Monday, February 28, 2011
STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND
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GOP Majority Impact (Landrieu, Leach, No Comment!)
Last Day To Register- Sign Up Now For Public Policy Seminar Series
New Battle: Government Workers vs. Taxpayers
End the Privileged Class (Public Unions)
VIDEO: Question for Speaker Boehner- When Can I Go Back to Work?
EDITORIAL: Redistricting a heavy plate
'Packing,' 'cracking' at center of remap
Reports about Louisiana differ
Motto, be prepared, works for state, too
Prosecutors apt to simplify case in conspiracy retrial
Liberal Group Protests- Solidarity rally aims at Walker, Jindal
NJ Gov. Christie wants to end teacher tenure... and he's not alone
EDITORIAL: Let's revisit benefits for public sector
Louisiana lawmakers link strife in Libya to importance of drilling
Sens. Landrieu and Vitter agree on something
Bobby Jindal to join other U.S. governors for meeting in D.C.
Jindal administration's compliance with federal voting law in question
EDITORIAL: Protect Acadiana's legislative clout
Experts: EBR, state getting old
Few favor tax to fund stadium
Speaker open to other offices
McPherson rules out House run
Cassidy happy with new jobs
No verdict, but lots of intrigue at trial
Louisiana: Republicans won't have complete control
State Sen. Jack Donahue to speak to Tea Party
Oil price boom not expected to bail out LA's budget
Speaker Tucker says legislators can influence other chamber's disrict lines
Former state official indicted, tied to River Birch landfill owners
Henry Mouton 44-page indictment released
FBI operative grilled during corruption trial
UL System approves rules to make layoffs
Vitter: Feinberg's duties in conflict
N.O. population shifts will affect political districts statewide
Odom receives no jail time
New Orleans is big winner in federal tax-credit awards
Clayton: 'No apologies' for meeting
State vital records office moving to Benson Tower
N.O. aviation director quit, then cashed nearly $100,000 severance check
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Labels: CASSIDY, CHRISTIE, FBI, GOP, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
Monday, February 07, 2011
STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND
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EDITORIAL: Don't Give Feds Power Over 'Net'
32% of Voters Are Both Fiscal and Social Conservatives
Louisiana has fourth-highest sales taxes in U.S.
Census numbers put population shift on record
Voters Think Federal Government Encourages Illegal Immigration
EDITORIAL: Let public see list of projects
Landry: "Modest Growth Will Not Return Us to Prosperity"
Were Pratt and Jefferson partners in crime? Or just partners?
New Orleans City Council opposes UNO-SUNO merger
Seeking shrimper protection
Save the Youngsville Heritage Oak
LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics
Sen. Mary Landrieu plans to seek fourth Senate term
Remap meeting held at a Chinese restaurant on Capitol Hill
Remap may give BR votes under way
Speaker Tucker: special session likely
Open meeting law a hassle for some
La. Republicans pick Batt, Dore
Vitter and Markey bring political discussion to Twitter
Scalise bill taking aim at growing 'czar' system
LA firms poured money into GOP-aligned American Crossroads
Mubarak's ouster backed in La. protest
Mayor and town clerk plead guilty in FEMA fraud case
Obama Approval Index ratings fall 9 points
GOP senators demand spending cuts of 'no less' than $100 billion
Landry at odds with delegation on redistricting guidelines
HARD TIMES AT THE HARD ROCK
EDITORIAL: Tough love needed for higher ed
Cannizzaro's challenge to judges gets chilly reception
La. misses shale riches
Landrieu to chair Homeland Security subcommittee
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Labels: INTERNET, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Sunday, January 02, 2011
STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND
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LA. INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC POLICY & POLITICS OFFERS SEMINAR SERIES
Obama More Popular Among Some Democrats Than Others
Press Club of BR launches website
Higginbotham to join 1st Circuit Court
Top school officials to speak on reform
10 to watch: GOP freshmen on energy (Jeff Landry)
Homestead exemption is losing a champion with retirement of Chehardy
Single assessor takes over in Orleans Parish
Mitch Landrieu's tally of accomplishments indulges in some stretching
New Laws And Fees Start Adding Up Today
EDITORIAL: Get the facts on Louisiana
Cranky lawmakers, Jindal's likely re-election and other predictions
Gov. Bobby Jindal reflects on challenges during Destrehan speech
Fired-mayoral aide being investigated for sexual assault
Inside Report: Dawn of 2011 to bring La. 35 new laws
Hospital claims challenged
EDITORIAL: Louisiana is making progress keeping kids healthy
State to study insurance rates
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Labels: 2011, HIGGINBOTHAM, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS
Sunday, December 12, 2010
STORIES FROM TODAY, SATURDAY & FRIDAY
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Party switching not likely to change Legislature- "Already were so conservative"
'Contentious' redistricting session of Legislature likely to begin in March
Busy days ahead for state lawmakers
Lawmakers not sold on governor's budget bailout plan
Jindal Attracts Crowd
Vitter awakened illegal dreams
Obama trying to save his job- Landrieu apparently didn't get the message
Mary Landrieu says debt, not expediency, behind tax deal opposition
David Vitter takes heat for holding up scientist's confirmation
Lawmaker urges Benson to keep Saints playing amid NFL contract negotiations
Gov. Bobby Jindal quietly making plans for keeping Hornets in New Orleans
EDITORIAL: Medicaid reform plan merits healthy debate
ULM embarks on $3 million security project
Lawmakers push against cuts
La. Medicaid changes seek cost savings, improved health outcomes
Jindal's proposal to sell some state-owned assets meets resistance
Cassidy Appointed to Energy & Commerce Committee
Opposition to Obama tax deal brings Landrieu together with an unlikely ally
EDITORIAL: Bush tax cuts will help U.S. grow again
Civil War's 150th anniversary stirs debate on race
Willie Jones launches run for 101st District state House seat
Louisiana is unhealthiest state for women, report says
Budget ideas proposed- Jindal suggests sale of public property, privatization
Vitter Applauds Senate's Rejection of DREAM Act
Landrieu blasts tax deal; La. GOP members cheer
Angelle says that he'll push for greater use of natural gas in energy policy
BESE approves school grading plan
BESE approves Pastorek's plan for the future governance of N.O. public schools
EDITORIAL: State's health needs checkup
EDITORIAL- Last hope: Reduce Medicaid costs
Bastrop gains 300 jobs: DG Foods brings chicken-processing site
The perfect gift for the Louisiana political junkie!
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Labels: JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
Friday, November 19, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, November 19th)
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Film tax credits aren't paying their way, researchers find
Churches: Raise tax on cigarettes
Just 17% Think Government Should Outlaw Smoking
Public Unions Urge Budget Change
Mary Landrieu: Take Funds
Bonds worry officials- Moret says Nucor funds 'on track'
Feds: State 5th in growth
Two face election scheme charges
EDITORIAL: Don't get carried away by earmarks
School districts to receive grades
Regents OK GRAD Act agreement for La. colleges
EBR councilwoman to run for House seat
LHSAA files suit over alleged state interference
Former police chief pleads guilty to lying to federal agents
Ethics Board puts hearings on hold
Ethics Administration puts Lee, Roberts on notice
John Breaux Center shuts down on a dime
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Labels: BREAUX, ETHICS, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, MORET, POLITICS, TAX
Thursday, November 18, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, November 18th)
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EDITORIAL: Keep looking for smart ways to cut
Kennedy Pushes Budget Proposals
JINDAL ONE OF MANY NATIONAL WANNABES FROM THE SOUTH
Alexander to support earmark ban
Landrieu demands 'clear path forward' for drilling permits
Legislators look out for No. 1
Council members fail to show for library tour
Policies on electronic public records assessed by legislative committee
Road groups want funds
Health revamp set for '11- Greenstein outlines Jindal's plan
Louisiana gets an 'F' for premature births
Experts: BP ignored warning signs on doomed well
Parish President announces his new top aides
Porteous impeachment trial summary released
Boehner favored as 61st House Speaker on his 61st birthday
House Democrats keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader
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Labels: BUDGET, EARMARKS, JINDAL, KENNEDY, LANDRIEU, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, POLITICS
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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Labels: ELECTIONS, FAYARD, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Monday, September 13, 2010
STORIES FROM TODAY & SUNDAY
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Will Jindal endorse Vitter? Who cares?
Tea Partiers Promote Cause
In Ad Wars, Democrats Shy From Ties to Own Party
The Size of Government and the Choice This Fall
State's electoral map to be redrawn- One congressional seat to be lost
UNO to honor distinguished alumni Jim Tucker and Joel Chaisson
Guidry faces challenge from Fields in judge race
New Health Chief Takes Over- Streamlining care in focus
FCC to open up vacant TV airways for broadband
EDITORIAL: Get answers about moratorium
Anti-tax advocate FRED DENT Jr., 73, DIES
The 'I Can't Wait To Vote' Election
Candidate gets help from Bill Clinton
Budget woes tighten focus on how to lay off teachers
Shreveport political contributions half of '06 level
Service to nonprofits by elected officials is deemed ethical
Landrieu welcomes FEMA money, yet again
Cao gets on top of blight problem
Oliver Thomas to generate drama once again
Elderly in Louisiana are more reliant on Social Security
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Labels: CAO, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
Saturday, September 04, 2010
SATURDAY SPECIAL EDITION (September 4th, 2010)
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COOK REPORT: No Help On The Horizon For Democrats
The Revolt of the Bourgeois
RASMUSSEN POLL: Lowest approval rating yet measured for President Obama
Judges Argue Over Careers (Tim Kelley Comments Clearly Exhibit Arrogance)
State Agencies Weighing Budgets
AP: LSU TOPS TAILGATING IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Jindal to raise money for Minnesota GOP
Report: La. roads 36th best in nation
Senator gives civics lesson
EDITORIAL: Louisiana should continue aggressive DWI tactic
Charity Hospital advocates hold second-line rally
St. Tammany politics: U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu no fan of suburban sprawl
EDITORIAL: The Big Police Jury Mess
Hunters take advantage of Louisiana tax holiday to purchase guns, gear
'Louisiana Institute of Politics' FULL, Starts Tuesday Night
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Labels: LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL
Saturday, July 31, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Saturday, July 31st)
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Daily Presidential Tracking Poll: Obama -20
MELANCON VOTES AGAINST LIFTING MORATORIUM
La. delegation clashes on ban
EDITORIAL: New Orleans Faces Realities- (MITCH GETS IT!)
Parish schools website 'propaganda machine' for superintendent
EDITORIAL: We are a nation of laws, right?
Nungesser stops boom-laden trucks
Abortion activists send DHH chief off with protest
Theriot: Financial, physical and mental affects of spill long term
Roberts says no deal cut in quitting Jefferson Parish president race
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Labels: CASSIDY, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, POLITICS, VITTER
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, July 27th)
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Obama Receives Presidential Approval Index Rating Of -20
Will President Obama drag down Senate candidates?
AMID OIL SPILL, GOVERNORS MAKE GAINS
Legislature, Jindal missed opportunity to slash costs, Kennedy says
EDITORIAL: Cuts to plug New Orleans city budget are unavoidable
LANEWSLINK.COM POLL: 91% STILL SAY LOUISIANA HAS A SPENDING PROBLEM
Businessweek.com: Louisiana's The Laziest State In The Union (Happiest, Too!)
EDITORIAL: Some Food For Thought For Lazy Louisiana
LA. AGAIN RANKS 49TH in child 'well-being'
Report: Rig blast raises uncertainty- State's economic outlook cloudy
LA Citizens committee recommends hiring new CEO for $240,000 a year
NO VETO SESSION for Louisiana lawmakers
Voter registration deadline coming up for party primaries (Wednesday)
Environmentalists link oil spill response, coastal restoration
HILLAR MOORE, others elected to DA board
Tax-free holiday to aid back-to-school shoppers
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Labels: JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, LSU, MELANCON, MOORE, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL
Saturday, July 24, 2010
SATURDAY STORIES (July 24th, 2010)
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Breaking News: Storm warnings discontinued!
Diversity and the Myth of White Privilege
75% Say Free Markets Better Than Government Management of Economy
Obama's Soft-Core Socialism: Clueless When It Comes to Free Markets
EDITORIAL: : A Huge Shift For Wealth
Americans Are Angry and the Parties Are Clueless
EDITORIAL: Bonnie and the spill
Ex-Legislative Officer Claims He Was Blackballed
Mayor Mitch Landrieu proposes furloughs for all city employees
Official Admits Taking Football Tickets
Southern U. Supervisors OK New Hires
Grambling's vice president of finance is out
Judiciary Commission investigates unnamed judge in C-Murder case
Officials' Pay Upsets Town (Truly Outrageous!)
Democrats face unsavory choices in Rangel case
Senate rejects raid on Road Home dollars
La. bishops, pastors do not want guns in their churches
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Labels: BONNIE, CORRUPTION, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, July 14th)
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Poll: 32% Favor Affirmative Action, 46% Oppose It (55% of 'Mainstream' Against)
Jindal: New ban on drilling will cost 20,000 jobs
Could This Be The Song That Killed The Moratorium?
The Obamoratorium Thread
Opponents of moratorium find allies on presidential oil spill commission
EDITORIAL: Landrieu's Influence (Or Lack Thereof!)
Landry Posts Major Fundraising Numbers Showing Building Momentum
Sen. David Vitter to oppose Kagan's nomination to U.S. Supreme Court
Democrats Showing Signs Of Battle Fatigue
Cap-and-Trade Will Be Part of Senate Climate Change Bill
LSU prepares for $45 million in budget cuts (The Sky Is Falling, Again!)
EDITORIAL: Old Practice Now 'Retired' (Clausen Bill Signed)
Electronic health records push begins
LeBas: DOTD developing possible projects funded by unspent stimulus monies
Councilman bows out of race for lieutenant governor
Incumbent Judge Withdraws From Race
Jindal announces Silicon Valley company's relocation to Covington area
Northrop Grumman to close Avondale yard in 2013
EDITORIAL: BP's miserly ways are hurting spill victims
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Labels: JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, June 9th)
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'Clausengate' Defined Sally Clausen- "Underlings Escape Unscathed"
Future Political Hall of Famers Waiting in the Wings at the Board of Regents
LANDRIEU PRAISES CLAUSEN
Clausen Downfall- "Leaders have to think about others above themselves"
Sally Clausen's departure triggers varied reactions
Elections: "Anger and passion within the electorate lie on the right"
CHARLIE MELANCON'S "WOBBLY" APPEARANCE
House Sees Spate of Vote Switches
Senate sends Jindal bill repealing license increase
BESE reluctantly adopts proposal freezing state aid
Two New House Members Sworn In
LSU FACULTY GROUP ALLEGES SECRECY
Panel endorses bill changing format of races for 2012
74% Oppose Taxing Internet News Sites To Help Newspapers
Senate balks at oil, gas tax proposal
BILL ASSERTS STATES' RIGHTS
Committee shoots down bill allowing guns in houses of worship
Home-school diploma bill nearing final passage
'Sexting' is a crime in bill headed to Senate floor
Times Picayune Video: Louisiana Legislature: Capitol Notebook
OBAMA'S GETTING REALLY, REALLY MAD "" OR IS HE?
Drilling freeze to hit oilfield service industry
EDITORIAL: LA's economic hurt from drilling moratorium warrants action
Vitter Renews Call for President Obama to Lift Moratorium.
Rep. Scalise rails against moratorium on offshore oil drilling
Amended version of Saints license tag bill is approved by Senate
Saints to raffle off Super Bowl ring to benefit Gulf Coast renewal
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Labels: BUDGET, CLAUSEN, ELECTIONS, LANDRIEU, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS
Sunday, June 06, 2010
SUNDAY EDITION (June 6th, 2010)
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$13,050,826,460,886.97 (The National Debt)
DOES OUR STATE GOVERNMENT HAVE A SPENDING PROBLEM? (NEW POLL)
Lawmakers still fuming over driver's license fee increase (Monday)
LOUISIANA BUDGET ON TIGHT TIMELINE
Senate committee hears about effects of planned budget cuts
TRUST FUND RAID- "Nobody Wants To Bite The Bullet'
LSU finds $12M shortfall (But "The gap would be filled")
EDITORIAL: Fannin's Rule Of Ignorance
85% STILL WANT LANDRIEU RECALLED, 70% WANT LT. GOVERNOR ABOLISHED
Obama Drilling Moratorium Will Hit La. Hard
AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA (PLEASE LIFT THE MORATORIUM!)
Birds frozen in oil are an image of a desperate summer
Processing Tax Bill Not Dead After All
Inside Politics: Leach Nominates Campbell To Obama Oil Spill Panel
Lawmakers urge Jindal and Caldwell to sue over oil spill
NEW POLL: 70% Support Crackdown On Those Who Hire Illegal Immigrants
Obama Dealmaking Looks Like Politics As Usual
Suzanne Terrell will be the keynote for Republican Women
Cao continues to break from GOP pack
Former Jindal campaign adviser now working to polish BP's image
Family celebration keeps Sen. Landrieu from joining Obama in LA
BILLY NUNGESSOR BECOMES THE FACE OF OIL SPILL FRUSTRATION
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Labels: BUDGET, CAMPBELL, CAO, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, LSU, OBAMA, POLITICS, TRUST FUNDS
Thursday, May 13, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, May 13th)
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TEA PARTY CAC 'LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD'- SO EASY EVEN A POLITICIAN CAN GET IT!
Health Care Hoodwink: CBO predicts new health care law will cost $115B more
EDITORIAL: The Next 2,000-Page Bill
Son of Huey P. Long is missing
UPDATE: Email Destruction Bill
Budget chairman endorses use of rainy-day fund to solve budget deficit
Legislators lose it- "A dark day in Louisiana legislative history"
Panel delays public meetings legislation
Senate committee kills term limits bill
Lawmakers say wage freeze should be an option when budget deficits loom
Local residents oppose illegal immigration bill (Bill Is Up Today)
Probe of Jindal oil spill response halted
THE OIL SPILL BLAME GAME
Government Summer Youth Jobs- ($9 Per Hour, Family Income of Under $44,000)
Business liability issues addressed in measure before Senate
House OKs increased requirements for driver's license for teenagers
State government retirement overhaul proposals aim to save money
Extend license suspension of school bus drivers with DWI convictions
Senate wants smoking limited
House committee unanimously bags pants on the ground bill
Mental health privatization efforts hit roadblock in House committee
Lawsuit aimed at outing deadhead worker
Bill allowing guns in church is approved by House
House candidate is a young man in a hurry with tickets to prove it
Mayor says he plans to resign
Legislative Briefs
Louisiana Campaign Institute (May 16 & 17, Old State Capitol)
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Labels: BUDGET, HEALTH CARE, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, TERM LIMITS
Monday, May 10, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, May 10th)
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Legislative Session Still Has Major Work Ahead
Little Finished at Midpoint of Legislative Session
EDITORIAL: Cut state boards that are no longer needed
Obama nominee to Supreme Court- Vitter Issues Statement
Trust gap will haunt Democrats in November
Tea Party: Tired of being ignored
Box failure, BP may try again with a smaller version
Landrieu's organizational structure skirts N.O. City Charter
Washington Watch: Cassidy asked about oil rig
Ex-Sen. Jones' trial slated Monday- False returns, tax evasion
Analysis: Lawmakers back elections shift
Fleming backs Jindal decision
Senator Neil Riser to serve as ULM's graduation speaker
Records Proposals Not Likely To Pass
License plate plans speed through Legislature
EDITORIAL: Use tracking devices to monitor domestic abuse defendants
Bill would force charter schools to give preference to neighborhood kids
Attorney General opinion again shows state in charge of water
'TIMED' for growth: Program designed to spur tourism, development
EDITORIAL: Louisiana Seafood- The Real Deal
State Legislature considers ban on legal weed
Tea Party TV: Check Out TeaPartyCAC.com
BECOME A CITIZEN LOBBYIST!
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Labels: BUDGET, CASSIDY, CLAITOR, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS
Saturday, May 08, 2010
SATURDAY EDITION (May 8th, 2010)
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If Momma Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy- Majority of Tea Party Support Female
Legislature at midpoint: Major battles still to come (Trust Fund Raid- Monday!)
THE VOTERS GET IT! (Are The Politicians Listening?)
Update on HB 1390 (The Per Diem Bill)
Times Picayune Video- Louisiana Legislature: Capitol Notebook
Mitch Landrieu's health director steps down amid controversy
Oil Containment Box In Place
Boom to block oil in short supply- LA officials scramble to get more
Oil Spill Briefs
Jackson hospital faces layoffs- As many as 100 job cuts
House advances seafood certification
Public-comment periods would be mandated under measure approved by House
Greg and Linda Meffert have more at stake in fraud, bribery trial
Former Mayor Ray Nagin faces state ethics charges
Mayor Landrieu reinstates 5-day work week at City Hall
EDITORIAL: The Virtue of a Virtual School
Minority teachers' importance emphasized by Obama education secretary
Tea Party TV: Check Out TeaPartyCAC.com
BECOME A CITIZEN LOBBYIST!
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Labels: BUDGET, LANDRIEU, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, NAGIN, OIL SPILL, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
Thursday, May 06, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, May 6th)
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EDITORIAL: The Legislature gets down to business
Time To Change 'Retire-Rehire'
Vote-changing routines in House: "Tell your representative to cut the crap"
UPDATE ON HB 1390: Contact The House Speaker & Tell Him To Call For A Vote
HOTLINE: Democrat Turnout Falls Off A Cliff
Louisiana Delegation Backs Gulf Drilling
AP GRAPHIC: TRACKING THE OIL SPILL
Poll: National Day of Prayer (28% Oppose)
Legislature approves Jindal's nominee for lieutenant governor
Panel narrowly kills bill to abolish tourism office overseen by Lt. Gov.
Redistricting details will be up to lawmakers, Obama's lawyer says
Landrieu's acting health director's medical license was suspended in July
LANDRIEU'S ECONOMIC ADVISOR (Sister-In-Law) RAISES QUESTIONS
Insiders Rule In Landrieu's City Hall
Times Picayune Video- Louisiana Legislature: Capitol notebook
Legislative Briefs
House panel declines to set academic standards for sports
Committee votes to make charter school funding level w/ public schools
Higher education chiefs endorse Gov. Bobby Jindal's 'GRAD Act'
Bill to move LSU medical school to Baton Rouge dies in House committee
Education panel approves one proposal for higher standards, rejects another
MORE AT STAKE THAN MONEY, POLITICS
Boat with containment box at oil site
Steppin' Off Zero
Ku Klux Klan leader pleads guilty to killing woman
Indictment accuses former Police Juror
Assessor pleads guilty to using police lights on Causeway
WEST FLORIDA REPUBLIC BICENTENNIAL SLATED
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Labels: DEMOCRAT, JINDAL, KKK, LANDRIEU, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS, TUCKER
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, May 4th)
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Jindal tells Legislature he will veto any bill with fiscal impact
Chairman Wants Education Contracts Cut
EDITORIAL: Cap Louisiana Lawmakers' Per Diem
Poll Analysis: Louisiana Politics Takes a Hard Right Turn!
NEW LOUISIANA POLL
Landry Leads Downer By 13% In 3rd Congressional Republican Primary
LANDRIEU SAYS SHE HAS NO PLANS TO RETURN BP CONTRIBUTIONS
86% Still Think Mary Landrieu Should Be Recalled From U.S. Senate
White House in P.R. 'panic' over spill
OBAMA FIDDLED WHILE GULF BURNED
Jindal says state and parish plans moving forward to contain oil
Times Picayune Video: Capitol Notebook- "SHOW ME THE MONEY"
iPhone App in itunes store by searching: "LGS - Louisiana Legislative Guide"
La. to borrow $320M for new construction
Outlay Budget Runs Over
PUT BILLS ON HOLD, SENATORS ASKED
New Investigation "Could revolve around this year's mayoral election"
Bill would allow devices to track suspects in domestic abuse cases
Morial says Nagin administration was 'fumbling, stumbling, bumbling'
Mayor Landrieu's inauguration, there's a certain nervousness at City Hall
Black leaders to address School Board on race issues
EDITORIAL: ODOM AND JONES CASES- Justice must be swift(er)
Inside Report: Bill would curb school boards' micromanaging
La. without a lieutenant governor, for a few days
Join The Discussion On The 'Citizen Action Center' Facebook Page
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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, NEW ORLEANS, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS
