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Over the past year the Institute has hosted 3 seminar series 1) A Political Campaign Academy, A Public Policy Summit and Advocacy & Issue Management training.The faculty of the Institute includes many of the most knowledgable and powerful players in Louisiana politics and government:
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MIKE FOSTER- Former Governor & Senator
BUDDY ROEMER- Former Governor & Congressman
KYLE RUCKERT- Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator David Vitter
TIMMY TEEPELL, Former Chief of Staff for Governor Bobby Jindal
SCOTT ANGELLE, Former Lt. Governor & Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources
PHILLIP JOFFRION- Chief of Staff U.S. Congressman Jeff Landry
CHUCK KLECKLEY- Speaker of the House
SHARON WESTON BROOME- Senate Pro Tempore
DAN CLAITOR- State Senator District 16
SUZIE TERRELL- Former Commissioner of Elections
HILLAR MOORE- EBR District Attorney
CHAS ROEMER- BESE Meember District 6
STEVE CARTER- State Representative District 68
JIM BROWN- Former Secretary of State & Insurance Commissioner
PAUL RAINWATER- La. Commissioner of Administration
BRUCE GREENSTEIN, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
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J.T. LANE, Chief of Staff of the Department of Health
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DAN BORNE- LA Chemical Association
JOHN MATESSINO- LA Hospital Association
GINGER SAWYER- LA Association of Business & Industry
JOHN WILLIAMS- Beer Industry League of LA
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RHETT DAVIS- LA GOP
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RUDY GOMEZ- Blueprint Louisiana
JASON DORE- LA GOP
BRIAN LANDRY- LA Association of Business and Industry
RYAN HAYNIE- Haynie and Associates
CINDY BISHOP- Checkmate Strategies
JENNIFER MARUSAK, LA State Medical Society
ERIC LEWIS- Black Alliance for Educational Options
CAMILLE CONAWAY- SSA Consultants
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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 districts proposed


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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Friday, March 11, 2011

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, March 11th)

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A Hit in Iowa, Roemer on to South Carolina

EDITORIAL: It's time for Louisiana to pay the price

$1 billion in cuts

Jindal budget to be unveiled today to lawmakers

'Rainy day' funds sit unused in handful of states

LA House members call steep spending cuts a necessary evil

Census affects many old laws

Vitter, others threaten to block bills

Senator David Vitter still rolling along

Big Payday for Some Hill Staffers

Just 17% Believe U.S. Muslims Are Treated Unfairly

Sheriff blames Holden for delay

Leadership program starts

New member to miss SUNO/UNO meeting

SUNO students sue to shut down Regents

Inside Report: Governor's tactical error on Regents


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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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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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Tuesday, March 08, 2011

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (HAPPY MARDI GRAS!)

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VIDEO: LA Candidate Roemer Knocks It Out Of The Park In Iowa

Roemer: Rails Against Moneyed Interests- "Thank God For The Tea Party"

Buddy Roemer in Iowa: I Declare My Independence (Against Special Interests)

State Revenue Estimates Increase

Board of Regents member quits

Vitter to WH: Let's Look for More Production at Home, Not Abroad

EDITORIAL: Legislature is right to examine Feinberg's claim process

Nucor breaks ground on La. plant

LIVE! Mardi Gras Parade Cam: Corner St. Charles & Napolean


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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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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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Thursday, March 03, 2011

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, March 3rd)

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ROEMER IS RUNNING!

Jindal keeps everyone guessing

Gov. Jindal's Donors Mostly In LA (Raised Over $12 Million)

Pay raises to be frozen

House speaker considering run for La. Senate

Kostelka: Deadline is 'intimidating'

Hardee seeks District 47 seat

Pastorek taps official to advise on N.O. schools

Protesters rally for legalizing marijuana

EDITORIAL: Now it's time to go back to work

Oil spill claims process to be examined by legislative committee

After delay, Parish officials to testify at grand jury Thursday

Landfill fight reveals unexpected mutual political interests

SU figures indicted in funds theft

Cifer 5000 case jury deliberates into night


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Friday, February 18, 2011

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, February 18th)

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Former Gov. Buddy Roemer to dip his toe in presidential waters

How to Think About the Tea Party

Report alleges misuse of database

Inside Report: Is merger plan a conspiracy?

Judge candidates speak to GOP

EDITORIAL: Give Blueprint's budget plan a look

Redistricting hearings evoke calls for compact political districts

Newsweek names New Orleans top dying city

EDITORIAL: How to fund our roads?

Report Blames BP

Jury in racketeering case resumes deliberations

Sign Up Now For Public Policy & Politics Seminar Series


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Tuesday, February 01, 2011

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, February 1st)

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Obama health care law unconstitutional, Florida judge rules

Roemer rips GOP field, eyes decision

GOP Voters Want Presidential Candidate With Private Sector Experience

Inside Report: Jindal activity, election year and polls

Jindal suggests a single college governance board

EDITORIAL: Save TOPS... and Go Grants, too

Drilling proponents urge action

Many former, current public officials on the witness stand

Weather postpones Dardenne's N.Y. trip

Commissioner Clyde Holloway trying to keep utility rates in check

91,000 Gulf oil spill claims, just 1 final payment

Appeals ruling mixed on La. lawyer ad rules

N.O. property owners can expect 'substantial change' in assessments


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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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Tuesday, September 07, 2010

 

STORIES FROM TODAY & LABOR DAY

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LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF POLITICS FEATURES FORMER GOVERNORS (TONIGHT)

The Curious Campaign Of Hunt Downer

Scalise criticizes President Barack Obama for policies in both gulfs

Boustany joins in call for Salazar to speed up shallow-water drilling

William Jefferson's appeal is extended again

Darnell leads Willard-Lewis in fundraising for 2nd District Senate seat

EDITORIAL: La. education again gets reform points, but lags in results

Taylor Mathews performs tonight on 'America's Got Talent' on NBC

EDITORIAL: The Saints Are Coming

EDITORIAL: Blessings of work

The enduring mystery of who killed Huey P. Long

Campaign proposed against baggy pants

Louisiana state parks join geocaching craze

Tax-free weekend drives sales up


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Saturday, August 28, 2010

 

SATURDAY STORIES (TODAY IS ELECTION DAY!)

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EDITORIAL: Go To Polls and Vote

Congressional primary elections are today

FOR ALL THE OFFICIAL ELECTION RETURNS CLICK HERE AFTER 8 PM

'Campaign Academy' A Few Scholarships Available! Deadline 8/31

'LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF POLITICS' FACULTY PROFILE: BUDDY ROEMER

'LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF POLITICS' FACULTY PROFILE: KYLE RUCKERT

Painter ordered to stay away from ex-aide

Layoffs Delayed

LSU Board Under New Leadership

Marionneaux seeks Ethics Board injunction


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Friday, August 27, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, August 27th)

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ELECTION DAY IS TOMORROW: Vitter is La. primary favorite

'Louisiana Institute of Politics' A Few Scholarships Available! Deadline 8/31

BESE Controversy: Queries, concerns fly before panel on school funding

"END the Louisiana INCOME TAX"

Restraint Of Painter Sought

New Jersey Governor Christie- A Rising National Star

EDITORIAL: One Jury's Good Work

Bribery conspirator gets probation

Q&A with 4th Congressional District candidates

Study cuts moratorium- Rules said adequate

Symposium looks at death of Huey Long

Climate change center to be in Lower 9th Ward

Plaquemines population shift after Katrina may be permanent


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Friday, August 20, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, August 20th)

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Poll shows Vitter with lead over Melancon (Party Primary A No Contest 74% - 5%)

ROEMER IS RIGHT... BESE IS BROKEN!

Past Governors to Address Louisiana Insitute of Politics

Villere Wins More Endorsements Across State

Louisiana Education Leaders' Pay A PR Problem

3rd Congressional District candidates accentuate the conservative

State budget battle coming next year, Senate president said

EDITORIAL: High Turnover Coming Early (4th Floor)

7 arrested in probe of courts sentenced

IRS agent: Former Senator constructed web of financial deceit

N.O. is now a 'laboratory for innovation and change,' Mitch tells D.C. crowd

BP accused of withholding 'critical' spill data

Education chief on personal trip to see Sean O'Keefe in Alaska

Louisiana Institute of Politics 1st 'Campaign Academy' (Register Now!)


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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, August 18th)

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AP Poll: Obama at new low for handling economy

(HUNT DUCKS!) Downer Absent From Tea Party Debate

Desperate Downer Attacks Landry (CONDUCT UNBECOMING!)

Probe points to stalking- Investigators search Painter's office, state car

Lawmaker revels in lax ethical standards

Louisiana to skip appointing interim commissioner of higher education

BERNIE PINSONAT: Governor Should Ask For Board of Regents Resignation!

BESE's Roemer says panel in need of makeover

4 former Louisiana state employees plead guilty

Moratorium's victims speak out

LA. hires Dallas law firm for BP damages ($500,000), Seattle Firm ($779,000)

CHARLIE DAVIS: Obama Takes Gridlock On Tour

New briefs filed in ex-Avoyelles sheriff Belt case

Louisiana Institute of Politics 1st 'Campaign Academy' (Register Now!)

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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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Friday, March 12, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, March 12th)

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Latest Senate Poll: Vitter 57%, Melancon 34%

Democrats abandon compromise- Push for vote despite abortion schism

David Broder: States Are The Real World

Earmark Ban Backed- Geared To Calming Electorate Seething Over Runaway Spending

Louisiana Judge impeached by U.S. House of Representatives

EDITORIAL: U.S. Senate should kick Judge Thomas Porteous out

Charlie Melancon: Too Busy For Louisianians, Doing What?

Bill Cassidy: "I Never Bet Against the American People"

Social services department overhaul proposed

Louisiana Recovery Authority expects to fold with millions unspent

Bill Would Lower License Fee- Would repeal recent 70 percent increase

Technical colleges finding more creative ways to teach on a budget

BESE leadership issue on hold

Brooks-Simms gets sentence reduced as reward for helping prosecutors

EDITORIAL: At last- Strong action on DWIs

Cockfight attendance targeted in legislative proposal

Tea Party of Louisiana Blasts Term Limit Repeal Proposal, Prepares To Oppose

EDITORIAL: PLEASE VOTE 'NO' ON UNLIMITED TERMS FOR THE POLITICIANS!


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