Louisiana Political News Service

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, February 9th)

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TEA PARTY OF LA. ENDORSES COASTAL CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Mardi Gras D.C.- "Dressing up and getting invisible"

Rich Take From Poor as U.S. Subsidy Law Funds Luxury Hotels (UNBELIEVABLE!)

FBI Raids Sheriff's Office

Mayor shakes up staff- Makes announcement via Twitter

Union wants waste records- (Councilman suspects Mayor)

Chaney Swaps Parties- Joins Growing Number Fleeing The Democrats

EDITORIAL: Newspapers still have role

Open primaries OK'd

N.O. needs more from its colleges, merger consultant says

Jindal citing short-term recidivism rate

EDITORIAL: Keeping fighting for open government

UL campus gets face-lift

Former N.O. Mayor Ray Nagin gaining fame in the social network

Former charity director says Mose Jefferson called the shots

HELP WANTED: New Louisiana State Senate President!

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Labels: FBI, JEFFERSON, KIP, LOUISIANA, MARDI GRAS, NAGIN, POLITICS, TEA PARTY

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 9:39 AM

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, February 8th)

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68% Believe Government & Big Business Work Together Against the Rest of Us

HELP WANTED: New Louisiana State Senate President!

Inside Report: Caldwell switch marks decline of Democrats

"Centrist" Democratic Leadership Council Will Fold

Jindal: 'These are the real heroes'

Louisiana gets more in federal aid than it gives in taxes

EDITORIAL: Head count tests cities' capabilities

Regents to hear merger remarks

Lawsuits take toll on Louisiana cities

Special election set for vacancy in House

Ray Nagin's campaign fund is starting to dwindle

Betty Jefferson describes looting of family-run charities as 'a sinful act'

Republicans ahead of President Barack Obama on regulations reform

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Labels: CALDWELL, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, NAGIN, POLITICS

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 4:49 AM

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

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:11 AM

Sunday, April 25, 2010

STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND

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80% Say Religious Faith is Important To Their Daily Lives

TEA PARTIERS RACIST? NOT SO FAST

Thin-skinned Liberals Smear Critics

BR Tea Party President Jennifer Madsen to talk to BR Press Club

"Every citizen should try to see the legislative process at least once"

Tucker asks you about trust funds

Democratic Attorneys General Association Finally Busted (3 Years Later)

Melancon Supporter Picks Corp Over Louisiana

LEGISLATION URGES ELECTRONIC TEXT BOOKS

Campbell mulls bid for rest of Lt. Governor term

Some say red-tape bill hurts schools- Unions oppose Jindal act

Ethics laws are our treat

Mayor Ray Nagin leaves office without fulfilling his promises

WASHINGTON POSSESSED- has accelerated its takeover of the economy

Just 32% Confident Policymakers Know What They're Doing About the Economy

T-P Video: Legislative Update- "Hurry Up and Wait" on Budget Bill

ANOTHER BUDGET CRISIS, ANOTHER PROCESSING TAX PROPOSAL

LSU official defends plan to increase tuition

EDITORIAL: The corps of engineers has problems, Senator Dorgan

LANDRIEU TENACIOUS IN HER SUPPORT ("GO MMM YOURSELF?")

Landrieu sister considers run for appeals court bench

All in the Morial family, this time

EDITORIAL: Nagin offers some advice

For Ray Nagin, clock is ticking down

Bill aims to help home-study grads

DA deems letter from councilman to be lawful

Lisotta sentenced to 30 months in prison, $25,500

TEA PARTY TV: Check Out TeaPartyCAC.com!

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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, NAGIN, NEW ORLEANS, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL, RACIST, TEA PARTY, VITTER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:40 AM

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, March 3rd)

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MELANCON MUM ON RANGEL, DRAWS FIRE

Civil Service Commission passes new pay system

Plan Blasted- Classified staffers say problem is appointees

Mary Landrieu apologizes to state health secretary

Democrats fighting on unfriendly grounds

Landrieu praises new climate plan

67% Say Illegal Immigrants Are Major Strain on U.S. Budget

U.S. Senate votes for unemployment benefits, highway funds

The U.S. Supreme Court may extend gun owner rights

State shifting part of teacher pay expense to local districts

Louisiana not in alliance pushing college graduation

Pre-K Safe From Cuts

Jindal nominates four to teaching hospital board

Jindal develops extensive campaign organization

EDITORIAL: Clean up Jefferson Parish attorney's office

Meffert says news reports influenced grand jury against him

NAGIN LEAVES OFFICE AS OBJECT OF RIDICULE, SATIRE

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Labels: LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, NAGIN, OBAMA, POLITICS

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 9:38 AM

Sunday, February 21, 2010

SUNDAY STORIES (February 21st, 2010)

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Bad News Coming In Bunches- "People Fed Up"

Only 22% of Voters Strongly Approve of Obama (Lowest Yet)

Tea Party Power to Solve the Debt Problem

EDITORIAL: $787 Billion In 'Stimulus' Spending, Who's Counting?

'SNEAK PREVIEW' Screening of "RACE"

Sen. Mary Landrieu takes heat on climate change

Scalise among House's most sharp-tongued, loyal Republicans

O'Keefe "Got A Rock Star Welcome" At CPAC

Political Horizons: Legislature Not Independent

La. Budget Cuts Outlined

Gov. Bobby Jindal has friends all over the place

State to seek waiver to keep federal stimulus cash

Range of topics on police chief's secret recording

Two top Parish government jobs on the chopping block

Rep. McVea plans retirement in 2012

Ethics board drops case against Gallot

New Orleans Mayor Nagin's memory conveniently fuzzy

Jay Batt Gets Endorsement From Former Rivals

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Labels: JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, NAGIN, NEW ORLEANS, OBAMA, POLITICS

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 9:20 AM

Friday, February 05, 2010

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, February 5th)

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Mary Landrieu defends $300 million deal (She still doesn't get it!)

CHAS ROEMER TO ADDRESS PRESS CLUB ON MONDAY

EDITORIAL: Civil Service Board needs to get perspective on pay raise

TERRELL SAYS IT IS TIME TO ABOLISH LT. GOVERNOR POST

Vitter Leads 52 Members of Congress Signing No Cost Stimulus Letter

(Black) Mayoral candidates frustrated in quest for endorsements

Mitch Landrieu targeted by rivals in televised forum

Lawmakers angry about I-10 contract

Panel urges streamlining of college governance boards

Struggling public schools need more management flexibility

Lawyer Foote nominated for federal judgeship

Lawmakers look at options

Nagin headed to Super Bowl XLIV on taxpayers' dime

WHO DAT RALLY!

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Labels: JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, NAGIN, NEW ORLEANS, POLITICS, ROEMER, SAINTS, VITTER, WHODAT

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:29 AM

Friday, January 08, 2010

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, January 8th)

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RAY NAGIN: "DON'T BELIEVE ANY OF THESE FRICKIN' POLLS"

Group Aims To Recall Landrieu

PICAYUNE: State employees should turn in their state-car keys

LSU BUDGET CUTS, LAYOFF NOTICES AS EARLY AS NEXT WEEK

EDITORIAL: Budget-cut information lacking (Pastorek...)

Department plans budget cuts without layoffs

DHH to plug funds shortfall

Louisiana roads are among the nation's worst, study finds

State ends mailing income tax booklet

State narrowing list for federal school aid (17 commitments)

EDITORIAL: High Quality, Great Values

Suburbs making New Orleans look bad

EDITORIAL: Ethics reform necessary in Jefferson Parish

U.S. ATTORNEY TO RESIGN POST

New ozone standards to challenge BR area

NEW TV AD FROM NOLA RACE FOR MAYOR

NOLANEXT.COM: NEW ORLEANS ELECTION CENTRAL

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Labels: BERGERON, LANDRIEU, LANEWSLINK, LOUISIANA, NAGIN, NEW ORLEANS, POLITICS

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:27 AM

Thursday, October 22, 2009

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, October 22nd)

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Obama plays pivotal role in Senate race between incumbent Vitter, Melancon

THE DEAD PELICAN: Vitter Opponents Attempt to Interject Race Into Campaign

Obama wows fans in New Orleans: "May have missed the real recovery story"

Chemical plant bill advances in House (Melancon Votes Yes, Scalise No)

EDITORIAL: Outcomes should show La. the way

STATE WORKERS, RETIREES OPPOSE NEW PAY RAISE POLICY

College panel talks tuition

Jay Batt to announce his District A City Council candidacy today

Bond's backers disrupt Tea Party

Chamber members get bond explanation

GRAMBLING PRESIDENT RESIGNS

Recall Targets Mayor

NAGIN'S VIEWS RAISE EYEBROWS- CUBA'S POLICE STATE IS COOL?

3 face Ethics Board fines

Carter, Wilfong face ethics charges in mayor race

Bridge site stirs loop leaders

State to delay software upgrade by two years

Hundreds of federal documents found on side of expressway

EDITORIAL: Bardwell Should Go

La. group criticizes(Obama) plan

DO YOU SUPPORT OR OPPOSE THE OBAMA HEALTH CARE PLAN? (Poll: 90% Oppose)

WHAT THOSE IN THE KNOW ARE SAYING ABOUT 'CATEGORY 5 COMMUNICATIONS'

SHARE THE 'LOUISIANA POLITICAL NEWS WIRE' WITH YOUR FRIENDS

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Labels: LOUISIANA, MELANCON, NAGIN, NEWS, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 9:09 AM

Thursday, May 07, 2009

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, May 7th)

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Homestead Boost Irresponsible- "Jindal Inconsistent"

TIMES PICAYUNE EDITORIAL: (Message To Jindal) Don't Make Things Worse

Senate bill criticized as concealing records

PUBLIC RECORDS DEBATE- Controversy Is Fueled Over Governor's Shield

Streamlining proposal gets hung up again- Panel delays vote

Panel Defers Key Jindal Bill- Governor's Actions Annoy Lawmakers

INSIDE REPORT: Lawmakers May Go Ahead With Projects

House Appropriations Committee To Wrap Up Work On Budget

Legislators Seek To 'Clarify' Their $50 Meal Limit

VITTER SAYS HE WILL NOT BACK DOWN TO OBAMA PRESSURE

Shaw Group refuses millions from state- Chairman: Money needed for education

Meffert lived high on NetMethods' tab

EDITORIAL: PAR Encouraged The Legislature To Go Back On Its Word

Colleges push for more control of fees

MELANCON MORE 'LAP DOG' THAN BLUE DOG

Civil Service Proposal Hit

EDITORIAL: Cuts, choices in health care

Mike Strain Protecting Pork

Film industry backs permanent tax credits

JUDGE ACCUSED OF BELITTLING WOMAN

LSU Graduate School Dean Ousted

Rosie O'Donnell endorses Mary Landrieu's foster child bill

JAMAICA TRIP A 'BLUR' MAYOR RAY NAGIN SAYS

Riser authors caller ID scam bill

Seniors bask in glow of day in capital

EDITORIAL: Vision for schools should inspire us

GOP Chief Villere: He'll tailor records request

Odom supports catfish labels- Country of origin would be required

HOUSE PANEL OKs TAX HIKE ON HOMEOWNERS

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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, NAGIN, NEWS, POLITICS, VILLERE, VITTER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:43 AM

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, May 5th)

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JINDAL: REFORMER-IN-CHIEF OR POLITICAL RAINMAKER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Landrieu Cites Growing State Deficit (Lays Much of Blame on Jindal)

JINDAL'S BUDGET CALLED SHORTSIGHTED

Mitch Landrieu talks mayor's race, but noncommittal

Jindal's top priorities: Saving chicken plant?

Checking Jindal's Pulse

JINDAL SUPPORTS RAISING HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

Jindal Hits The Road Again

LEGISLATIVE SPENDING UP $2 MILLION!

In Case You Thought The Pork Projects Were Gone: They are back!

Nongovernmental organizations lobby

EDITORIAL: Budget Crisis From Tax Cuts

State calls off plans for cargo airport

Tax amnesty bill clears House panel

SCALISE WANTS INVESTIGATION EXPEDITED

Vitter Stands By FEMA Blockade

NAACP seeks recall of tax assessor

EDITORIAL: Low Completers

Nagin's record ensures voters will be looking for change at the top

Man Gets 4 Years In Death Of Klan Recruit

Police Jury votes 6-3 to block same-sex marriage resolution

SWINE FLU Q&A

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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, KKK, LANDRIEU, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, NAGIN, POLITICS, SCALISE, VITTER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:06 AM

Thursday, March 19, 2009

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, March 19th)

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Senate Hopeful Responds (He should Have Taken The 5th, Again!)

COMPLETE STATEMENT BY PAULA PENNINGTON DE LA BRETONNE

Landrieu wants to stop funds to agency linked to brother

LANE GRIGSBY INTERVIEW ON 'DRIVEBY POLITICS'

Pilgrim's Pride Gets New Offer

DEADLINE NEARS IN 'CLEAN HARBORS' AND OTHERS ACTION

EDITORIAL: Something Must Change

Martin Outlines LSU Cuts- Tuition, Fee Increases Probable

DSS preps for $79 million in cuts

Has Cokie Roberts Gone Kooky Over Race, Over New Orleans?

EDITORIAL: Be Candid About Case

Rehab a tall order for Jefferson

EDITORIAL: Toughen Cockfighting Penalties

Re-Entry Program Designed To Better Prepare State Prison Inmates

La. launches stimulus spending Web site

Proposal is music to legislator's ears

Inspection finds parts of Mayor Ray Nagin's deleted electronic files

BIG NAMES GO TO BIG EASY FOR FILM, TV PROJECTS

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Labels: DOMINGUE, DRIVEBY, GOP, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, LSU, NAGIN, POLITICS, VITTER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:08 AM

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, January 27th)

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LSU, SU Appeal To Jindal On Budgets- "Old-Style Political Chicanery"

National Publication: HOLDING JINDAL ACCOUNTABLE

Former Elections Commissioner Jerry Fowler Dies

STATE SALARY MISTAKES LEAD TO RE-CHECKS

Winn DA's Drunken Driving Arrest Won't Affect Ability To Hold Office

MAYORAL HOLD 'EM

Donelon Attempts To Keep The State From Cutting Off Funds

Vitter Introduces Alternative to Expansive Democratic SCHIP Bill

EDITORIAL: Stop Drama About Schools

Legislator Criticizes Plan To Hire Outside Consultants

Vitter Issues Statement On Geithner Vote

ETHICS BOARD TO PROPOSE RESTRUCTURING PANEL

Smurfit-Stone Files For Reorganization

Shreveport GM Plant To Shut Down Two More Weeks

Nagin vows to cut sanitation services to French Quarter

MAYOR SUES ALDERMEN

School Money May Be Tricky

Why Gas, Oil Price Moves Differ

Properties Bought In Future I-49 Connector's Path

Council May Rub Massage Sites From Sexual Business List

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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, LSU, NAGIN, POLITICS, VITTER

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 7:32 AM

Thursday, December 18, 2008

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, December 18th)

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HOW BAD IS IT?- Alario: "I Don't Think We've Ever Been In This Situation Before"

EDITORIAL: Citizens Deserve Fiscal Restraint

EDITORIAL: The Bill Comes Due

EDITORIAL: Higher Ed Cuts Shortsighted ("Call A Constitutional Convention")

Savoie Says University Could Shut Down On Fridays To Save Money

OBAMA LOOKING AT $850,000,000,000 JOLT TO THE ECONOMY

Timing Is Everything When Cashing In

Residents Call For Real Dialogue On Race

POLITICAL MESS IN ILLINOIS: FEW SAINTS IN POLITICS, NOT EVEN LINCOLN

State Rejects FEMA Offer On N.O. Hospital

Jindal's Health Secretary Alan Levine Pushes Hard For Change

Sen. Vitter Invites Evangel Students To Inauguration

Pastorek Seeks Dramatic Changes In Schools

Sheriff Uniforms Anonymous Donor Revealed

Mayor, Administration Lose Seat At City Council Dais

Report: New Orleans has vehicles to spare. Cutting perk could save $1 million

City Council Overrides Mayor Ray Nagin's Budget Vetoes

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Labels: ALARIO, BUDGET, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, NAGIN, OBAMA, POLITICS

# posted by Louisiana Political News Service @ 8:39 AM

Monday, May 19, 2008

STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND

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EDITORIAL: DIAL THEM UP

Inside The State Boudin Plant ($324,945,000.00! Plus Interest)

Freshman Lawmakers Accuse Jindal's Office Of Giving Ultimatums

Analysis: Jindal Wants Transparency, Except For His Office

DON CAZAYOUX, BILL JEFFERSON VOTING RECORDS ARE IDENTICAL

Local Lawmakers Reckoning Force In 2008

Candidate's 14 Year-old Son To Film Father's Footsteps From The Campaign Trail

MAYOR HOLDEN & GOVERNOR JINDAL AT ODDS

Obama And The Second Amendment

EDITORIAL: Time To Stop Bleeding Talent

Landrieu Supports New G.I. Bill

Lawmakers Look At Medicaid cuts

KEY DATES

Blueprint Louisiana To Meet Wednesday At Hilton Capitol Center

U.S. SENATE POLL

Congressman- "Some People Consider Politics A Four-Letter Word"

The Hill- Responses To Vice President Query Vary

CALL GIRL PANEL LUKEWARM ON BOBBY JINDAL

Scandals Threaten Mayor's Political Future

Records Show Assessor Helped Himself, Penalized Foes

Ethics Board Warned Jindal

Political Reform Effort Stalls

Lawmakers Mark Smooth First Half

Controversial Cuts

EDITORIAL: The Rest Of The Term

Charters Break Mold By Picking, Choosing

Another Protest Held

HOLLIS EXPECTED TO MAKE U.S. SENATE BID

New Representative Picks Staff Members

Lawmakers Approve $56,000 Pay Raise For La. Schools Chief

GIVE 'EM CREDIT- Politicians Endlessly Creative In Getting Us To Pay The Bills

New Legislators Making An Impression

EDITORIAL: Put Disclosure On The Menu

Mose Jefferson trial postponed

FBI SOUGHT TO TAPE SENATOR

Will building of steel mill hurt state's 'sportmen's paradise?'

Judge wins applause on Jesus portrait

TICKET TO RIDE

B.R.-N.O. commuter buses to continue

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Labels: BUDGET, CAZAYOUX, CORRUPTION, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, NAGIN, NEW ORLEANS, OBAMA, POLITICS