Monday, March 28, 2011
STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND
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Former Gov. Buddy Roemer wins supporters
ROEMER'S SPEECH IN IOWA VIDEO... PASS IT ON TO FRIENDS
Jeff Landry To Address Tea Party of Louisiana Tonight!
House to consider renumbering districts
Redistricting is cutthroat job
EDITORIAL: Keep pushing graduation rates
In the state Capitol, remap gets personal
LA redistricting amendments create administrative logjam
Remap vote set this week Senate, House redraw plans shuffle districts
Political Horizons: Reapportionment and race
Redistricting: The politics of protection
LABI set to host issues conference
Federal investigation into Parish corruption casts wide net
Jefferson defense attorney confirmed as federal judge
Look here to see maps of Louisiana Senate remap plan
Redistricting plan would pit two pairs of incumbents in N.O. area
Northern Monroe district gets reprieve
House committee supports redistricting plan for BESE, PSC
Jindal pushes BP funds for event
EDITORIAL: Improvement in Louisiana's dropout rate is encouraging
Parish officials to make second trip to federal grand jury today
Parish likely to cancel River Birch contract 'very soon'
Landrieu blasts SUNO-UNO merger plan
CHARLENE CHARLET DAY: A LAWYER FOR OUR FAMILIES, NOT ANOTHER POLITICIAN!
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Labels: JINDAL, LANDRY, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, ROEMER
Monday, January 10, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, January 10th)
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Murder in Tucson- Loughner's sickness is not the product of politics
EDITORIAL: Governor Promises To Focus
Lawmakers Face Tense 2011
Louisiana ranked No. 1 in hiring forecast for first quarter of 2011
EDITORIAL: Politics wins remap fights
Senate qualifying slated
EDITORIAL: Jones has undone himself
New law for sex offenders not used
Study: BR metro area 67th largest
LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Offers Seminar Series
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Labels: JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REAPPORTIONMENT
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, December 14th)
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Obama 1st Billion Dollar Man? 10-figure reelection campaign could be a reality
Reminder: LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Christmas Tonight 7pm
Jindal, Leaders Discuss Taxes
Text Probe- Messages Sent Before Library Vote (From Black Racist?)
Louisiana Republicans pleased with ruling against health care overhaul
Jindal rejects panel's action: Lawmakers undo health-care cuts
EDITORIAL: Cut health costs with better service
State Rep. Fred Mills switches to Republican Party
Group: Boost LSU autonomy
Jindal, Mitch Landrieu to talk about Hornets
Gulf spill claimants offered new, faster option
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Labels: HEALTH CARE, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, 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
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
Friday, November 05, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, November 5th)
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LAST CHANCE FOR GOP
White Southern Democrats Nearly Wiped Out
Kennedy presents cost-cutting plan
Health cuts questioned by lawmakers
Lawmakers' session pay dips slightly with change in daily allowance
Bernard Takes Office Early
What role will the Tea Parties in LA play based upon the election results?
Dardenne's First Lt. Gov. Call Is A Winner
EDITORIAL: It's time to get it on spending
EDITORIAL: Now No. 9 in business ranking, Louisiana is heading the right way
EDITORIAL: The 112th Congress
GOP Asserts New Strength
School foes clash after documentary
Prison officials want to raise probation fees
Inside Report: Decisions loom about grading students, schools
400 may lose EKL jobs
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Labels: GOP, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
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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Labels: BUDGET, DARDENNE, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS
Sunday, August 08, 2010
SUNDAY SPECIAL EDITION (August 8th, 2010)
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WALL STREET JOURNAL: Voters to Obama: Your Priorities Stink!
Vitter Leading Race Despite Being Target (It's About Obama!)
MUD ALERT! (Traylor "Stalking Horse" For Melancon)
Many Americans seem to be changing their minds about the role of government
PUBLIC WORKER PENSIONS ARE TOO RICH FOR AMERICA'S BLOOD
EDITORIAL: Obama administration should hasten the end of moratorium
LEGISLATORS KEEPING 'MAD MONEY'
Democrat Awards slated For Boggs, Bussie, Blake
Political Horizons: 'War' over Pastorek on again
Buddy Roemer Among O'Brian Recipients, ROEMERS ROAM
EDITORIAL: Sad Tradition Of Secrecy- LSU's Old Boys' Network
Judge Who Turned Over Records Quits
Council 'blind-sided' new mayor
NEW WEB VIDEO: THE 'V' REVOLUTION!
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Labels: LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, LSU, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS, ROEMER, TRAYLOR, VITTER
Sunday, July 11, 2010
STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND
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Pinsonat: "It's not about Vitter. It's about Obama and the national Democrats"
BLACK PANTHER CASE: White House 'Thumbing Its Nose' at Voter Rights
50% Rate Obama's Economic Performance As Poor (36% Say Good)
Cassidy To Appear At 'Tea' Meeting ('LIFT THE MORATORIUM' )
VIDEO: TEA PARTY OF LA. TOWN HALL MEETING (BILL CASSIDY, MONDAY NIGHT)
(Note To Candidates) Businesses embrace power of online networking sites
EDITORIAL: End the moratorium for good
EDITORIAL: Not pretty, or plain ugly?
EDITORIAL: Louisiana lawmakers maneuver to keep the pork
School officials examine effects of new edicts
TUITIONS SET TO RISE FOR FALL
Holloway (Unopposed) enthused about renewable energy potential
State of the city? Disarray, mayor says
Ex-Insurance chief not taking it easy
'Honest services' ruling could affect local corruption cases
Washington Watch: 'Master of disaster' comes to La
MILLIONS MORE GALLONS OF CRUDE UNLEASHED
EDITORIAL: LA expects balanced assessment from Presidential commission
TO SEE WHO ALL HAS QUALIFIED FOR OFFICE CLICK HERE
Category 5 Communications (High Impact Politics!)
VITTER SAYS MELANCON IN LEAGUE WITH OBAMA & PELOSI
State Sen. Butch Gautreaux (Democrat) running for lieutenant governor
Friday free-for-all for Jefferson Parish election hopefuls
Court hopefuls unsure on race
Five in running for Alexandria mayor
Qualifying closes with 9 candidates for Shreveport mayor
Benny Rousselle seeks to return to Plaquemines Parish presidency
8 St. Tammany Parish Board members re-elected without opposition
Other mayors rejected Cifer- System key to federal indictments
HEALTH SECRETARY ALAN LEVINE LEAVING JINDAL STAFF
Jindal vetoes bill on ethics enforcement timeline
Governor signs ban on Chinese drywall insurance cancellations
Feds: New cap could contain leak
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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, NEW ORLEANS, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS, VITTER
Thursday, July 08, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, July 8th)
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75% Blame State Budget Problems on Politicians' Unwillingness to Cut Spending
EDITORIAL: Louisiana elections just get 'curiouser and curiouser'
WHO HAS QUALIFIED FOR OFFICE SO FAR? (IN REAL-TIME, CLICK HERE)
EDITORIAL: Who will step up? "The lonely, courageous act of qualifying"
Melancon endorsed Obama, When asked about job performance recently gave him 'A'
Senator Vitter campaigns at rally in Monroe
Melancon and Vitter make it official in U.S. Senate race
Three qualify for lieutenant governor
HUNT DOWNER'S RECORD
Alexander To Seek 5th Term
EDITORIAL: Rally to offer support for local jobs
Regents Plan To Hire Headhunter
2 MAYORS, CHIEF INDICTED
Four file for Mayor first day of qualifying
Few surprises on the first day of qualifying in Jefferson
Candidates lining up for New Orleans elections
PSC FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST LEGISLATURE
Jindal signs bills on crooked contracting for public works jobs
FBI investigating downloads of Mike Yenni's text messages
Jindal Signs Cyberbully Law
JINDAL SIGNS OBJECTION TO OBAMA HEALTH REVAMP
Obama bypasses Senate in appointing new Medicare chief
July Fourth Thoughts Are Troubling
Budget in the red, NOPD lays off 50 employees
COURT TO HEAR DRILLING BAN APPEAL TODAY
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Labels: ALEXANDER, BUDGET, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS, VITTER
Sunday, July 04, 2010
JULY 4TH WEEKEND STORIES
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Life, Liberty and Thoughts About Both (HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!)
EDITORIAL: A People's Revolution
TEA PARTY OF LA. 'LIFT THE MORATORIUM' TOWN HALL MEETING (CASSIDY)
460 White House employees are paid a combined $38.7 million in salary
LATEST POLL: OBAMA APPROVAL LOWEST YET!
Public officials spend money in an extravagant, irresponsible way
State Treasurer Warns Of Funding Problem
Colleges to raise tuition, State schools plan 10 percent increase
New law expected to mean savings ("Retire-Rehire" provision changed)
GOVERNMENT WORKERS' JOB SECURITY FADES
Legislative auditor to get $171,893 pay
Jindal says oil spill should be combated like a war
EDITORIAL: Obama needs to move quickly on coastal recovery
EDITORIAL: Voters, seize ownership of election season
EDITORIAL: With Pelosi on the job, there's no need to work
New Orleans Saints license plates coming
THAT BLUE DOG DON'T HUNT (DOWNER)
Gov. Jindal strips items from construction budget
Election called to find Waddell's replacement
Slavant to run for Alexander's 5th District seat
Landrieu bypassed for chairman (Despite seniority on the panel)
FBI HITS CITY HALL
Reactive government is the problem
NOLA post-Katrina population still growing, but at slower rate
EDITORIAL: Grambling, Time for change
LA Rally Against Federal Drilling Moratorium (Cajundome 7/21)
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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS, POLL, SAINTS, TEA PARTY
Sunday, June 27, 2010
STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND
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EDITORIAL: Louisiana Legislature only postponed the inevitable
EXPERT: LAWMAKERS 'PUNTED' ON ISSUES
Budget Deal Hard Won
EDITORIAL: A lost chance for changes
How (BR Area) Legislators Voted On Key Issues
Senator Pushed Bill Too Hard- "No One But Himself To Blame"
KENNEDY TO ADDRESS PRESS CLUB (MONDAY)
Chehardy leaves the political world guessing
Redman: We need more than drilling
Legislators Honor Lobbyist Charlie Smith
Bachelor mayor to be, won't be single for long
Basic Principles
Jindal Calls For Day Of Prayer (Today)
JINDAL WIELDS VETO PEN
Budget chief's resignation kept quiet for two weeks
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES MORE STAFF, CABINET SHUFFLES
Changes give Jindal power on LSU board
Southern proposes $426,000 annual pay package for new president
Richters named interim president at ULM
Pogue named Grambling's new president
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION REJECTS LANDRIEU'S RECOMMENDATION
Fighting Crime Where the Criminals Are
Oil prices surge as storm threatens Gulf
Opening spill records blocked
Police juror wants new bridge named for Mangun
Constituents stand behind indicted councilmen
Cao apologizes for taking words of praise out of context
'Don't mess with' Newell Normand
Steven Seagal takes a bow upon leaving Gretna court
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Labels: BUDGET, CHAISSON, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, TUCKER
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, June 22nd)
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BP... An Example Of Truth In Advertising
BREAKING NEWS: Chehardy Retires After 35 Years As Jefferson Assessor
Speaker Tucker: "As a fiscal conservative, I thought this budget was a disaster"
(Clausen) Bill Targets Pay, Hiring At Board Of Regents
Bill OK'd to tighten reins on Pastorek
WHAT PASSED, WHAT FAILED In The Legislative Session
Funds seal budget deal- Plan approved as lawmakers get money for districts
College tuition overhaul bill sent to Gov. Bobby Jindal (Cost $80M Per Year!)
EDITORIAL: Inescapable conclusions about this session
BLUE CROSS SUED ON STATE CONTRACT, JUDGE SAYS...
Bill to hire lawyers on contingency fails (Chaisson Goes Ballistic!)
Swipe Fee Deal: Merchants Beat Wall Street (LA's Roy Fletcher Radio Spots)
NEW CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS IN DISTRICT 4
Poll: Most Say Obama Lacks Clear Plans on the Oil Spill, Energy or Jobs
Drilling ban could drag into next year, panel chairman says
Senate OKs $3.3B public school plan
Louisiana Senate Passes Health Care Freedom Act (1st Democrat Legislature)
LEGISLATIVE BRIEFS
Bill to insure children up to 26 on parents' plan awaiting Jindal
Compromise "cyberbullying" bill passes Legislature, goes to Gov. Jindal
EDITORIAL: Drill safely, baby, drill safely
FBI SEARCHES CITY HALL
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Labels: BUDGET, CAPITOL, HEALTH CARE, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, SESSION, TUCKER
Monday, June 21, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, June 21st)
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Poll: Politicians Want Government to Have More Power & Money
Legislature sends budget bills to Gov. Bobby Jindal
EDITORIAL: THE SPEECH WE'D LIKE TO SEE JINDAL GIVE
House approves bill to let tuition rise
Tea Party Flexes Muscles with Recall Efforts
Lieutenant governor could lose apartment
McPherson apologizes for criticism of governor
District 22 Senator Troy Hebert Decides Not To Run
State Lawmakers rant futilely about oil spill
MILLIONS ON OVERTIME
Jindal Asks Federal Judge to Lift Deepwater-Drilling Ban on Job Losses
Tea party members rally on drilling- Obama decision a "job killer"
Playing Politics vs. Fighting the Spill- "Thuggery is Unattractive"
WH links fall elections to GOP support of BP in crisis (No mention of Obama $)
Washington Watch: Melancon Criticized
ALEXANDER BLASTS CENSUS- Policy Costs Taxpayers
Senate sends Jindal bill dealing with soliciting crime against nature
Regents and BESE board meetings may be broadcast online
LAST DAY OF THE SESSION, BECOME A CITIZEN LOBBYIST!
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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS
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
Saturday, June 19, 2010
STORIES FOR SATURDAY (June 19th, 2010)
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TEA PARTY: PLEASE JOIN US AT NOON TODAY IN THE ROTUNDA AT THE CAPITOL
Senate approves $25 billion state budget as compromise nears
BUDGET BATTLE
House agrees to tweak rules governing rainy-day fund
Teachers union to file lawsuit over Jindal's school flexibility bill
Gov. Jindal goes along with repeal of $15 driver's license fee
SPENDING BINGE, PART DEUX- Fiscal Schizophrenia Reigns
Just 26% Think Justice Department Should Challenge AZ Immigration Law
As if the oil spill isn't enough... now we get snake oil
Gulf spill "pay czar" to meet with Gov. Bobby Jindal
MARY LANDRIEU: CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH
Senate cuts funding for BR Loop project
LEGISLATIVE BRIEFS
La. House OKs religious freedom bill
Jindal could face tough decision on opening oil spill records
Lawmakers seek to save GM plant
ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT IN THE SESSION, BECOME A CITIZEN LOBBYIST!
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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, TAX, TEA PARTY
Friday, June 18, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, June 18th)
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WATCH THE SENATE SPEND YOUR MONEY LIVE!
Louisiana Treasurer Warns of State Deficit Spending Trap
SATURDAY 'FLASH MOB' CANCELLED, Time To Visit Capitol Anyway!
Latest Poll: Obama's Overall Disapproval Highest Ever at 58%
ALERT: Jindal will veto Driver's License Tax repeal!
Rapper Song Threatens Life of DA: "YOUR RACIST ASS IS GOING TO HELL"
ANGELLE ARGUES DRILLING EMBARGO
BP adding piers to marina in which Billy Nungesser has an interest
Jindal upset after state's vacuum barges put on hold
Sentencing judge says Mayor's misdeeds stain all public officials
Unspent 2005 recovery money prompts criticism of LA in U.S. Senate
7 postal workers charged with stealing in New Orleans
Times Picayune Video: Louisiana Legislature: Capitol Notebook
LEGISLATIVE BRIEFS
EDITORIAL: New law- Packin' in the parks
Lawmakers back bill that could slow privatization
Bill to license juvenile-detention centers heads to Gov. Bobby Jindal
House approves bill giving home-school diplomas new legal standing
House beats back latest attempt to open records on Gulf oil spill
Senate approves bill to exempt coroners' records from sunshine law
School flexibility plan on the way to Gov. Bobby Jindal
Casket bill dies in committee
ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT IN THE SESSION, BECOME A CITIZEN LOBBYIST!
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Labels: LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, June 16th)
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Breaking: TEA PARTY 'FLASH MOB' (Saturday At Noon) Inside The State Capitol?
EDITORIAL: The summer our lives changed- "Crisis for fans of big government"
Villere: Obama's Kicking Louisiana's Ass
Vitter: "If this is a war-like response, we need to see it on the coast in LA"
Local leaders react to Obama speech
Melancon skips opportunity to stand up for LA and hold BP accountable for Spill
Gulf Lawmakers to Obama: It's Time to Lift Ban on Offshore Drilling
OBAMA'S SPILL APPROVAL RATING IN LOUISIANA ONLY 31%, JINDAL GETS HIGH MARKS
EDITORIAL: Oil spill's assault demands bold action and unity of purpose
EDITORIAL: Lift the deepwater moratorium
State lawmakers subpoena Transocean officials
HELP FIGHT THE MORATORIUM! (GULF ECONOMIC SURVIVAL TEAM)
Investigation: Legislative audit released on Billy Nungesser
NEW WEBSITE & VIDEO: 'FREE THE COFFIN'
Changes to bill limits rainy day fund access
Candidate who wants to slash government isn't extremist
School flexibility measure backed by Gov. Bobby Jindal, opposed by unions
Times Picayune Video: Louisiana Legislature- Capitol Notebook
Senators rewrite House-backed budget plans
Inside Report: Jindal should bring sanity to budget
Privatization oversight bills backed
House panel says soliciting for crime against nature should not be a felony
Guns-in-church measure added to bill, clears Senate
Panel approves bill to let judges order military service for truants
Saints prestige license plate bill clears House, now goes to Jindal
House sides with governor, LSU in rejecting bill
Kenner company questioned about payments to Aaron Broussard
Senate confirms Foote, Jackson as federal judges
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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Saturday, June 12, 2010
SATURDAY STORIES (June 12th, 2010)
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Obama On The Spill: 'I Can't Suck It Up With A Straw'
EDITORIAL: Clausen Says Her Farewell
POLITICAL ESTABLISHMENT BEARING THE BRUNT OF VOTER ANGER
State budget thrown into disarray by latest revenue figures
Nearly half say government workers make more than Private Sector (15% Disagree)
Higher education management debate appears settled for this year
VIDEO: Jindal Urges, Others Plead For Moratorium To Be lifted By Obama
Vitter to tour affected areas, treatment facilities w/ Humane Society president
OIL RIG LAYOFFS FORECAST if deepwater moratorium extends over a month
Cassidy Discusses Gulf Oil Spill On C-SPAN Washington Journal
Obama White House still trying to get BP oil spill right
'Lemonaid' for Gulf: Kids' effort to help wildlife draws national attention
CRUDE SOUVENIR: $1,000 bottles of spilled BP oil
Immigration Irritation
Mike Thompson sentencing hearing pushed back to July
Acting Mayor Fires Shreveport Airport Authority Head
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Labels: BUDGET, CASSIDY, CLAUSEN, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL, TUCKER, VITTER
Friday, June 11, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, June 11th)
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State budget problems expected to worsen today as revenue panel meets (Noon)
Kennedy seeks state back-up plan in event of BP bankruptcy
State Education Agency To Lay Off 31 Workers (Pastorek Should Take Cut First!)
House throws curveball on using rainy day fund
SENATOR VOWS TO STOP HOUSE
Cerise: Budget Cuts Would Gut/Close LSU Hospitals (More Bureaucrat Spinning?)
Senate panel adopts competing version of college tuition bill
Resolution asks new college funds formula
LEGISLATIVE BRIEFS
Jindal To Veto Whistleblower Bill
House rejects last-ditch attempt to open governor's office records
Panel approves standstill funding formula for public schools
Times Picayune Video: Louisiana Legislature- Capitol Notebook
OBAMA IGNORES OWN PANEL In Imposing Drilling Ban
Media Advisory: Vitter, Senate Colleagues Tour Areas Affected By Oil Spill
Team Obama Funds Oil Drilling Project in Brazil... Nixes Offshore Drilling In US
HELP FIGHT THE MORATORIUM! (GULF ECONOMIC SURVIVAL TEAM)
EDITORIAL: Protests from experts show drilling moratorium based on politics
Jindal says Obama still doesn't get moratorium's economic impact
Vitter Expresses Disappointment with EPA Regulation Vote
DISHONEST MELANCON Blames "Killers" Rather Than Self
Hispanic Fastest-Growing Population Group In The State (White & Black Decline)
Legislative auditor: Nungesser may have violated Parish charter and ordinances
Nungesser says Obama should put someone 'with guts' in charge
VIDEO: WHOSE SIDE IS OBAMA ON?
EDITORIAL: Return of oil processing tax
Gulf Oil Spill Quotes, Part 3: BP Sucks!
Louisiana Oil Spill Resources Website Announced
Study: La. graduation rates up- Improvement above US average
Ad campaign reassures tourists that Louisiana 'is still a great place to visit'
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