Friday, February 18, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, February 18th)
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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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Labels: BLUEPRINT, LOUISIANA, NEW ORLEANS, POLITICS, ROEMER, TEA PARTY
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, February 15th)
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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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Labels: BLUEPRINT, BUDGET, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, MARDI GRAS, OBAMA, POLITICS
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, February 2nd)
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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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Labels: ALEXANDER, BLUEPRINT, CALDWELL, GOP, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
Friday, June 25, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, June 25th)
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Jindal's chief budget architect leaving- "Angele of Death" checks out
Half of Jindal agenda OK'd by Legislature
Lombardi Tells LSU System To Brace For Cuts (Suggestion: Start at the Top!)
Recovery Authority closes up shop- Jindal administration has "blank check"
Panel set up to find Clausen's successor
College funding bill up in air
Deepwater drilling permitted, but not expected
Judge Faces Death Threats After Oil Drilling Moratorium Ruling
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY APPLAUDS CANDIDATE JEFF LANDRY (LA-3)
Vitter on Raiding Trust Fund
Investor's Business Daily: The Drilling Ban Is Soros' Bonanza
Moratorium opponents rally in Houma
Kennedy: All well owners should contribute to fund
Jindal signs drug-free, cockfight, public bribery bills
BLUEPRINT CITES WORKFORCE, HIGHER ED PROGRESS
Blago given list of Obama favorites- Staff chief Emanuel relayed
Edwards' corruption 'despicable,' sentencing judge says
Law underpinning William Jefferson convictions is dealt blow by Supreme Court
FEDS INDICT 2, Councilmen Face racketeering, extortion charges
City has had string of public corruption related troubles
Greta Van Susteren Praises LA Businessman James Davison
EDITORIAL: Judge gamed the system to get impeachment delay
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to keep vote petitioner IDs private
Governor sets oil spill 'DAY OF PRAYER FOR PERSEVERANCE'
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Labels: BLUEPRINT, BUDGET, CLAUSEN, JINDAL, KENNEDY, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS, VITTER
Sunday, April 11, 2010
STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND
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66% Say America Is Overtaxed, Only 25% disagree
David Vitter Rides The Tea Party Wave
Republicans wrap up four-day conference in New Orleans
GOP seeks identity before 2012
Political Horizons: Present may affect Jindal's future
Inside Politics: Jindal fundraising pretty ordinary
(Edwin Edwards) Model prisoner a happy camper
What's Next for Blueprint Louisiana?
Savings: Take 'em or leave 'em?
Just 20% Support Federal Internet Taxes
Smaller issues add up in Legislature
LA insurance officials say they are ready for new plan
State puts off payments to recovery manager
'Cyber-bullying' targeted by Louisiana House proposal
Tea Party Website: 'Citizen Action Center'
Palin cheered by Republicans meeting in New Orleans
More than 200 march in New Orleans as Republicans convene
Melancon appeals to voters at Southern University
Acadiana Tea Party schedules rally
EDITORIAL: Fiscal sense showing in LA, but not in U.S.
Senator: Opinion reinforces need to repeal license fee
EDITORIAL: Bruce deal adds value to La.
Canceled government contracts had been questioned by AG's office
Bill limits evacuee elections, sets time limit
EDITORIAL: Bolar is going to jail and that's where he belongs
Double-talking, double-dealing, back-stabbing, corrupt politicians
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Labels: BLUEPRINT, EDWARDS, GOP, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, TAX, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Friday, May 29, 2009
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, May 29th)
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BLUEPRINT LOUISIANA SPEAKS OUT ON COLLEGE FUNDING ISSUE
Groups Ask To Kill Cuts To Colleges
House members pledge to fight delay in tax cut
Homestead exemption changes may be doomed
Louisiana House: Voter's Remorse
GOP AGITATION WITH TUCKER GROWS
Bills continuing movie, sound, digital credits advance to Senate
City Tax Director Arrested
EDITORIAL: A New Plan For State Workers
Ways and Means sends 25 bills on to full House
Landrieu, Vitter Request Billions- "Largesse Benefits Louisiana"
Tim Burns Tax Break Proposal For La. Seniors Advances
HOUSE KILLS BILL TO ALLOW GUNS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
Senate approves ban on smoking in bars, casinos
Tobacco display ban advances
COMMITTEE REJECTS CAP ON TOPS AWARDS
Health Execs Blast Slated Budget Cuts
Senate approves tax breaks for Carnival throws
Senate clears proposal to reduce retirement system debt payments
Mayor seeks vote on tax plan Nov. 14
EDITORIAL: AG should not get drawn into Council e-mail dispute
Passenger seat belt measure advances
Times Picayune: Briefing Book
STOP THE $100 MILLION PER YEAR TAX INCREASE
Tigers Rallying In Support Of LSU
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Labels: BLUEPRINT, BUDGET, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, LSU, NEWS, POLITICS, VITTER
Sunday, May 24, 2009
SUNDAY SPECIAL EDITION
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Lawmakers Question Jindal's Motives- As He Threatens To Veto Higher Ed Funding
Bernhard, Reilly Sound Alarm On Higher Education- Urge Fight Against Cuts
Nearly $1 Million Spent In Race (DOMINGUE- $44 PER VOTE WITH JINDAL ENDORSEMENT)
BUDGET BATTLE GETS WORSE ($50 Million For Chicken Plant or Higher Ed?)
Jindal Speaks, Bernhard Honored As 'A Hero' At Louisiana Tech Graduation
WASHINGTON WATCH- "CASSIDY SAID HE IS NOT WORRIED ABOUT RE-ELECTION"
Lawmakers Scurry To Do Jindal's Bidding- "Nothing Less Than Public Humiliation"
EDITORIAL: Don't retreat by lowering standards
Political Horizons: 'Guerrillas' in the Legislature
Shortfall Costs Officials Raises
Little-Known Legislator Pulled 'Rookie-Doo' On State House (Rally On Wednesday)
EDITORIAL: Jindal Transparency Bill Too Vague
The Advocate: Inside Politics
Times Picayune: Briefing Book
Times Picayune: On The Hill
La. Senator In National Spotlight
State seeks to protect us from ourselves
Retirement bill may be pulled
HELP STOP THE $100 MILLION PER YEAR TAX INCREASE
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Labels: BERGERON, BLUEPRINT, BUDGET, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
Monday, April 27, 2009
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, April 27th)
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LPB to air Jindal address to the joint session of the Legislature (Today 1pm!)
LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE SESSION NOW ON 'TWITTER'
Session to be 'difficult'- Legislators face hard decisions
Somber Louisiana Legislature session begins in Baton Rouge
Budget Cuts Should Be Fair
JINDAL BEGINS LEGISLATIVE TWO-STEP TODAY
Legislators Seek Local Dedications
Legislature's 'Power People'
LAWMAKERS TO WATCH
Tax cuts will be on legislative agenda
Analysis: Tax Break Proposals Cause Worry
SHORT ON CASH, LONG ON INNOVATION
Officials bend Jindal's ear about their concerns
NEW POLL: GRADE BARACK OBAMA
EDITORIAL: Section 5 protects voting rights
LA Small Business Featured in National Campaign Against Abusive Lawsuits
CONGRESSMAN CASSIDY unveils new Web site
Baton Rouge Bloggers Offer Tough Love For The Gov
LAST DAY TO VOTE IN JINDAL BOOK TITLE CONTEST
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Labels: BLUEPRINT, BUDGET, CASSIDY, LANEWSLINK, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, POLITICS
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, April 15th)
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LOUISIANA TEA PARTY ROUNDUP (EVENTS TO ATTEND TODAY!)
EDITORIAL: This Protest Should Suit All To A Tea
EDITORIAL: PROTESTING- OUR RIGHT
EDITORIAL: Tax Day 'Tea Parties'
Legislators Face-Off With Jindal's Cabinet
Claitor takes oath of office, assigned committees
Stephen Edwards' Request Opposed By Letten
Jindal seeks lawmakers support to use surplus for roads
Vitter: Congress Does Not Deserve Any Special Treatment
OFFICIALS TO FIGHT TOURISM CUTS
State Merit Raises May Be Modified
LSU UNVEILS REALIGNMENT PLAN
LSU ousts the most honest appraiser of the levee failure
Lawmaker questions DHH about backlog
Proponents Of Home Health Care Wary Of Budget Proposal
BLUEPRINT LOUISIANA ADDS TO AGENDA
Panel Testifies Before Landrieu
MORET: Pilgrim's Deal Still On
Alexander continues to work toward gaining earmarks
Number of Girls in Detention Grows
Penalty for refusing to take breathalyzer test
HELP THE GOVERNOR: LANEWSLINK.COM JINDAL BOOK TITLE CONTEST
Sign Vitter Petition "National TEA Party Day"
JOIN CATEGORY 5 COMMUNICATIONS ON FACEBOOK (Click Here!)
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Labels: BLUEPRINT, BUDGET, CATEGORY 5, JINDAL, LANEWSLINK, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, LSU, POLITICS, TAX
Monday, February 09, 2009
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, February 9th)
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POLLS: Most Say Jindal Spending Too Much Time Out Of State
Bobby Jindal, The "Saviour Of The Republicans"
Jindal In Arkansas: "Republicans Can Only Blame Themselves"
EDITORIAL: Jindal Looking Like A Contender
DRIVEBY POLITICS SHOW- LA STATE WATCHDOG C.B. FORGOTSTON
Blueprint Louisiana and Progress
Vitter Against New Moratorium On Offshore Production
Fleming Just Says No To Pay Raise
It's Embarrassing At The Top
Thousands May Face Eviction, Homelessness
LSU MAKES TOP 20 MOST POPULAR COLLEGES LIST
You Know You're From Louisiana When...
(Bobby Jindal's) Secret SaintsTalks Belie Standards
Jindal Gets Some Travel Help In Getting To North Carolina
Vitter's War Chest Exceeds $2 Million
Washington Watch: Prominent Vitter Moves Toward Pivotal Race
Analysis: Vitter Aims To Cement Conservative Base
FORMER GOVERNOR KATHLEEN BLANCO URGES
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Labels: BLUEPRINT, FLEMING, FORGOTSTON, GOVERNOR, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, PRESIDENTIAL, VITTER
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, December 3rd)
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Edwards Criticizes Recent Media Report (Why Not Ask Obama For Pardon?)
Louisiana State Government- 'Year of the Wildebeest'
Jindal Urges Obama To Count Louisiana In
Mom Upset That Obama Jackets Not Allowed To Be Worn At School
Louisiana Ranks Worst In State Health Rankings
Letter From Blueprint Louisiana: Continue Health-Care Reform
EDITORIAL: Louisiana PSC Needs To Develop A Taste For Ethics
Public Service Commission Turning Tricks On The Regulatory Trade
EDITORIAL: State Budgets Now Online
Donelon, Theriot To Discuss Insurance Department Audit
The High Cost Of FEMA's Learning Curve
Group Barred From Big Charity Tour
BESE Resists Dual Diploma, Curricula Plan
"W." Actors Arraignment Postponed
EDITORIAL: Huey P. Long A Key Piece In Transition
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Labels: BLUEPRINT, EDWARDS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS
Monday, December 01, 2008
STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND
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ANALYSIS: LAWMAKERS KNOW LITTLE ABOUT THE BUDGET!
State's Fiscal Picture Has Lawmakers On Edge (Constitutional Convention?)
EDITORIAL: Support Blueprint Louisiana!
Times Picayune Endorses Anh "Joseph" Cao for Congress
Newcomer Hopes To Unseat Jefferson- Vows To Restore Ethics
GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDAL ENDORSES DR. JOHN FLEMING FOR CONGRESS
La. Has Chance To Regain Influence In D.C.
Witt Might Return To FEMA
BOSSIER, CADDO SPEND $200,000 ON LOBBYISTS
Known Hate Groups On Rise: Tracking Organization Says Up 48%
Survey Shows U.S. Rep. William Jefferson May Be In Trouble
Jefferson Trial: Lawyers Argue, Citizens Wait
EX-ALABAMA GOVERNOR PLEADS EDWARDS' CASE
Free Meals For PSC Down, But Not Out
Chaos Is Costly For State Agency
Shreveport Times: ATTACKS AGAINST FLEMING ARE MISLEADING
Carmouche Takes Big Money From Liberal Special Interests
State To Get $438 Million For Gustav and Ike
EDITORIAL: Talent Bleeds From State
La. Representatives To Meet Over Health (MONDAY MORNING)
HOPEFULS EYE STATE SENATE- Cassidy's Post To Be Vacant
'Nice Guy' Republican Is Leaving Congress
Jindal Hopes To Get Some Of Stimulus Funds For La.
EDITORIAL: Track Your Tax Dollars- Be In "La Know"
EDITORIAL: Plan Gives Hope
EDITORIAL: Don't Drink The Water
Lawyer Voted SU Chairman- Clayton Replaces Lawson
Southern U. Board Members Seek To Make Lomotey 'At-Will' Employee
LOCALS READY TO SEE OBAMA
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Labels: BLUEPRINT, BUDGET, CONGRESS, GOVERNOR, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, November 25th)
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STATE TURNAROUND GOING THE WRONG WAY
Jefferson Trial Pushed Back To 2009
FORMER ZULU QUEEN PICKED FOR OBAMA WHITE HOUSE POST
EDITORIAL: Nagin Should Stop Stonewalling The Public, City Council
4th District: Carmouche's Candidacy Bankrolled By Leading Liberals
Vitter Issues Statement On New VA Hospital Announcement
BLUEPRINT EFFORT MAKES PROGRESS
Jindal Saluted By Wall Street Journal, Washington Post
GOP Senator: We Haven't Learned
Jindal: Bastrop Is A Top Priority
EDTORIAL: Develop Sound Fiscal Policies
Educators Say Public Unaware Of Change
Ex-Union Chief Fights Conviction
EDITORIAL: Answers Not Simple
Mike Huckabee To Bring Book Tour To Bossier City
The Little Book of Louisiana Political Quotes (1 & 2)
N.O. Has Highest Crime Rate In Country, National Study Says
Study: BR 31st Most Violent City
EARLY VOTING FOR DECEMBER 6 ELECTION ENDS TODAY!
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Labels: BLUEPRINT, CARMOUCHE, JEFFERSON, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, November 18th)
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EDITORIAL: New Blend Of Media Expands Freedom Of Speech, Press
The Governors' Ball (BLANCO EYES U.S. SENATE?)
Practicing For Iowa? "BobbyWatch Has Officially Begun"
Ticket Requests Swamp Landrieu
BLUEPRINT LOUISIANA PROGRESS REPORTED- Ethics, Coast, Education Among Focuses
Black Leaders To Meet In N.O. To Discuss Change
Analysts Say Klan Groups Small, Fragmented
EDITORIAL: Pain Shared When Hate Waits For One
Franklin Official: Proposal To Split Up High School Race-Based
Race To Replace Nagin In 2010 Underway?
EDITORIAL: Track Spending Of State Tax Dollars
Insurance Chief Sues Other State Officials
EDITORIAL: Be Open About Plans
Melancon Ready For Heightened Role In House
SHREVEPORT: Locals To Rally For Automotive Bailout Plan
Legislators Say Widen More Of I-12
New DA Warns Staff Of Hard Work
N.Y. Fraud Case Has La. Accent
La. School Progress Slow
EDITORIAL: Union Contract For New Orleans Schools Is A Bad Move
Former Police Juror Nunnally Sentenced To Five Years For Multiple DWIs
EARLY VOTING FOR DEC. 6 ELECTION BEGINS TODAY
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Labels: BLANCO, BLUEPRINT, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, POLITICS
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, October 14th)
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EDITORIAL: Reform Faces Challenges
Jindal Casts Donor Net Nationwide
JOHN McCAIN: "Sen. Obama Is Measuring The Drapes"
Scalise Ad Ties Rival To Obama- Democratic Agenda Called 'Dangerous'
Three Spar In Congressional Debate- Race Heats Up With Big Money
NEW POLL: Conrad Appel Leads Race For State Senate (District 9)
Congressional Race Runoff Rivals Work To Shore Up Support
Moyo Takes Center Stage In Government Corruption Cases
JOHN KENNEDY: Outspoken and Persistent
Kennedy Stumps At Local Grocery Store
BR METRO-COUNCIL: District 3 (Loupe Should Win)
Tempers Flare At Budget Review Session
Humble Shepherd
SHEPHERD VACANCY An Opportunity For Some
Public Records Case Goes To State Supreme Court
EDITORIAL: Best Asset In The Portfolio- The People
LSU Leads In Bar Exam
WALL STREET THIS MORNING: Stocks Mostly Advance On Government Bank Plan
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Labels: BLUEPRINT, CONGRESS, LOUISIANA, MCCAIN, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL
