Friday, March 18, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, March 18th)
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Another state senator switches to GOP
Gallot presents 3 ways to redistrict
Parts of EBR likely to shift in BESE map
Former wildlife commissioner pleads innocent in landfill scheme
Jindal: Consolidate housing agencies
Layoffs slated for schools
EDITORIAL: UNO, SUNO can't stand pat
La.'s per capita debt grows
U.S. House votes to cut off federal funds for NPR
Only 20% Would Pay Higher Taxes to Reduce Deficit
Scalise challenges Obama to hoops contest to get energy answers
Federal official, Vitter spar on pending permits
Report on NOPD cites 'clear pattern' of excessive force
Developer who paid for Mayor's vacations faces ethics charges
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, REMAP, SCALISE, TUCKER, VITTER
Thursday, March 17, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, March 17th)
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NEW CONGRESSIONAL REMAP PLANS
22% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction, Lowest of Obama's Presidency
Jindal launching anti-tax ad on TV
Holden recall sought
Ex-parish president to report to prison
Sharpton urges activism
Edwards biography wins Literary Award
What's Real SUNO-UNO Story?
Chancellor: LSU must adapt to thrive
Obama nominates Napoleonville judge for federal bench
Lawmaker to offer plan for BESE districts
Tea party questions city's bond plan during forum
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Labels: JINDAL, KIP, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL, REMAP
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, March 15th)
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ABC POLL: Confidence in the U.S. System of Government Drops to a 35-Year Low
Latest Poll Shows The President's Lowest Approval Rating Since September
Mythbustin': The Roemer Candidacy
Report recommends overhaul of SUNO and UNO, option to combine schools
Jindal says he will push to consolidate SUNO, UNO
Governor Attends Groundbreaking
Rule calling for drilling tax rejected
LSU falls in ranking of graduate schools
Lawmakers hold budget summit at SLU
EDITORIAL: Stand up for open meetings
Nuclear crisis affecting La. firms
Inside Report: Honore, Marino, Metro Airport
Indicted former Wildlife & Fisheries commissioner expected in court
Sentencing is delayed for former assessor Betty Jefferson, daughter
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Labels: BUDGET, HIGHER ED, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL
Thursday, March 10, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, March 10th)
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EDITORIAL: Watch Out, Here's Buddy!
Jindal to unveil budget
Fiscal urgency remains, even as revenue forecast improves slightly
Sen. Vitter joins GOP effort to enact national right-to-work law
Bob Livingston to lead Louisiana GOP fundraising efforts
Minority surgeon named to Regents
Mayor: Slash pay to hit budget
Obama's Approval Rating Among Independent Voters Drops
61% See President Obama As More Liberal Than They Are
Dardenne: Tourism push to start
Syrup mill deal faces problems
Lawmakers push for extension of offshore drilling leases
Richmond says Muslim radicalization hearing may fuel al-Qaeda's fire
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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL, ROEMER, VITTER
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, March 9th)
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EDITORIAL: Where's The Guinea Pig?
America sets new record for monthly deficit spending
Roemer: I want a president who's free to lead, who's free to do the right thing
NPR President Resigns Following Hidden-Camera Sting (Tea Party "Racist")
State and local workers: Gone but not off the books
Mayor's pay under review
What's your view: Spending or revenue?
For Lent, politicians should give up bad habits
Grambling's books in shambles
Louisiana ranks only No. 6 in state vice survey
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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, ROEMER
Monday, March 07, 2011
STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND
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LIVE! Mardi Gras Parade Cam: Corner St. Charles & Napolean
Big Night in Iowa for Five Presidential Hopefuls
EDITORIAL: Latest step for La. GOP
As Jindal unveils budget, let battle begin
Revenue Estimating Conference could recognize more revenue for LA
Scalise on drilling permits
Police pensions perplex cities
47% See Increased Government Hiring as Bad for Economy
Special election called to fill final opening in Legislature
EDITORIAL: A big boost for tourism
Roemer fighting system again- 'Money corrupts'
Roemer Takes (Long) Shot
5 potential GOP candidates to converge at forum
Jindal: Turn focus from race to issues
Obama administration appeals drilling permit order
Black Caucus plans prison voter effort
Cigarette tax increase proposed by Senate President Chaisson
BESE board could experience turnover
Mouton's clout was imaginary, but his indictment for corruption is real
Presidential primary date may hurt Louisiana politically
Opponents of LA Medicaid privatization plan drop out
Coalition seeks higher ed reforms
Donelon says insurance market is competitive again
Big pact talks not public, says state
71% Believe Government Workers Get Better Pensions
EDITORIAL: Lawmakers are responsible for being duped
In Louisiana, job growth is stronger for non-college grads
The Cook Report: It's Nobody's Turn
Supreme Court redistricting proposal likely for special session
More subpoenas suggest new phase in public corruption investigation
Angelle: First BP tourism payment received
New Orleans City Hall 'dysfunctional'
Politics, prison topics of gathering at ex-St. John President's home
Traffic report: Broaden planning
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Labels: ANGELLE, BUDGET, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, ROEMER
Friday, March 04, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, March 4th)
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Roemer kicks off presidential exploratory campaign
Obama's Full Month Ratings Dip Slightly in February
66% Say Government Workers Have More Job Security than Private Sector
EDITORIAL: Room To Cut
Higher ed chief gets 3-year deal
Jindal rebuts critical article
Black Caucus to look at creating a second minority district
Parish could see new seat in Senate
Parish officials complete their day with federal grand jury
Ex-Mayor Convicted
'Duped' Lawmakers Cry Foul
Landry scolds Interior Department over pace of drilling permits
State coordinating aid to troubled children
Cannizzaro may be goosing trial numbers, courthouse observers suggest
EDITORIAL: Violent crime call to action (Baton Rouge)
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL, REAPPORTIONMENT, ROEMER
Friday, February 25, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, February 25th)
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Nationally 46% View Unionized Teachers As a Bad Thing, 37% Disagree
Obama's Leadership Ratings Fall To A New Low
Vitter slams Feinberg over compensation from BP
Louisiana state budget shortfall issue divides legislators
Gov. Jindal defends plan to privatize state prisons
Judge: Finish SUNO study
Ark. official approved for La. education job
EDITORIAL: More secrecy at Regents
Ex-official ruled in contempt
Witness: Mayor asked for cut of Cifer's profits
Feds postpone grand jury appearances for Parish officials
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Pratt's racketeering case
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Labels: EDUCATION, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL, VITTER
Thursday, February 17, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, February 17th)
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Campaign Finance Report Reveals Obama Organizer Dem Candidate's Campaign Manager
The Politics of the New Middle America
Nungesser Wants Coastal Congress District With Redistricting
Officials: Hold off redrawing
PAR: Remap not for legislators
EDITORIAL: Strong case for Louisiana film tax credits
Jindal wants tax breaks
POPL (BR Library) group no open book
Authorities Search Sheriff's Home
Vitter says meeting with Bromwich would send LA heads spinning
Landrieu supports Vitter hold on nominee to spur drilling permit
State Museum director's resignation was sought for cause, Lt. Governor says
BESE to request same funding
State sues drug maker
State group plugs means to fund roads
Health study on effects of Gulf of Mexico oil spill revs up
Broussard's attorney says he received target letter today
N.O. lawmaker sets secretary of state bid
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Labels: BESE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS, REAPPORTIONMENT, VITTER
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, February 15th)
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Obama's Media Machine: State Run Media 2.0?
Jindal fundraising report to be filed Tuesday ($10,000,000?)
Blueprint Louisiana presents its plan to balance Louisiana budget
Will Landry Last?
Obama budget hits home
Census data quantifies what happened to residents, homes after Katrina
U.S. Attorney Jim Letten recovering from heart surgery
Prosecution rests in racketeering trial of former lawmaker Renee Gill Pratt
Washington Mardi Gras coconut contest winner remains a mystery
License plate honors veterans
Gulf claims process under fire
Retirement systems tangle over benefits
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Labels: BLUEPRINT, BUDGET, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, MARDI GRAS, OBAMA, POLITICS
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
Thursday, February 03, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, February 3rd)
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Jindal's request to scrap pay raises for 56,000 state workers is tabled
Republicans add another to the tally
Former Rep. Charlie Melancon has new job
Local to head state GOP
Inside Report: Holden goes on offensive
Delegation gives list of projects to Jindal
Legislature backed in lawsuit from PSC
NAACP opposes SUNO-UNO merger
EDITORIAL: One board for public colleges worth considering
Alexander: Speaker assigned homework
Officials seek meeting with Obama on oil spill anniversary
U.S. judge: Oil spill claims czar not independent of BP
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Labels: ALEXANDER, BUDGET, GOP, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS
Monday, January 31, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, January 31st)
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GALLUP POLL: Overwhelming Majority Tell GOP To Heed The 'Tea Party'
Everybody Loves Reagan (Even Democrats!)
2010 census results due this week will show Hurricane Katrina impact
Lawmakers set to discuss security, census numbers, jobs program
Gov. Bobby Jindal to outline higher education agenda
Aides: Jindal On Course
Landry: Immediately drill domestically amid the Egyptian crisis
EDITORIAL: Best to keep state revenue expectations low now
Renee Gill Pratt faces feds alone in racketeering trial
EDITORIAL: Toughen child exploitation laws
La.'s unemployment fund ranked among best in nation
Swearing-in event set for Holloway
Bill would aid slain soldiers' families
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Labels: JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL
Sunday, January 30, 2011
STORIES FROM THIS WEEKEND
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Voters Continue To Favor Lower Taxes, Less Spending
Roemer Ponders Presidency
Monteleone to host Edwin Edwards birthday party and roast in July
Governor's office says 134 of 195 campaign promises fulfilled
Jindal takes strategic aim at UNO and SUNO
Campaign money used for Mayor's trips to China, Washington
Vitter files 37 pieces of legislation in Congress' opening week
Vitter Gaining Influence
Alexander questions Obama earmarks ban
Tauzin a "household name in Congress..." opens new lobbyist shop
Program helps La. recover health funds
EDITORIAL: Address how best to gauge La. colleges' effectiveness
Jindal to lay out his higher education agenda at Monday gathering
2011 key to high-school grad effort
EDITORIAL: Truth shouldn't be difficult
Dr. Laura Cassidy recognizes privileges, sacrifices
Dardenne set to tackle litter, Take trip to New York City
EDITORIAL: For Louisiana, the head count counts for so much
Jindal targets child sex ads in 'virtual world'
LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics March 1st
Edwin Edwards' supporters send best wishes
UNO-SUNO merger study to cost state up to $99,000
Legislative panel rejects voluntary 'convenience fees'
Ex-court clerk 'Gert' Dupont dies at 83
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Labels: ALEXANDER, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, ROEMER, VITTER
Thursday, January 27, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, January 27th)
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EDITORIAL: Exploring lobbyist's role reinforces need for public to be attentive
SUNO- "Sop to white supremacists now regarded as an icon of black opportunity"
EDITORIAL: Higher ed at a crossroads
SUNO speakers vow to fight proposed merger with UNO
Board of Regents lists college cuts
Ater says no to governor's race
Old Rules Won't Determine GOP Presidential Candidate
50% Now Oppose President's New Spending Proposals
Alexander lands key House role
Lawmakers, officials clash
Local legislators administer tongue-lashings to School officials
Law enforcement agencies join forces to create anti-crime unit
State Police, corrections officials to appear before legislative panel
Escaped victim, officials target sex slavery in state
Divorce petition alleges deputy had affair with sheriff
Health chief: Medicaid pay must reflect results
State launches new 'Pick Your Passion' tourism marketing campaign
Oil leak panel's report assailed
EDITORIAL: State of energy... Silence continues
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, January 26th)
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State of the Union roundup: View speech, rebuttals and more
FACT CHECK: Obama and his imbalanced ledger
Gulf oil spill, coastal restoration omitted from State of the Union
A Louisiana governor for president doesn't have to mean Bobby Jindal
Tea Party Rising
60% Trust Business Leaders More Than Government To Create Jobs
Jindal pushes soldier benefits
Panel wary of projects
Jindal: Merger has merit
Dardenne plans campaign to lure tourists
Chief: Medicaid pay must reflect results
Looking for more boards that are candidates for extinction
Lobbyists, officials take up influence
Ex-lawmaker asks judge to throw out his conviction
State gains 26,500 jobs in '10
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
STORIES FROM TODAY & YESTERDAY
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GALLUP POLL: Satisfaction With Gov't, Morality, Economy Down
Just 22% Say Obama Likely to Meet 2009 Goal of Cutting Deficit in Half
Provost: LSU has suffered (But not top staff!)
Southern System at stake in merger plan, president says
Union calls Red Tape Reduction Act 'political stunt'
EDITORIAL: BR traffic worst in U.S.
Oil spill fund administrator to face more questions from Congress
Louisianians go to rally for Roe v. Wade anniversary
Education website is like match.com... for schools, businesses
La. lawmakers hope Obama's speech will address Gulf drilling
LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Seminar Series
EDITORIAL: A tight year for budget
Jindal pushes new charter law
Governor's insurance plan gets support
La. delegation targets energy
EDITORIAL: UNO-SUNO merger talk raises hackles
Elected officials and public workers paid for campaign work
Casino replaces full-time workers
Kimball named to political hall of fame
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Labels: EDUCATION, LOUISIANA, LSU, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS, POLL
Friday, January 14, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, January 14th)
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Edwards Out, At Daughter's Home
MILLS SCORES BIG WIN IN TEA PARTY FORUM POLL
Obama Begins Gearing Up Re-Election Bid
75% Want Health Care Law Changed
Panel wary of tax claim
Jindal Raises More Money
Inside Report: Public to get chance to speak on district lines
Public help sought to cut waste
Schedler speaks at Chennault museum
Marusak is the LSMS' new associate director of Governmental Affairs
Alexander says Ariz. shooting won't limit his accessibility
La. launching effort to reduce dropouts
Personal e-mails off-limits
Recovery School District weighs demands for school facilities money
Ethics case against Nagin, Meffert, St. Pierre postponed again
LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Offers Seminar Series In March
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Labels: EDWARDS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
STORIES FROM TODAY & YESTERDAY
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BREAKING NEWS: Senator Nick Guatreaux Resigns, Takes Job With DPS
EDITORIAL: State GOP Makes More Inroads
Vitter Reacts to Census Bureau Reapportionment Plan
Which Louisiana congressman would you like to see lose his job?
Congressman-Elect Jeff Landry Named to Powerful House Committees
Black Lawmakers Blast Jindal On Diversity
Voters Expect Tea Party To Play Bigger Role in 2012
Republicans adore Chris Christie... on YouTube and off
Top officials confer on tax
Jones chosen as committee chair
Louisiana agencies to focus on roads over holidays
EDITORIAL: Jindal right for acting
High number of black voters taken off rolls
Coastal district has advocates- Redistricting poses many questions
Louisiana to lose a seat in Congress
Jindal, lawmakers discuss shortfall
Legislature makes history with session
Debate lags over how to cut La. state employees
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Labels: CHRISTIE, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Monday, December 20, 2010
STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND
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New population count may complicate Obama 2012 bid
Governor visits Shreveport to sign books
EDITORIAL: Recall Is Silly
NE La. could lose seats
Washington Watch: Two criticize ruling on drug
Joseph Cao meets young admirer on Capitol Hill
The perfect gift for the Louisiana political junkie!
Democrats wondering who can run against Bobby Jindal
House switch to GOP led by term limits
Washington Watch: La. senators fighting extension
Poll: Just 29% of Voters Think Obama Will Win Re-Election
Tea Party Members Think Those They Elected Won't Sell Out
Contributions skirt campaign finance laws
Hurdles hamper 'Red Tape' law
120,000 inactive voters will be removed from rolls
Ellington strengthens GOP in La. House
EDITORIAL: Party Switch Significant
Jindal picks 8 for ed panels
Heitmeier now vice chair of Senate redistricting panel
Coastal state senators defend sand berms
Registered sex offenders among oil and gas workers
Survey: Majority favors N.O./BR passenger rail
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