Tuesday, November 23, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, November 23rd)

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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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Thursday, November 04, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, November 4th)

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EDITORIAL: A Good Day For America

David Vitter's victory was bigger than expected

Savvy campaign brought Vitter win

Dardenne to look for ways to downsize office

Jeff Landry wants GOP freshmen to ensure conservative trajectory

Louisiana voter turnout exceeds expectations

Fox News to profile Gov. Bobby Jindal as 2012 presidential contender

Louisiana Republicans wary of Obama's offer to work together

Winners and losers behind the scenes

NBC To Obama: "Is It Possible Voters Can Conclude You're Still Not Getting It?"

Is Political Change Possible?

Former Avoyelles Parish sheriff, relatives found not guilty of federal charges

Jindal Looks Into Faculty Teacher Loads

LSUHSC-S to trim more than $2 million from budgets

FOR ALL LOUISIANA ELECTION RESULTS CLICK HERE


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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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Monday, November 01, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, November 1st)

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Final Gallup Poll: Historic GOP Wave Into 'Uncharted Territory'

Record Republican Engagement Drives High Turnout Forecast

Analysis: Turbulent times and change elections

Dardenne, Fayard make final push for votes

Voters urged to relay snags

Financial woe worries state

Property seizure heats election

Pastors urging blacks to vote

Analysis: Trying to gauge a Louisiana recovery

ELECTION NIGHT GUIDE


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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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Thursday, October 28, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, October 28th)

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Jay Dardenne leading Caroline Fayard in lieutenant governor race, poll shows

Is Fayard Laundering Family Cash Through La. Democratic Party?

Give Vitter This- "The man understands how to run a political campaign"

Plenty of voters go to polls early for Tuesday's election

Obama's Presidential Approval Index Rating -20 (Saboto Predicts 55 GOP Pickups)

GOP Election Day advantage aided by surge in independents who lean Republican

Survey: UL students lean Republican- 65% Disapprove of Obama

Author relates Edwards' brushes with presidents

Bobby Jindal's Iowa stop part of multistate tour

EDITORIAL: Big picture key to higher ed

Board OKs LA GRAD contracts

EBR board member quits- Bernard to take office early

Legislation plans letter grades for public schools

La. hires Ala. health official to implement Obama plan

Jefferson Parish President seeks resignations of unclassified workers

Billy Nungesser hopes to see Plaquemines thrive in next term

Auditor sued over crime camera findings

Traffic cameras on hold again; state Supreme Court denies city appeal

Angry legislators, homeowners demand answers for delays

Woman went to FBI after then-Sheriff Belt hired her husband's ex-lover

DHH urges caution after database hacked


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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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Friday, October 22, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, October 22nd)

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State Treasurer Touts Belt Tightening To Close Budget Gap

Inside Report: Jindal travels; staff scrambles

Sen. David Vitter picks up endorsements from 30 Democratic officials

Colleges Under Budget Ax- (Effort To "Destroy" Southern University?)

TOUGH QUESTIONS FOR LOUISIANA UNIVERSITIES

BESE chooses Penny Dastugue of Mandeville as its president

Who's Going to Vote This Year?

Most Americans Say Government Is Too Sensitive to Minority Concerns

To make money available for Nucor, state pares projects from budget

Residents unhappy with state of mental health system

Juvenile facility plan hits snag

Mose Jefferson and Renee Gill Pratt get new racketeering trial date

Conservative magazine says it's too early to count out U.S. Rep. Cao

New Vitter for Senate Ad: No Regrets

New Lt. Governor TV: Here's what Caroline Fayard WON'T tell you

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Thursday, October 21, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, October 21st)

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Pinsonat Blasts 'Chamber of Government', LSU Board, 'Scam-D' and Pennington

"There's a conservative in one corner and a liberal in the other"

New Lt. Governor TV: Here's what Caroline Fayard WON'T tell you

Mayor Accused of Lying

New Vitter for Senate TV: No Regrets

Melancon Out Of Gas?

Politics isn't really meant to be taken seriously... right?

Higher taxes wishful thinking

Jindal challenges universities- Urges schools to operate more efficiently

Associated Press-GfK poll : Voters ready to embrace GOP

Cao's grip on House seat is precarious in Democratic 2nd District

$35 million in cuts, including 109 jobs, recommended for LSU system

SU faculty takes complaints to legislators

Budget may spell ethics layoffs

Mitch Landrieu's vow to reduce outside contracts may not be met

Crime camera motions filed

Jindal administration delays health changes

EDITORIAL: Time to start on the road to reform

EDITORIAL: To amend or not?


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Monday, October 18, 2010

 

STORIES FROM SUNDAY AND TODAY (Monday, October 18th)

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Dardenne touts experience in lieutenant governor race

Candidates urge voter turn-out: Dardenne, Fayard traveling state for support

Jindal focused on political future, campaigns

Poll: Those craving change now look to the Republicans

TALES OF THE TEA PARTY

Shreveport Times Endorsement: Another Chance For Fleming

Proposed amendment touted by police jurors

Louisiana budget cuts effect future faculty

Gay marriage an issue in state races

70% Say Government Does Not Spend Taxpayer Money Wisely (16% Say It Does)

Differences are on display in Senate hopefuls' votes, ("Polar opposites")

La. House delegation could be all GOP- "LANDRY HAS AN INSURMOUNTABLE LEAD"

Campaign Ads Not So Bland

JINDAL'S BOOK TO HIT STORES NOV.15TH

As New Orleans scraps crime cameras, Baton Rouge will maintain similar program

Sending politicians to Angola pre-emptively might scare 'em straight

Former Mayor Convicted

UNO-SUNO merger 'is not what I said,' SU System president says

$750 million housing recovery program has distributed only 10% of its money

NEW SENATE TV: 'PLANET WASHINGTON'

Early Voting Starts Tuesday For Nov. 2 Election

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Monday, October 11, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, October 11th)

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State Has Big Red Ink Problem

Lawmakers Offer Budget Cut Advice

Democrats who can't risk Obama visit welcome Clinton to campaign

Democrats Drowning In Tea Party Tidal Wave

Runoff for Lt. Governor should stay pretty clean

Lieutenant governor candidates sign on for forums

Kevin Davis endorses Jay Dardenne in lieutenant governor's race

Election night returns slowed by computer problems

Higher State Worker Change Noted

Cynthia Willard-Lewis to be sworn in as state senator on Tuesday

Report: College Dropouts Cost Taxpayers Billions

Cassidy: Investigate Slowdown

Judges Gone Wild All Over The South

Judge Thomas Porteous impeachment vote on schedule in Senate

Scandal, retirements, budget await Parish President-elect

Voting guide for constitutional changes created by PAR

FOR ALL THE LATEST ON LSU FOOTBALL CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE


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Friday, October 08, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, October 8th)

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Sammy Kershaw endorses Jay Dardenne for Lieutenant Governor

Group of coastal officials expresses support for Sen. David Vitter

Latest Senate TV Ad: Melancon's Votes In Favor Of Illegal Immigrants

Mock 'jazz funeral' at LSU laments effect of budget cuts

Sodexo workers stage one-day walkout at Tulane, demand better wages

Students protest cuts at UL rally

Edwards back in prison- La. icon may get release in January

Auditor finds evidence of alleged payroll fraud in Broussard administration

Former mayor's malfeasance in office trial set

Chamber Under Fire

Former HANO chief financial officer who stole nearly $1 million gets 46-months

Louisiana bicentennial license plate design approved

Appeals court rules against New Orleans traffic cameras


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Tuesday, October 05, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, October 5th)

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Sen. David Vitter's campaign hauls in $1.2 million in third quarter

Lt. governor race is down to two: "It is his (Dardenne's) race to lose"

Conservative Radio Host Moon Griffon Says He Won't Support Dardenne

Dardenne, Fayard don't expect attack campaigns

Edwin Edwards is scheduled for release July 6, 2011

DISTRICT 3 RUN-OFF: SANGISETTY NEVER VOTED PRIOR TO 2009

Lawsuit challenges use of rainy day fund in state budget

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TURNS ON PAST ALLIES

GOP Rep. Cao to Obama: Look before you endorse

Claitor: Back LSU, higher education

Republican Agenda Touted By Cassidy

EDITORIAL: Protect groups' tax-exempt status

Highway Fund Money Diverted


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Monday, October 04, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, October 4th)

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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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Sunday, October 03, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Sunday, October 3rd)

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For The Official Online Election Results Click Here

Dardenne, Fayard advance to runoff in lieutenant governor's race

LANDRY WINS BIG! BY 30%

Political Horizons: Tea Parties Push Vote Right

Appeals court has 1st female BR judge- Higginbotham, Guidry on 1st Circuit

BR CHAMBER FAILS IN EFFORT TO OUST SCHOOL BOARD LEADERSHIP

Seabaugh Crushes Turner 57% - 43% In Shreveport House Race

Cynthia Willard-Lewis elected to Louisiana Senate

Boissiere on way to PSC landslide

Young convincingly wins election as Jefferson Parish president

Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser re-elected

Voters say yes to two amendments

LATEST POLLING: Obama's Full-Month Approval Rating A New Low

Democratic Executive Committee treasurer arrested for theft

BR legislator gets Navy command


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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, September 29th)

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Jindal Says He Won't Endorse In Lt. Governor Race

FuturePAC Backs Dardenne (More 'Hope & Change' From The B.R. Chamber?)

Tea Party's Wells Suing Dardenne Over Form

Times Picayune and Gambit Endorse Boissiere For PSC

Legislature to spend more than $500,000 to beef up Capitol security

Tea Party Town Hall with Jeff Landry Tonight

LSU Chancellor discusses budget- ("I'll have to ask my wife")

Saturday elections may draw big crowd in Cenla

If Bridger's Lucky, The Feds Are After Him

Property Owners Remain Uncompensated

Gallup: Depression up 25 percent on Gulf after oil


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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, September 28th)

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REPORT: CHAMBER PAC CAMPAIGNS FOR 'HOPE & CHANGE'- GIVE US A BREAK!

Tea Party Radio: 'Down With Dardenne'

Dardenne says he "Protected Elections After Katrina", LOL: He wasn't even SOS

Former athletics commissioner spent association money on cigars, clothing

Ex-state senator could be disbarred for 5 years

No. 2 hopefuls tell plans

Military medal distribution bothers lawmakers

Vitter Comments on Obama Plans to Form New Gulf Coast Task Force

Oil Spill Panel: Public trust lost in federal confusion

Experts evaluate police

Oliver Thomas sees the light, says no to self-pity

Mose Jefferson is denied a change of venue

Report finds U.S. would make Internet wiretaps easier


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Monday, September 20, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, September 20th)

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44% of all adults say the Internet is the best way to get news (Passes TV)

Villere Launches Offensive in Dardenne's Hometown

Washington Can Hear You Now

Tea Party Insurgents Prepare to Seize Power in 2012

More House Democrats stressing independence from Pelosi, Obama

Obama Aides Weigh Bid to Tie the G.O.P. to the Tea Party with National Ads

Political candidates hunting early ballots

5 Lose Jobs in Angola Scandal

Pastorek says IG to oversee $1.8 Billion grant

EDITORIAL: Steel giant sees something special in Louisiana

Louisiana- Economic development in new league

University Medical Center campus plans still being tweaked

Disabled seating in Superdome draws Department of Justice attention

The "nightmare well" is dead. But the Gulf coast's bad dream is far from over


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Saturday, September 11, 2010

 

SATURDAY EDITION (September 11th, 2010)

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LA. Congressmen divided over expiring tax cuts- Melancon Backs Obama Again!

Jindal Administration Asks For $147M From Stimulus Bill

Jindal administration is under pressure to announce a decision on $600M project

SALARIES , JOBS DRAW FIRE

Baton Rouge GOP Endorses Toni Higginbotham For Court Of Appeal

Size Does Matter- Mayor Candidate Agrees To Take Large Signs Down

District 9: Democrat Fowler "Not Ideologically Opposed' To Collective Bargaining

Vulnerable Democrats Duck Public Events

School Board Member Found Dead- Appears to be suicide

Schwegmann ordered to pay legal fees to Times-Picayune

EDITORIAL: Judge Thomas Porteous the crook on trial

Former State Senator Dies At 68

Ban May End Early

REMEMBER 9/11!

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Friday, September 10, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, September 10th)

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America's public servants are now its masters

61% Say Cutting Spending Will Create More Jobs Than Obama's New $50B Program

VIDEO: Does Dardenne Really Believe He Is The Tea Party Candidate?

Vitter confident his voting record will gain Gov.'s nod

Jindal tour hits Winnsboro

Inside Report: Problems loom for Medicare and Medicaid

District 8: Bernard is the only Republican

Louisiana still in running for education funds

DA Says Parish Council Can't Stop Website

Schemers agree to ban

EDITORIAL: (Sweetheart deals to political cronies?)

EDITORIAL: Corruption still doesn't pay, just ask former Mayor

SU faculty plan protest of board meeting

Black farmers will rally to demand settlement payments

After 75 years, Long's death still a mystery


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