Visits

LIBERAL 'ALLIANCE' CHASTISES GOVERNOR

Jindal brings $436,855 to Parish

STATE WORKER PAY ON TABLE

Official: Too many state cars- Consultant offers ideas to trim budget

Alexander says Democrats misjudged opposition

National Poll: 51% Say Congress is Too Liberal, 22% Say It's Too Conservative

Scalise says Democrats' health-care plan would worsen problems

NEW SENATE RACE VIDEO: "NO TIME CHARLIE"

Political analyst Charlie Cook to speak at Tech on Sept. 22

Judge Endorsed By Sheriff's (Serious Baggage and All)

Landrieu tabbed for Democrat education calendar

What health plan does Fleming offer his employees?

EBR BOND ON BALLOT: Proposition passes by a 9-3 margin

Pastorek: Score minimums must rise

Ethics board to interview watchdog finalists

James Carville, Mary Matalin to co-chair Super Bowl committee

La. rises from 44th to 2nd in toddler immunizations

Inside Report: Lamar-Dixon questions

McHugh Cautions Town Council

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Labels: ALEXANDER, FLEMING, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, POLITICS, SCALISE, VITTER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:59 AM

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Vitter backs 'insurance associations,' prescription drug imports

TAUZIN STANDS BY SECRET DEAL

Charlie Melancon gets a dose of gratitude from PhRMA (Tauzin)

State, federal leaders praise partnership during LMA session

DARDENNE: SPECIAL ELECTIONS TOO COSTLY

Pastorek Consultant Hiring OK'd (20 Unclassified 'At The Pleasure Of' Positions)

Tucker chosen for leadership program

PANEL TO LOOK AT FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Colleges under microscope

EDITORIAL: Is everything on the table?

Joseph Cao's got soul

New Orleans mayor's race notably short of candidates

Targeting Ben Nelson through Mary Landrieu?

Rep. Foil promoted to Navy captain

Statistics show achievement gap for students above, below poverty line

Count on Mayor Ray Nagin for wild excuses

William Jefferson jurors whistled while they worked

'Clunkers' deal has its critics

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Labels: ALEXANDER, CAO, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, POLITICS, TAUZIN, VITTER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 9:15 AM

House OKs Bill; Vitter Leads Senate Fight Against Bailout

Illinois Grabs Corruption Title

Carmouche Issues Concession Statement

CONGRESSMAN-ELECT FLEMING NAMES LEE FLETCHER CHIEF OF STAFF

Alexander Now State's Leader In House

MR. CAO GOES TO WASHINGTON

Congressman-Elect Cao & Chairman Villere Featured On Fox News

Another Candidate Exits State Senate Race

EDITORIAL: U.S. Attorney Jim Letten Is Obama's Kind Of Prosecutor

Jefferson's Last Vote In House Is On Auto Bailout

Former Senator Scheduled For Trial In March

Louisiana PSC Rejects Meal Ban (Again)

EDITORIAL: Message To PSC- Free Lunch? Not Likely

ICF Raise Was No Secret, Report Says

EDITORIAL: Distraction From Reform

Interim Head Named Secretary Of DSS

POLL: Do You Favor Pardon or Commutation for Edwin Edwards?

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Labels: ALEXANDER, CAO, CARMOUCHE, FLEMING, GOP, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, VILLERE

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 9:03 AM