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
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, February 23rd)
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67% Say U.S. Should Steer Clear of Political Unrest in Arab Nations
Jindal pushing bills to ease protection for funds when state faces shortfall
Redistricting forum draws several views
New senator gets committee assignments
EDITORIAL: Fix La. Board of Regents, & fully vet reasons to merge
Former Senator must report to prison by Feb. 28
Councilwoman called as witness to grand jury
Officials' trial jury seated
Fields won't appeal SUNO ruling
EDITORIAL: Let's not follow Michigan's lead
Coastal funds shift asked
EDITORIAL: Get moving on deepwater drilling
Senator's review request is denied by appellate court
Renee Gill Pratt jury still deliberating
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Labels: FIELDS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, POLL, REAPPORTIONMENT, REGENTS
Monday, February 21, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, February 21st)
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Hopefuls Consider Runs For Statewide Office
EDITORIAL: A better way for POPL
Sen. David Vitter says Kenneth Feinberg has not been earning his pay
Washington watch: Vitter puts hold on nominee
Jindal visits local church
Legislative redistricting battle brewing
Louisiana draws some interest for sale of prisons
5th person pleads guilty in bribery scheme
Justice takes a holiday in New Orleans
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Labels: CRIME, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REAPPORTIONMENT, 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
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, February 16th)
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Gov. Bobby Jindal raised $3.6 million in 2010 ($9.2 Million in Bank)
Redistricting deal made over dinner comes unraveled
House redistricting committee chairman urges hearing all sides before remapping
District changes will not be easy
What the Census told us (White Flight)
Vitter puts hold on Obama wildlife nominee until oil permits issued
EDITORIAL: Don't break promise to protect Plaquemines Parish
Restraining order halts SUNO-UNO merger study
3 named to UL System board
Gov. Bobby Jindal proposes standstill funding for public schools
Former lawmaker testifies in her racketeering trial
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REAPPORTIONMENT, VITTER
Thursday, February 10, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, February 10th)
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D.C. Mardi Gras, "Counter to public sentiment against wasteful public spending"
Tea Party Resorts To Threats- ("The Insiders don't respond to anything else")
Lawmakers pound public pensions, fear bailouts
Chairman Gallot Flexes His Muscles
66 House districts must be remapped
Acadiana gains state representation with population increase
North shore expected to gain, N.O. and St. Bernard lose in redistricting
Vitter Secures Ranking Membership of Key Subcommittee
FBI raid could 'tarnish' reputations
Inside Report: State budget private contracts
Strain: La. agriculture has 'unprecedented opportunity'
Mayor says he was 'out of line'
Town officials convicted in fraud case to be sentenced May 6
La. explores prison sale
Mose Jefferson's right-hand man
Hurricane Katrina changes becoming permanent
Board to decide La. casino license
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Labels: JEFFERSON, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, MARDI GRAS, POLITICS, REAPPORTIONMENT, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Friday, February 04, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, February 4th)
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Census shows shift: EBR largest parish in La., N.O. shrinks
Alexander: NE La keeps district, Gallot: Any such plan premature
Inside Report : Democrats lose their last statewide post
Senator: "The Board of Ethics continues to be out of control"
EDITORIAL: Speak carefully on exemptions
Louisiana State Museum executive resigns
EDITORIAL: Single board idea is timely
Oral aguments delayed in Jefferson's corruption trial appeal
Educational entrepreneur tells of Pratt's role in getting earmarks
Arraignment set for ex-mayoral aide's rape charge
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Labels: ALEXANDER, CENSUS, CONGRESS, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REAPPORTIONMENT
Friday, January 21, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, January 21st)
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Gov. Bobby Jindal's re-election in new poll
Jindal praises U.S. House Republicans' budget-cutting initiative
Former Gov. Edwin Edwards begins his new job this week
State Bond Commission authorizes sale of $300 million in bonds
LSU chief cool to idea of merging universities
Inside LA Politics: Board of Regents to Study Merger of UNO & SUNO
Higher education a target for state budget cuts across the nation
EDITORIAL: Ulrich's job good for area
Fight brews over districts
State to partner with Pew Center on criminal justice overhaul
Election officials propose law changes
Parish president abused his position, judge says
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Labels: BUDGET, CASSIDY, EDUCATION, EDWARDS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REAPPORTIONMENT
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, January 19th)
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Edwin Edwards was a crook, but that's not all
Jindal ponders school merger of UNO, SUNO
Jindal unveils proposed Medicaid system
Redistricting is expected to cost N.O. 4 districts
Jane Smith to seek La. Senate 37 seat
Gallot slams group's plan to divide Senate district
GOP in House plans health-care vote today
Commissioner: $30K won't buy alcohol for Police Jury Convention
N.O. crime doesn't have a single solution, police chief and DA say
Sheriff out of hospital following heart attack
Obama administration to announce next steps in drilling oversight
EDITORIAL: Free speech in Wiki world
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Labels: CRIME, EDWARDS, HEALTH CARE, HIGHER ED, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REAPPORTIONMENT
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
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Labels: JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REAPPORTIONMENT
Sunday, December 06, 2009
STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND
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Panel seeks to curb state contracts- LA agencies spend $7 billion for services
"Readers saying getting through to Landrieu's office is virtually impossible"
'EDWIN EDWARDS: AN AUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY'
Big GOP Names Headed For New Orleans
NOMINATIONS FOR 'BEST LOUISIANA POLITICAL REPORTER'
Former Gov. Buddy Roemer will be the speaker at the BR Press Club (Monday)
Officials: Higher ed budget outlook looks grim
Rep. Gallot fires back at ethics board
EDITORIAL: Last in U.S. for millages
Kennedy's offerings include shutdown of Citizens Property Insurance
Whitmer has spent whole career in Jefferson Parish departments
New Orleans professional contract awards criticized, debated
For the next New Orleans mayor, what not to do
Series to discuss redistricting for '11
New Probe- Investigation focuses on credt card use
Louisiana boosts teen drug-treatment efforts
Some La. Drivers Set To Pay Higher For Auto Insurance
EDITORIAL: (Mr. President) Keep promise to deliver change
La. lottery president gets major pay raises
State faces $145 million mid-year budget gap
Landrieu dismisses Jindal's silence
Health care messages seeking to influence Landrieu
Conservative litmus test proposal does not target Cao
No problem hiring contractors previously convicted of corruption
Whitmer delivers records to federal investigators
White House party-crashing casts Desiree Rogers in unfamiliar light
Former SU president says judge didn't disclose relationship
Poverty in 3 parishes severe
Trial scheduled for son of Klan slaying suspect
New high school graduation rates proposal sparks debate
Former Gov. Edwards' Biography Hits Stores Dec. 14
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Labels: EDWARDS, ELECTIONS, ETHICS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, REAPPORTIONMENT, RECALL, ROEMER, VITTER
Monday, October 05, 2009
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, October 5th)
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EDITORIAL: Keep the light on redistricting process
Wide-open race seen for District 3- Melancon's run will leave seat open
BOBBY JINDAL: The Conservative Case for Reform
Tea party movement crosses political boundaries
Jindal's Budgeting Will Not Affect Offices With Elected Heads
Coward Blanco hypocritically addresses Jindal's plans
LEE FLETCHER REMEBERED
Analysis: Melodrama unfolds in La. court
Assistant DA Arrested, Accused Of Domestic Abuse, Public Intimidation
EDITORIAL: Better paths to better jobs
Lomotey Edits Book- "Encyclopedia of African American Education"
Hubbard won Parish work while backing Jefferson CAO's contract
ACORN founder 'makes his mama proud'
Obama "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, POLITICS, REAPPORTIONMENT, TEA PARTY
Monday, March 23, 2009
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, March 23rd)
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PREVIEW: GAMBIT'S SPECIAL 4-PART SERIES ON THE GOVERNOR'S CAMPAIGN FINANCES
"There Really Isn't A New Day In Louisiana... You Pay To Play"
DOMINGUE HAS TO BE SUFFERING BUYER'S REMORSE
EDITORIAL: State film industry in high gear
PLAN WOULD MERGE AREA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WITH NEW ORLEANS
Candidates vying for vacant seat on council
EDITORIAL: School fixes for all levels
Plan would close Earl K. Long facility
Analysis: Stem cell issue dormant for now
EDITORIAL: Don't close historic sites
Layoff Practices Questioned- (Political Connections?)
City Hall e-mail requests show different responses
CNN SAYS LOWER 9TH WARD STILL AN ABANDONED WASTELAND
Haynesville Shale producing extraordinary numbers
Site Pulls Voting Record- Domingue Listed Wrong Elections
JINDAL HEADLINES BR FUNDRAISER TONIGHT THEN FLIES OFF TO DC FOR 4 MORE!
Governor's Security Detail (Cost: $1.25 Million A Year)
GOVERNOR'S TRAVELS EXTENSIVE, EXPENSIVE- (Out-Of-State 31 Times)
Jindal Should Stick To Governing, Not Fund-Raising
EDITORIAL: Election Year Crisis Ahead
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Labels: CAMPAIGN, CONGRESS, GOVERNOR, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, PRESIDENTIAL, REAPPORTIONMENT
