Thursday, September 09, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, September 9th)

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Fayard, Villere Gain in Latest Lt. Governor Poll

State's second in command wears many hats

Latest Poll: Obama In Free Fall- Approval Index rating lowest yet recorded

First 'Campaign Academy' Session A Huge Success

NFL fans getting rare treat with season opener

Cao and Richmond debate 2nd District needs

Jindal Talks Debt At Casino

EPA opposes Jindal berms

Mayor Holden To Try Tax Vote Again

Council members say Holden not forthcoming with answers

Pastorek to repay state for misuse of car by RSD superintendent

Probe sought into Police Jury activities

State's doctors hit with demands

State rep. among first lady Michelle Obama's invited guests

Feds Claim Authority to Impose St. Helena Tax

BP report 'faults' itself, others for oil spill

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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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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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Monday, June 28, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, June 28th)

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Politics keeping New Orleans Saints from the White House?

Rainwater steps in as top state financial advisor

HUNT DOWNER TAPPED AS CHIEF LOBBYIST

NEW VIDEO: Spending PSA - A Message from your Government (Parody)

Dunn leaves museum- State Rep. Waddell is expected to succeed him

CASSIDY: Gulf Spill Shouldn't End Offshore Drilling

Clausen replacement search gearing up

EDITORIAL: When budgets aren't fun anymore

Limitations upset Ethics Board members

South Carolina: Outlier or National Precursor?

AMERICANS RELATE TO FOUNDERS, NOT PROGRESSIVES

Businesses affected by spill should not face obstacles from SBA

Oil Spill's emotional toll quietly mounts

Breaking News: West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd dead at 92


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Thursday, February 11, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, February 11th)

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EDITORIAL: Listen Up, D.C.- 'Louisiana Way' Is The Right Way

Suite Among D.C. Mardi Gras (Taxpayer Paid) Expenses

MUST WATCH VIDEO FOR ALL CITIZENS OF THE WHO DAT NATION!

Billions In Cuts Expected This Year

University of Louisiana System Colleges To Raise Standards

Martin: LSU, Expect Higher Tuition, Fewer Programs

Community colleges OK cuts, layoff plan

BILL CASSIDY: HOW DEMOCRATS CAN WIN HEALTH REFORM

Budget to revise delivery of mental health services

Planning process for new hospitals challenged

Charity hospitals get one-year reprieve in state budget

SAINTS FLAG TO FLY OVER INDIANA CAPITOL

Saints Super Bowl parade drew epic crowds

Mayor-elect Mitch Landrieu plays second fiddle, for now

LANDRIEU IS TALKING TRANSITION

EDITORIAL: Here's wishing N.O. mayor well

Ag commissioner optimistic despite tough economic times

Odom Trial Rescheduled For April 26

Dardenne recommends May election for House race(s)

Professor's lawsuit asserts right to speak out on corps error

Budget cuts would violate civil rights, lawsuit says

OBAMA, BLACK LEADERS MEET

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Tuesday, February 09, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, February 9th)

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KELLER BLASTS TEA PARTY MOVEMENT AS "CRANKS" & "EXTREMISTS"

Mitch Landrieu To Stay Until May- Jindal Plans To Abolish Lt. Governor Post

N.O. convention bureau chief favors new status for state tourism office

BESE Member (Chas Roemer) Says Board Broken, Too Political

VITTER GAINING GROUND IN RE-ELECTION RACE, ANALYSTS SAY

N.O. Saints Parade To Be Televised Live In BR (Coverage Begins At 6PM)

Shreveport mayor wants Saints parade to come here

SENATOR CROWE PROPOSES WHO DAT NATION LICENSE PLATES

3 representatives competing for speaker pro tempore seat

Education panel balks at teacher salary hike

Voters cast their ballots for unity

Inmate Freed By Edwards Asks Obama To Release Him Early


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Monday, February 08, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, February 8th)

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WHO DAT? NOBODY! Super Bowl XLIV Photo Gallery

3 shot, hurt in French Quarter Bowl celebration

Mayor-elect Landrieu says top priority is making streets safe

Demographer Greg Rigamer's Analysis Of New Orleans Races

IT'S BOOM-TIME FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

Latest Polls on Obama Health Care Plan (The People Say No!)

"Governor, This Is Trouble"

Analysis: Very slow job growth may be ahead for Louisiana

CHAS ROEMER TO ADDRESS PRESS CLUB TODAY


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Sunday, February 07, 2010

 

SUPER BOWL SPECIAL: WEEKEND STORIES

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EDITORIAL: New Orleans Saints and Fans, Let's Finish Strong

Mitch Landrieu claims New Orleans mayor's office in a landslide

FOR ALL THE NEW ORLEANS VOTE RETURNS CLICK HERE

Arnie Fielkow, Jackie Clarkson elected to NOLA City Council at-large

City Council a mix of new, familiar faces (5 OF 7 WILL BE WHITE)

Black, White Matchup In Runoff For Single Assessor Post

Karen Carter Peterson takes 5th District state Senate seat

PALIN GOES AFTER OBAMA AT TEA PARTY CONVENTION

GOP will try to hang Obama around Melancon's neck- Big surprise?

43% STRONGLY DISAPPROVE OF OBAMA'S JOB PERFORMANCE IN OFFICE

Political maneuvering led to creation of Saints

Ethics in the Louisiana Legislature? That's a laugh

CHAS ROEMER TO ADDRESS PRESS CLUB ON MONDAY

"Tea Party" Activists Agree: Government Too Big, Spending Out Of Control...

Why Are Liberals So Condescending?

Saints, parades overshadow New Orleans mayor race

Officials split on tapping stimulus funds

GOV. JINDAL'S TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY RESIGNS

Contractors group criticizes bid law

Higher education overhaul report prepared for legislature

EDITORIAL: Higher-ed panel right to push restructuring

Jindal, Lombardi differ on fairness

3000 show for Shreveport Who Dat! pep rally

Mayor Norris gets ninth term unopposed

Broussard's ex-wife fired from Jefferson Parish job

Feds investigating some records involving St. Bernard


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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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Thursday, February 04, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, February 4th)

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State Civil Service Pay Plan Revised (How About No Pay Raises For Anybody?)

83% Blame Deficit on Politicians' Unwillingness To Cut Spending

Lawmakers say spend incentive dollars, or lose them

EDITORIAL: DOES LOUISIANA REALLY NEED A LT. GOVERNOR?

Vitter Driving The Democrats Crazy

HOW EMBARRASSING! NOBODY SHOWED UP FOR CHARLIE BOY'S WHO DAT RALLY

Brees voted FedEx Air NFL Players of the Year

Beads & Balls: New Orleans Fills Up For Super Bowl

Who Dat! rally set for downtown Shreveport

EDITORIAL: Bipartisan Anger At NFL

Targeted oil, gas incentives defended- (Angelle criticizes White House)

College leaders want tuition change

NEW ORLEANS MAYORAL WAR CHESTS FILL UP IN FINAL CRESCENDO

Mayoral debate unleashes plenty of barbs for absentee candidate Mitch Landrieu

Williams gets endorsement of Mary Landrieu (Swap For Mitch?)

EDITORIAL: Obama's Promises Of Prudence Go Unmet

Jindal has seen V-Vehicle model

Broussard's ex-wife's work history with Parish under review

City of New Orleans considers demolishing the World Trade Center

NOLA Political Insider "Hippo" Katz Dead At 73


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Sunday, January 31, 2010

 

SUNDAY EDITION (Sunday, January 31st, 2010)

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SHOULD THE OFFICE OF LT. GOVERNOR BE ABOLISHED?

Political Horizons: Jindal Eyes The No. 2 Man

Inside Politics: Legislator Raps Jindal Proposal

POLL RESULTS: NEARLY 90% SAY MARY LANDRIEU SHOULD RESIGN

Climate Bill Would "Devastate" Oil Industry

Washington Watch: Alexander has strong priorities

LA Democrats To Hold Closed Meetings To Discuss Party Finances

Democrats: State Should Sue To Protect 'Who Dat' (Follow Vitter's Lead)

EDITORIAL: NFL Can't Take 'Dat'

Jefferson Parish Council gang that couldn't legislate straight

New Orleans mayoral campaign a-twitter with new technology

Jindal Aide Leaving

Revenue, Treasury department cuts being felt

Funds Used Beyond Campaigns

Press Club to hear Strain on Monday

EDITORIAL: Pay Attention To Redistricting

2010 Census could be costly for Louisiana

Louisiana Political Hall of Fame Inducts Six


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Saturday, January 30, 2010

 

Saints Special Saturday Edition

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WHO DAT NATION 1, NFL 0 (VITTER SACKS NFL!)

Vitter Sends Letter to NFL Commissioner on "Who Dat" Controversy

TIMES PICAYUNE EDITORIAL: Who Dat Saw The Light?

Melancon's fourth quarter falls short

State Democrats expected to pick new chairman today

EDITORIAL: 1,400 Jobs Are At Stake

Senator Seeks Funding Freedom

'NOTHING REALLY CHANGED'

LA House members begin filing bills for March 29 session

LSU Board approves pact to close EKL hospital

NEW PROBE INTO NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL

More than 10,000 early votes for New Orleans mayor

Rodrigue artwork lauds Saints, helps United Way

EDITORIAL: Mose Jefferson corruption deserved stiff sentence

Two lawyers who paid Judge surrender their licenses

MARY, MARY STILL QUITE CONTRARY!

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Friday, January 29, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, January 29th)

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VOTE FOR DREW BREES NFL PLAYER OF THE YEAR (CLICK HERE)

Never Too Early: Roemer For Senate

The Proof's In The Poll Results

LANDRIEU TAKES SWIPE AT OBAMA

Sen. Mary Landrieu Says Health Care Overhaul 'Still Has A Pulse'

O'Keefe Released, Ordered to Live With Parents

Activists sought to expose failings of Sen. Mary Landrieu's staff

Who Dat belongs to the ages, not the NFL

SAINTS PARADE WILL BE HELD FEB.9 (WIN OR LOSE)

Jim Letten secure in post as U.S. attorney, Sen. David Vitter reports

EDITORIAL: Obama gives a welcome nod to gas, oil and nuclear energy

Cassidy, Speier Back President's Call For Earmark Transparency

EDITORIAL: La. settles its Medicaid debts

4 Panels Fail To Find Road Funds

Spending Plan Hits Wall

Hurricane recovery money allocation for economic development endorsed

Mose Jefferson sentenced to 10 years in prison

Pastorek draws fire for absence

Putnam named Miracle Maker Award winner

EDITORIAL: Congress, kick Judge Thomas Porteous out

Broussard boosted Jefferson Parish attorney salary 50%

MARY, MARY STILL QUITE CONTRARY!


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Thursday, January 28, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, January 28th)

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WHO OWNS "WHO DAT?" (THE PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA VS. THE NFL)

One Year Later... Where Is The Economic 'Stimulus,' Charlie Melancon?

State of the Union speech leaves LA's delegation largely dissatisfied

Vitter: "The Message From People Across America Has Been Clear And Consistent"

Cassidy: Obama "Proved He Is Not" Listening

"THE GOOGLE ELECTORATE"- Backroom Health Care Deals Fuel Voter Anger

Jindal says job of lt. governor could be eliminated (It Should Be Abolished)

John Georges and Mitch Landrieu lead mayoral campaign money collections

Regents cut programs; LSU vows to fight decision

Government streamlining report reviewed by Louisiana legislators

Phone-tampering attempt looks like a dumb stunt

WHO DAT? GATE- Political Prank Or Espionage?

EDITORIAL: State education gets some nice highs and significant low marks

PAR: Ethics reform flawed

Louisiana awarded $474.7 million in Charity Hospital dispute

Residents criticize Jefferson Council- "Took turns blasting the council"

Porteous impeachment question likely to be handled promptly by House

State Tax Amnesty Program Yields $460 Million

TAKE THE DEAD PELICAN POLL ON MARY LANDRIEU


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Monday, January 18, 2010

 

'M.L.K. DAY' SPECIAL: STORIES FROM SUNDAY & TODAY

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Poll shows growing disappointment, polarization over Obama's performance

The Backlash Is Coming! The Backlash Is Coming!

AP: DEMOCRATS FACING ANGRY 2010 ELECTORATE

Voters Powerless To Recall Landrieu (Dardenne and Caldwell Say So)

Melancon To Speak At Martin Luther King Event

Washington Watch: Cassidy- "This Is The Epitome Of The Backroom"

BRETT FAVRE: 'SECRETLY, I'M A SAINTS FAN'

EDITORIAL: Race To The Cash

Board to ease LEAP rules

State Hospital loses 25 jobs in budget cuts (Services Not Affected)

Agricultural centers deal with cuts

Governor Jindal: 'We're Going To Tighten The Belt On Government'

Jindal Ranked No. 2 Among Tweeters (Has Nearly 40,000 Followers)

Panel: La. must raise graduation rates

One board could govern state universities

EDITORIAL: The Cuts At UL Finally Hit Bone

EDITORIAL: Breaking the ice on collaboration

Some storm aid may be available for other purposes

Jefferson Parish Doesn't Even Fake Open Government

Broussard quits his job, but saves his pension

Parish School Board to weigh insurance fee disclosure

Rep. Hunter Greene Ponders Legislative Auditor's Position

EDITORIAL: Setting A Judicial Example

Saints 'Black Out' Cards 45-14, One Word: WOW!


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Friday, January 15, 2010

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, January 15th)

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VP Biden In NOLA Today- Obama's Job Rating Here "About As Bad As It Can Get"

Jack Cafferty Rips Obama on Failed Openness Pledge: 'Just Another Lie'

CASSIDY: Two Wrongs Make A Wrong

Politicians March In With Saints Tickets

Jindal: 2 years into term, priorities are jobs, jobs and jobs

Governor Rejects Changes To Pay

LSU sends 1-year notices- 300 instructors could lose jobs

EDITORIAL: (Higher Ed) At The Edge Of The Cliff

INSIDE REPORT

Top School District Won't 'Race To Top'- (Only 3 of the top 15 will)

Education Week ranks Louisiana 27th

EDITORIAL: Assessment reflects Louisiana's vow to improve schools

LDWF takes steps to reduce expenses

PSC defers decision on rate increase

Witness Implicates Thompson- Kept record of personal work for former boss

LABI leader reviews long list of challenges facing business


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Saturday, December 19, 2009

 

SATURDAY STORIES (December 19th)

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Happiest States Are Conservative, More Rural, Least Taxed and Warmer (LA #1)

Saints' 13-0 record unites hurricane-hit New Orleans (Dallas Game: 7:20 Tonight)

GOP threatens read-a-thon to delay health bill

New Poll: Just 34% Say Passing Health Care Bill is Better Than Passing Nothing

Jindal gets 30 days to balance budget

Governor Jindal pushes performance-based pay

'Substantial' cooperation in case against Bill Jefferson cited at hearing

'Honest services' fraud charge trimmed from indictments of Mose Jefferson

Sen. Julie Quinn: Judge Joan Benge thwarted campaign for Jefferson Council

Whitmer's brokers made money off six parish contractors

Nagin budget cuts 'make no sense,' City Council statement says

Shaw founder's pay on upswing

EDITORIAL: Judge Thomas Porteous has the facts and the law against him

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Thursday, December 03, 2009

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, December 3rd)

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Saints Give Entire State Boost

POLL: OVER 13,000 WANT MARY GONE (EMAIL HER & TELL HER WHY)

Tim Coulon resigns from Superdome Commission amid insurance scandal

STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEBT GROWS $4.8B

Inside Report: La. Road, Bridge Picture Bleaker

La. public school teachers pay still at regional average

Ethics Panel Criticized

Report: Quarter of La. children live in poverty

Report: Food stamp rolls have grown in La.

Parish event accentuates progress, not scandal

Newspaper sues Jefferson Parish for insurance records

'FACT-FINDING' PROBE OR 'KANGAROO COURT'

Good government coalition wants candidates to sign reform pledge

Vitter attempts to bar restrictions on mammograms

Son of Uptown minister to challenge Head for City Council seat

One housing director pleads guilty, another suspended

DEFENSE AGENCY OFFERS $40K PRIZE TO FIND RED BALLOONS

Ex-SU chief criticized, Witness: Slaughter misused foundation funds

White House: Social secretary Desiree Rogers will not testify

Internet child pornography measures being prepared for legislation

Climate-change advisers grilled over hacked e-mail

New TV Ad Offers Biographical Sketch

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