Sunday, January 23, 2011

 

STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND

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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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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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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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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, October 27th)

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Lt. Governor Scott Angelle Joins GOP

Angelle: Oil Bias Why He's Republican

Hanna Papers: Rodney Alexander, Jay Dardenne, David Vitter endorsed

David Vitter holds strong lead in latest U.S. Senate poll

Vitter Releases New Statewide Ad: "Doing His Job

Sheriffs Association Backs Dardenne

Gov. Bobby Jindal travels to New Mexico for campaign rally

Jindal fires back, defends college cuts

EDITORIAL: Know the issues on budget cuts

Campuses prepare to enact GRAD Act

Fontenot charges tossed


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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, October 26th)

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Bobby Jindal makes Vanity Fair's political beefcake calendar

Latest Poll: Vitter Maintains 17 Point Lead

Tea party takes seat at political table

Early voting for Nov. 2 election ends Today

Democrats Help Fayard ($430,000 Worth)

Jindal is hands-off in race for state's No. 2 spot

House 2nd District battle played out in church

Edwin Edwards remains fascinating figure

Two LHA directors resign amid federal and state investigations

Landrieu's proposal to raise property taxes grates on City Council

Turnout, 'image' to affect runoff

Medicaid managed care program stalled

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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 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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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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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, October 12th)

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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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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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Saturday, October 02, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Saturday, October 2nd)

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SAMPLE BALLOT FOR THE ELECTION TODAY

Realtime Online Election Results

Election Officials Expect Low Turnout

Candidates work to drum up votes ahead of ballot

EDWIN EDWARDS GETS 5-DAY FURLOUGH (Radio Talk Show In The Works?)

Melancon, Democrats Use Sex Card Against Vitter In US Senate Race

The votes of women could be key on Nov. 2

The Twister of 2010- America's political landscape will never be the same

For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low

State Senators Press Jindal For Info On Budget Cuts

State budget adjusted to allow Nucor steel plant financing

Jindal Supports GOP Candidates... Anywhere But Louisiana!

E-mail urges state workers to support amendment (Prohibited by law)

Mayor pleads innocent to federal charges

Nonprofits Could Lose Exemption


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Friday, October 01, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, October 1st)

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SAMPLE BALLOT FOR THE ELECTION TOMORROW

Election 2010: Senate Balance of Power: Dems 49 GOP 47 Toss-Ups 4

Massive Landry Lead In Latest Independent Poll

Downer Campaign At It Yet Again

Luncheon speaker causes outburst, walkouts

Jindal to campaign for GOP candidate in New Hampshire

Officials Leaving Agency

EDITORIAL: No cigar for record-keeping

What's A Ratepayer To Do?

Panel backs hiring project manager

Ex-chief challenges Ethics Board power

Camera suit expands- EBR official now listed as one of 34 defendants

It's official: Shuttle tank program over in La.


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Sunday, August 29, 2010

 

SUNDAY STORIES: ELECTION WRAP-UP

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Landry Gets 49.9%: Tea Party Calls on Downer To Exit Congressional Race

Vitter Picks Up 88% of the Vote, (Landry Pulls Upset Landslide in the 3rd!)

FOR ALL THE ELECTION RETURNS STATEWIDE CLICK HERE

Outrageous New YouTube Video- Jay Dardenne: Too Big To Fail

Vitter Wins Easily in Republican Primary

5th District: Alexander Pulls 90% of Vote

Voters narrow field for 4th District race

Richmond trounces three opponents in 2nd Dist. Democratic primary

Say goodbye to party primaries

EDITORIAL: Deliver for our future

EDITORIAL: Judge Porteous sadly lacking in decency

'CAMPAIGN ACADEMY' ONLY 8 SEATS STILL AVAILABLE! DEADLINE 9/1

'LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF POLITICS' FACULTY PROFILE: DR. RICHARD D. WHITE

'LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF POLITICS' FACULTY PROFILE: CHARLIE DAVIS



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Saturday, August 28, 2010

 

SATURDAY STORIES (TODAY IS ELECTION DAY!)

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EDITORIAL: Go To Polls and Vote

Congressional primary elections are today

FOR ALL THE OFFICIAL ELECTION RETURNS CLICK HERE AFTER 8 PM

'Campaign Academy' A Few Scholarships Available! Deadline 8/31

'LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF POLITICS' FACULTY PROFILE: BUDDY ROEMER

'LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF POLITICS' FACULTY PROFILE: KYLE RUCKERT

Painter ordered to stay away from ex-aide

Layoffs Delayed

LSU Board Under New Leadership

Marionneaux seeks Ethics Board injunction


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Friday, August 27, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, August 27th)

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ELECTION DAY IS TOMORROW: Vitter is La. primary favorite

'Louisiana Institute of Politics' A Few Scholarships Available! Deadline 8/31

BESE Controversy: Queries, concerns fly before panel on school funding

"END the Louisiana INCOME TAX"

Restraint Of Painter Sought

New Jersey Governor Christie- A Rising National Star

EDITORIAL: One Jury's Good Work

Bribery conspirator gets probation

Q&A with 4th Congressional District candidates

Study cuts moratorium- Rules said adequate

Symposium looks at death of Huey Long

Climate change center to be in Lower 9th Ward

Plaquemines population shift after Katrina may be permanent


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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, August 24th)

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New Poll: 48% Say Obama's Views Are Extreme

Mayor evicts The Advocate from press room

Other Louisiana Elections Could Impact Lt. Governor Race

GOP LEADERS BACK LANDRY FOR CONGRESS

Primary turnout shows big GOP enthusiasm edge

Poll Numbers: A Bad Year For Democrats

FORMER STATE SENATOR FOUND GUILTY- To Be Sentenced Dec. 6

Handling of public employee retirement funds questioned

Jindal's book set for November release

EDITORIAL: Tinkering with the Louisiana Constitution

EDITORIAL: Hang Up And Drive

Chief plans to clean up NOPD, city crime

Black farmers to rally in Baton Rouge

EDITORIAL: Hold government accountable for moratorium's harm

Inside Report: Career coach program stays

Louisiana Vets get Facebook link

DAILY REPORT CALENDAR FEATURES 'CAMPAIGN ACADEMY' SEPT. 7TH LINEUP

A Who's Who To Teach 'Louisiana Institute of Politics' A Few Seats Left


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Saturday, August 21, 2010

 

SATURDAY EDITION (August 21st, 2010)

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MELANCON TRAILS 'UNDECIDED' IN DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY POLL

Melancon to campaign at Soul Food Academy on Tuesday

Complaint filed against Traylor- Senate candidate accused of lying

Lieutenant governor candidates face voter indecision (Wide Open Race!)

Ethics board tells lieutenant governor's brother-in-law no

Poll: Obama fares poorly, Jindal well on oil spill

EDITORIAL: Stop Moratorium's Ripple Effect

Lobbyist: Bossier fares well in legislative session

Turnout Low For Early Voting

'Louisiana Institute of Politics' A Few Seats Left (Register Now!)

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Friday, July 09, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, July 9th)

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WHO HAS QUALIFIED FOR OFFICE SO FAR? CLICK HERE (QUALIFYING ENDS AT 5PM)

The Town Hall Revolt, One Year Later: Democrats didn't get the message

Top Jindal aide accepts assignment from Republican Governors Association

56% Oppose Obama Challenge of AZ Law; 61% Favor Similar Law In Their State

EDITORIAL: Instead of help on illegal immigration, AZ gets the shaft

Federal gay marriage ban is ruled unconstitutional

NATIONAL FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL ENDORSES JEFF LANDRY FOR CONGRESS

Lt. Governor Scott Angelle: State must make its case for drilling

Offshore drilling supported by Court of Appeals

Vitter Applauds Court Ruling On Obama's Moratorium

WIDENING PROBE OF CRIMINAL COURTS

EDITORIAL: Don't Harass Media Staff

Downing Flips On Election Decision

Indicted Public Officials Released Without Bond

Holloway seeking re-election to District 4 PSC (Lucky #13?)

Interim commissioner of higher ed job could be filled soon

State Sen. Karen Carter Peterson won't run for Congress

NEW HIRE AT BESE- ($160,658 in salary and $53,017 in fringe)

EDITORIAL: Representative democracy needs folks willing to represent

Override Session Unlikely- Jindal vetoes privatization bill

Jindal signs Bloxom Act- Court to get tougher with sex offenders

Cyberbullying and Sexting bills are signed into law

Insurance Commissioner picks Alabama regulator to take over

Novices join 5th District race

EDITORIAL: Keep politics out of the oil spill

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Tuesday, July 06, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, July 6th)

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The Government Pay Bonus- "Overbills Americans by almost $40 billion every year"

IT'S TIME TO RESCUE THE IDEA THAT AMERICA IS EXCEPTIONAL

Washington Post: "Obama's standing among white voters has sunk"

State officials dip into special funds to balance budget

Patton Boggs acquires lobbying firm of former Sens. Lott, Breaux

ELECTION QUALIFYING BEGINS WEDNESDAY

Trial Date Set For Former Mayor

Few changes made to La. ethics enforcement

Capella announces run for Jefferson Parish assessor

Moratorium won't reduce drilling risks

Moratorium Affects Us All

Group Plans Energy Rally

OIL HEADS TOWARD NEW ORLEANS

Obama administration remains muddled on compensating moratorium losses

TEA PARTY OF LA. 'LIFT THE MORATORIUM' TOWN HALL MEETING (CASSIDY)

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