Wednesday, March 23, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, March 23rd)
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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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Labels: CONGRESS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REMAP, VITTER
Monday, March 21, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, March 21st)
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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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Labels: CONGRESS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REMAP
Friday, February 04, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, February 4th)
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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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Labels: ALEXANDER, CENSUS, CONGRESS, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REAPPORTIONMENT
Thursday, January 20, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, January 20th)
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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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Labels: CONGRESS, EDWARDS, HEALTH CARE, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS
Thursday, January 06, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, January 6th)
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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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Labels: CONGRESS, CORRUPTION, EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, January 5th)
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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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Labels: CONGRESS, EDWARDS, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS
Saturday, November 27, 2010
STORIES FROM TODAY, FRIDAY & THANKSGIVING
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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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Labels: CAO, CONGRESS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS
Monday, November 15, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, November 15th)
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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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Labels: CONGRESS, ETHICS, GOP, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, LSU, POLITICS, RUBIO
Sunday, November 14, 2010
STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND
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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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Labels: ALARIO, CONGRESS, DEMOCRAT, EDUCATION, ETHICS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
POST ELECTION WRAP-UP (Wednesday, November 3rd)
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Election Night 2010: Exit Poll Results- Most Voters Are Angry!
Exit Polls: Unprecedented White Flight from Democrats
FOR ALL LOUISIANA ELECTION RESULTS CLICK HERE
Vitter victorious as GOP steamrolls country
Sen. David Vitter wins re-election in remarkable comeback
Jay Dardenne elected to lieutenant governor's post
Republican Jeff Landry takes 3rd Congressional District seat
Cedric Richmond wins 2nd District House race; Joseph Cao concedes
Scalise re-elected in 1st District
Cassidy wins 6th District seat
U.S. House: Alexander, Fleming win re-election; Cao ousted
Alexander takes easy road back to House
LA congressional delegation gains clout with national election results
Republicans ride voter unrest to control of House
Rep. John Boehner wants to shelve health care 'monstrosity'
House becomes headquarters for 'Hell no' mood toward government
Democrats narrowly save Senate majority, Reid; GOP grabs 6 seats
GOP captures governorships in at least 10 states
Jindal meets with students on LSU cuts
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Labels: CONGRESS, DARDENNE, GOP, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
ELECTION DAY SPECIAL EDITION!
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For Sample Ballot For The Elections Today Click Here
FOR ALL LOUISIANA ELECTION RESULTS CLICK HERE AFTER 8 PM
Analyst Predicts Vitter Election Victory (Says Angelle May Run For Lt. Governor)
Candidates giving last push for votes
Rebel Movement Takes Center Stage
Most voters say today's election is a referendum on President Obama's agenda
GOP Women Attacked as Nuts and Sluts
La. Democrats haven't filed money reports
EDITORIAL: Acadiana stands to get more clout
Students to meet with governor
Greg Meffert, former city tech chief, pleads guilty in kickback scheme
Agriculture Department audit notes shortage of travel documentation
Attorney General sues drug companies, alleges price manipulation
$218 million in oil spill compensation called 'a great step forward'
La. business climate ranked 9th
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Labels: CONGRESS, ELECTIONS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
Sunday, October 31, 2010
STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND
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CNN Poll: Large advantage for GOP as election nears
Louisiana voters are expected to keep state firmly in GOP corner
GOP win could help Louisiana
Vitter's conservative message and anti-Obama stance give him double-digit lead
Democrat Melancon Fighting Uphill
Dardenne, Fayard trying to secure votes in final days
State GOP, Jindal slate election effort
Election hopefuls make one final push
Election gives parties new life
EDITORIAL: LA into the countdown for a crucial congressional reduction
More Louisianians should register to vote
Poll: Democratic Party Split Over Obama '12 Challenge
EDITORIAL: Jindal, save La. higher ed
Health secretary rejects tobacco tax
Former firm of N.O. deputy mayor who resigned still has city contract
Swing Voters Are Flocking to GOP (Could pick up as many as 70 House seats)
Turnout Key In Tuesday Elections (Don't Forget To Vote!)
Vitter Still Strong
GOP is phoenix rising
Oil spill has Gulf candidates walking tightrope
Most Think Government Workers Get Higher Wages But Don't Work As Hard
Jindal tells Parish leaders state is coming back stronger
Student leaders frustrated
State to push nature tourism
EDITORIAL: N.O. yanks cameras' plug
FBI agent: Sheriff's wife got 'mad money' from pay-phone company
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Labels: CONGRESS, DARDENNE, ELECTIONS, FAYARD, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, POLITICS, POLL, VITTER
Saturday, October 23, 2010
SATURDAY SPECIAL EDITION (October 23rd, 2010)
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Most Blame Politicians' Unwillingness to Cut Spending for State Budget Crises
Dardenne, Fayard trade jabs (Fayard did not vote in 7 of last 14 elections)
Shreveport Times Endorses Dardenne
Early voters keep poll traffic brisk
Louisiana's early vote is 25.9 percentage points more Republican
State Treasurer Kennedy explains his plan to cut budget deficit in half
Health care & higher education are focus of budget cuts outlined by Governor
La. health secretary announces $135 million in Medicaid cuts
LSU, Southern systems cut take from campuses
Bruno becomes ULM's eighth president
Poor Help: Audit Says Legal Aid Boss Charged Taxpayers for Club, Car
EDITORIAL: Keep an eye on Harrah's
Three women nominated to succeed John Young on Jefferson Parish Council
Bayou Country Superfest returning to LSU in '11
Bill Belt trial to start Monday
O'Keefe recounts plane crash
NPR gets an earful for firing Williams- Fallout may hurt funding
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Labels: BUDGET, CONGRESS, DARDENNE, ELECTIONS, FAYARD, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, LSU, POLITICS, POLL
Thursday, October 14, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, October 14th)
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Governing magazine looks at Gov. Bobby Jindal as a government 'streamliner'
Gov. Bobby Jindal to attend campaign rally in Florida
Mitch Landrieu to propose raising property taxes, trash fee
Dardenne versus Fayard: It's getting ugly
Dardenne endorsed by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee
Caroline Fayard leads election day spending among lt. governor candidates
Cao endorsed by a third Democratic elected official
Voters Believe Overwhelmingly That Politicians Don't Keep Their Promises
New Poll: Obama's support among college students wanes
Election day holiday for city employees is under scrutiny
SU chief suggests merging SU, UNO
Crime cameras questioned- Council asks Holden aide about cost
N.O. traffic cameras will remain on for now; high court issues stay
Caldwell joins probe of foreclosures
EDITORIAL: Now, protect oil tax breaks
Fire chief pleads guilty to sex counts
Vets groups complain about endorsements
Jindal raps feds over BP response
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Labels: CONGRESS, ELECTIONS, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, POLL
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, October 13th)
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The tide moving against the Democrats is growing stronger
Latest Poll: Vitter maintains a 16 point lead over Melancon, 51% to 35%
Tea Party Today: "Constitution Ride Across America" Rally
Political ads getting really nasty
55% Say It Isn't Negative Advertising To Correctly Describe Opponent's Position
Obama administration lifts drilling moratorium
EDITORIAL: Amendment dilutes rights of Louisiana property owners
BESE: Jindal's pick expected to win top post
EDITORIAL: Be careful with higher ed cuts
Louisiana community college growth may be too rapid, senator says
Judge Picks Lawyers to Lead Gulf Oil Spill Litigation- (Calvin Fayard, Jr.)
BR CRIME: Meeting focuses on 'sense of fear'
Baton Rouge: Zombie movie seeks cast
V-Vehicle gets new name, CEO
Trial starts for Avoyelles ex-sheriff
See 'RACE' at the 2010 New Orleans Film Festival (OCTOBER 14-21)
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Labels: CONGRESS, ELECTIONS, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, POLL, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, August 31st)
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TEA PARTY OF LOUISIANA ENDORSES JEFF LANDRY FOR CONGRESS
Hunt Downer to press ahead in battle with Jeff Landry for 3rd District
District Runoff To Get Heated (Landry Received 49.9% of Vote)
GALLUP POLL: GOP Takes Unprecedented 10-Point Lead on Generic Ballot
Melancon Received Less Than 50% Of Vote In 5 North Louisiana Parishes
U.S. Senate primaries hint at (Democrat) 'enthusiasm gap'
"END the Louisiana INCOME TAX" Town Hall meeting TONIGHT!
Black voters help Cedric Richmond glide to Democratic primary win
Government Pay: Now For The Really Bad News
75% Say Congress Should Cut Its Own Pay Until Budget is Balanced
EDITORIAL: Feds Keep Hammering Louisiana
Police Jury audit report cites disorganization, credit card misuse
ULM job cuts to save $1M annually
Legislature should get first crack at appellate court boundaries
Outrageous New YouTube Video- Jay Dardenne: Too Big To Fail
'Louisiana Institute of Politics' Only 5 Seats Still Available! Deadline 9/1
'LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF POLITICS' FACULTY PROFILE: RANDY HAYDEN
'LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF POLITICS' FACULTY PROFILE: BERNIE PINSONAT
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Labels: CONGRESS, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, POLL, VILLERE, VITTER
Friday, August 06, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, August 6th)
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Monkeying Around With Our Tax Dollars- "Coked-Up Monkeys Stay Up All Night"
86% Want "limits on what the government can do"- Political Class Says 'No'
America Is at Risk of Boiling Over
Traylor Senate primary campaign faces name-recognition, money challenges
Chet Traylor Runs For U.S. Senate: "You're Catching Me Cold"
Poll: Theriot's approval rate at 58% in Jefferson Parish (Obama 39%, Jindal 79%)
Construction of sand berms continues on Louisiana coast
Gulf State Residents Bring Message to Capitol
EDITORIAL: News should hasten ban's end
Let Louisiana drillers get back to fueling our nation
Governor's office helped organize closed-door gathering of new teaching hospital
Panel meets behind closed doors Thursday about staff spending
Court date set for former state senator
PSC: Judge must block withdrawal
Senate passes bill giving La. Medicaid, education funds
Senate confirms Kagan; Landrieu votes for nomination, Vitter opposes
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Labels: CONGRESS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, POLITICS, VITTER
Sunday, June 20, 2010
FATHER'S DAY EDITION (2010)
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EDITORIAL: For Fathers, Blessings
Legislature Facing Busy Final 2 Days- Spending plan, tuition up
Session 2010: Controversies Still Linger
Area Lawmakers Assess The 2010 Legislature
State police: No layoffs following repeal of license fee increase
Democrats Political Landscape Not Improving
POLITICS (BRIEFS)
Melancon Skips Meeting With Oil Company Executives
Was that Mary Landrieu or Al Gore talking about alternative fuels?
EDITORIAL: Obama administration has drilling moratorium myopia
EDITORIAL: We shouldn't play politics with a dangerous moratorium
With deepwater moratorium, Acadiana braces for economic shock
BP CEO Stirring Extra Anger
Record number of Indian-Americans seeking office
Obama takes shot at Jindal on issue of National Guard activation
Garbage Workers Strike
Attorney for Jefferson nominated as U.S. District Court judge
ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT IN THE SESSION, BECOME A CITIZEN LOBBYIST!
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Labels: BUDGET, CONGRESS, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS
Monday, May 24, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, May 24th)
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The Gathering Revolt Against Government Spending
"Pedigreed" Political Insider To Run For Congress in 3rd
63% Favor Repeal of National Health Care Plan (Highest % Ever!)
Louisiana Law Targets Illegal Immigrants
Alexander Angered At Calderon
BAYOU COUNTRY SUPERFEST COMING TO BR
La. Budget Troubles Seem More Difficult Now
Strapped Districts Cutting Summer School
Teacher-grading bill timing key
LA bicentennial license tags proposed in Senate measure
Former Cao aide fails in bid for House seat of her own
Wall Street legislation divides Louisiana's senators
FEDERAL OFFICIALS, SENATORS TO VISIT LA TODAY
NY TIMES: LA Officials Threaten Action
Palin: Obama in Bed with Big Oil
EDITORIAL: Threatened- Louisiana Identity
Frustration mounting over BP delays, lack of progress
ALERT: 'TRUST FUND RAID' BILLS SENATE FLOOR VOTE (TOMORROW!)
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Labels: BUDGET, CONGRESS, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, PALIN, POLITICS, TAYLOR SWIFT
Saturday, May 22, 2010
SATURDAY EDITION (May 22nd, 2010)
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EDITORIAL: Washington Will Take Care Of You- "You Don't Have To Be Job-Locked"
Regulate the Internet? No Thanks!
The Rand Paul Lesson: Stick to Spending Issues, Not Social Ones
72% Are Not Confident Congress Knows What It's Doing Regarding The Economy
Times Picayune Video: 'The Way We Were'- Collapse of State Budget Process
Ethics Board members blast decision by judges panel
Official wants to look into Public Works overtime- $3.1 million in overtime
Helena Moreno sues legislative opponent James Perry over political attacks
Coroner: Ed Buggs died from overdose
EDITORIAL: A few trims for pensions
Cosmetology board chair resigns amid sexual harassment charges
Legislative Black Caucus elects new leaders
Time For Louisiana To Take Action
State begins building berms to stop oil
State will press BP to finance seafood-promotion program
View the NOAA Gulf of Mexico oil spill trajectory forecast maps
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Labels: BUDGET, CONGRESS, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS
