Thursday, March 24, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, March 24th)
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Gov. outlines how state will retain future generations- Assessors Endorse Jindal
Landry: Governor Jindal Assures He Has NOT Endorsed the Kostelka Plan
Louisiana House redistricting committee OKs 30th minority district
What happened to decorum?
Legislators blast "reward" payments to state employees
Tea Party groups push 'Atlas Shrugged' movie
La. sees dramatic revenue decline
La. dropout rates fall sharply
College funds based on grads
Louisiana to opt out of health insurance exchanges in federal law
Mayor says arrest is a 'political vendetta"
La. lawmakers rap Obama on Libya
Recall petition targets Cascio
Mayor's pay unchanged
Courthouse clerk admits taking bribes for bail reductions
Dardenne sounds alarm on budget cuts to parks, libraries, tourism promotion
New NAACP seeing more gay, diverse chapter leaders
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REMAP, TEA PARTY
Sunday, February 20, 2011
STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND
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Another Tea Party Republican Wins Special Election- GOP Now Controls Both Houses
Tea Party of Louisiana Renews Call To Oust State Senate President
ROEMER: "What America is missing is real people at the decision table"
Daily Tracking Poll: The President's Lowest Rating Since Mid-December (-18)
MANN: Opponents scarce for Jindal
Edwards will leave mark on history
Billy Nungesser wants one congressional district drawn for coast
Washington Watch: Landry fights issues, geography
New state Sen. Fred Mills shows off comical side
Redistricting not going to be smooth sailing
EDITORIAL: State cannot ignore reform
Teachers unions, LA. Budget Project oppose extension of tax breaks for business
EDITORIAL: Rising costs of corrections
Ark. man in line for higher ed job
Broussard investigators may be working to build a bigger case
EDITORIAL: Painter said, "F---the State Police"
More black districts likely
Sheriff won't seek 2nd term
New Orleans House members jockeying in redistricting
Legislators approve $275,000 pay for new higher ed chief
Merger study on after ruling
Higher ed officials seek autonomy
State Rep. Wesley Bishop, a SUNO administrator, criticizes merger talk
U.S. House votes to defund Planned Parenthood
La. Senate race on ballot
LA. lawmakers seek sitdown with Obama on drilling shutdown
La. ad campaign funds in doubt
North shore business groups rebrand their legislative affiliate
Sheriff accused of wrongdoing wants to buy La. prison
Councilman's truck window shot
Former Assessor Lawrence Chehardy starts a blog
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Labels: EDWARDS, GOP, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
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
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Labels: BLUEPRINT, LOUISIANA, NEW ORLEANS, POLITICS, ROEMER, TEA PARTY
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
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
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, February 2nd)
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BREAKING NEWS: Attorney General Buddy Caldwell to switch to GOP
Tea Party Hopes Perry Creates first GOP Majority
Vitter introduces bill banning federal bailouts of cash-strapped states
Congressman Alexander: Government 'spending is out of control"
EDITORIAL: Blueprint for change vs. status quo in Louisiana
Tax exemption suspensions in budget mix
Project disclosures not always made
State judges not likely to get raises this year
La. Democratic Party opposes merger plan
Official touts initiative for hospital funding
Capitol security being stepped up
Mayor quits area chamber
Concordia paper links ex-Klansman to 1964 killing
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Labels: ALEXANDER, BLUEPRINT, CALDWELL, GOP, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
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
Sunday, January 23, 2011
STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND
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New Poll: 68% Prefer A Government With Fewer Services, Lower Taxes
Congressman Jeff Landry Keeps Benefits Promise
Big Paydays Return With Big Profits at Wall St. Banks
"T-Fred" Mills wins 22nd state Senate district
101st District House seat claimed by Wesley Bishop
POLL: Gov. Bobby Jindal is in position for re-election
Gallot: Lawmakers eager to resdistrict
Political Survival Top Priority
Life March descends on Capitol- About 3,000 decry abortion
Sen. David Vitter has addition for Obama's reading list
Clayton presence ignites SU flap
New rules for poll watchers proposed
City Hall staffer earned $2K for work on congressional campaign
Brister the one to beat in vote for parish president
Housing official charged $5,000 in meals to public credit card
Site has campaign finance reports filed
N.H. GOP picks Tea Party figure as Chairman
LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Seminar Series
Edwards, sans a pardon, could run for office when he's 98
Officials debate state budget
Gov. Jindal defends his push for a study of UNO, SUNO merger
Six candidates vie in Senate race
Low turnout expected today
Union membership declines
Louisiana secession anniversary largely ignored
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Labels: EDWARDS, ELECTIONS, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, POLL, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Friday, December 03, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, December 3rd)
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Obama's Full-Month Approval Down One Point in November
NEW TEA PARTY VIDEO: '$20 MILLION LIBRARY?'
Charlie Melancon Actually Voted Against Censuring Charlie Rangel
EDITORIAL: Get ready for the Age of Grumpy
Regents Pressed For Plan
Louisiana's Department of Education is reorganizing
JINDAL BOOK SIGNING 3PM SUNDAY, BARNES & NOBLE- CITY PLACE (BR)
Jindal makes no promises on BESE budget
Jindal holds meeting on funding health care
New caucus: Vision needed for higher ed
Jindal team wants to cut 21 jobs
Public Health Cuts 20
State treasurer outlines plan to address '11 budget deficit
700 Saints plates sold on first day
Statehood bicentennial license plates unveiled, available Jan. 3
EDITORIAL: A real pay freeze for most federal employees
EDITORIAL: LA Program now a U.S. model
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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, KENNEDY, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, November 24th)
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Just when you thought things couldn't get worse for Louisiana Democrats
Tea Parties Turn to Local Issues
VIDEO- Gov Jindal: 'Make Congressmen Part-time'
Ellington to lead national legislative group
Rep. Nickie Monica says he won't seek re-election
Latest La. employment figures show growth
EDITORIAL: Louisiana's health reforms sound promising
Residents urge state to keep ferry open
Assessment of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's visit to Houma
EDITORIAL: Obama administration needs to stop being obtuse on drilling rules
Some government officials can skip tough new airport security
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Labels: DEMOCRAT, HEALTH CARE, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
Monday, November 22, 2010
STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND
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NEW POLL: Budgetwise, Most Prefer A Cutter Over A Spender
NEW POLL: BR Voters Oppose River Center Branch Library Budget Proposal (61%-19%)
Jindal Rules Out 2012 Presidential Run, But VP Is Possibility
Louisiana Democrats still take more hits
Local lawmaker backing treasurer's budget plan
LSU realigns faculty- Graduate programs return to colleges
Vitter questions prosecution
Jefferson appeals conviction
Feds approve Entergy system
Blue Dogs losing their bite- Southern Democrats all but neutralized
Jeff Landry, Charlie Melancon differ sharply on election
Angelle builds campaign chest
More than 400 likely to be laid off
Dardenne to take oath on Monday
Rainwater backs off sabbaticals
What one bad Louisiana politician might say to another
Gov. Bobby Jindal: 'I'll be running for re-election"
Tax calls falling on deaf ears
Louisiana's economic output swelled last year
EDITORIAL: Considering records law
Chris Christie's Advice to GOP Governors Brings Down the House
Budget committee rejects Jindal's plan
Louisiana lawmakers likely to gain clout
Economy Remains Top Issue On Voters' Minds
Colleges ponder financial exigency
Interior secretary to outline Gulf of Mexico drilling policies Today
EDITORIAL: Rigging a race at horsemen's association
EDITORIAL: The speaker, back in coach
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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, POLL, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, November 17th)
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EDITORIAL: Media right to focus on La. Gov. Jindal
EDITORIAL: "Address Louisiana's Fiscal Dysfunction Once And For All"
Sarah Palin's gettin' mavericky in Metairie & Baton Rouge
Tea party seeks Capitol clout after election gains
Council Meeting Centers On Library
LA AAP Chapter Joins the Coalition to Protect Louisiana's Healthcare
51% Say It's Possible to Balance Budget Without Raising Taxes
No end date in Painter investigation
Groups say La. fees too low
Bond commission OKs cash for projects
First lady pays visit
Mose Jefferson affirms relationship with attorney in corruption case
Jefferson bases appeal on jury instructions
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, PAINTER, PALIN, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, November 16th)
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EDITORIAL: Higher Ed Needs A Shake-Up
Gov. Jindal discusses new book
Louisiana's school district funding formula short $42 million
Officials: Funding loss not too hard on area school districts
LA public school enrollment is 9,000 more than forecast for this fall
With Tea Party in Mind, Republicans Have Change of Heart About Earmarks
Public hearing set on budget
Louisiana health providers pushing alternate Medicaid revamp
58% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law, 37% Oppose Repeal
EDITORIAL: Welcome, newcomers, and mind the gift rule
Banning congressional earmarks would be costly for LA, lawmakers say
Inside Report: Officials seek funds from BP for restoration
Principals summoned to meeting with new School Board members
Jefferson appeal cites three 'insurmountable problems' with corruption trial
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Labels: BP, EARMARKS, HEALTH CARE, JEFFERSON, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, November 9th)
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Gov. Bobby Jindal 'comes out swinging' in new book
Library Director Says, "Tea Parties Are For Children With Teddy Bears"
79% of likely GOP voters hold a favorable opinion of the Tea Party movement
A Rebirth Of The American Revolution?
Teepell returns as Jindal's chief of staff
Republicans gain edge in redistricting
Louisiana Board of Ethics is stripped of enforcement authority
Gov. Bobby Jindal's hurricane recovery chief resigns
State police beefing up Capitol security for Wednesday education rally
Council Chides Mayor
Bush recalls Katrina aftermath in 'Decision Points' memoir
Drilling company says U.S. stonewalling on permits
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Labels: BUDGET, BUSH, ETHICS, GOP, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
Friday, November 05, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, November 5th)
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LAST CHANCE FOR GOP
White Southern Democrats Nearly Wiped Out
Kennedy presents cost-cutting plan
Health cuts questioned by lawmakers
Lawmakers' session pay dips slightly with change in daily allowance
Bernard Takes Office Early
What role will the Tea Parties in LA play based upon the election results?
Dardenne's First Lt. Gov. Call Is A Winner
EDITORIAL: It's time to get it on spending
EDITORIAL: Now No. 9 in business ranking, Louisiana is heading the right way
EDITORIAL: The 112th Congress
GOP Asserts New Strength
School foes clash after documentary
Prison officials want to raise probation fees
Inside Report: Decisions loom about grading students, schools
400 may lose EKL jobs
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Labels: GOP, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
POST ELECTION WRAP-UP (Wednesday, November 3rd)
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Election Night 2010: Exit Poll Results- Most Voters Are Angry!
Exit Polls: Unprecedented White Flight from Democrats
FOR ALL LOUISIANA ELECTION RESULTS CLICK HERE
Vitter victorious as GOP steamrolls country
Sen. David Vitter wins re-election in remarkable comeback
Jay Dardenne elected to lieutenant governor's post
Republican Jeff Landry takes 3rd Congressional District seat
Cedric Richmond wins 2nd District House race; Joseph Cao concedes
Scalise re-elected in 1st District
Cassidy wins 6th District seat
U.S. House: Alexander, Fleming win re-election; Cao ousted
Alexander takes easy road back to House
LA congressional delegation gains clout with national election results
Republicans ride voter unrest to control of House
Rep. John Boehner wants to shelve health care 'monstrosity'
House becomes headquarters for 'Hell no' mood toward government
Democrats narrowly save Senate majority, Reid; GOP grabs 6 seats
GOP captures governorships in at least 10 states
Jindal meets with students on LSU cuts
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Labels: CONGRESS, DARDENNE, GOP, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, October 26th)
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Bobby Jindal makes Vanity Fair's political beefcake calendar
Latest Poll: Vitter Maintains 17 Point Lead
Tea party takes seat at political table
Early voting for Nov. 2 election ends Today
Democrats Help Fayard ($430,000 Worth)
Jindal is hands-off in race for state's No. 2 spot
House 2nd District battle played out in church
Edwin Edwards remains fascinating figure
Two LHA directors resign amid federal and state investigations
Landrieu's proposal to raise property taxes grates on City Council
Turnout, 'image' to affect runoff
Medicaid managed care program stalled
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Labels: ELECTIONS, FAYARD, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Monday, October 18, 2010
STORIES FROM SUNDAY AND TODAY (Monday, October 18th)
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Dardenne touts experience in lieutenant governor race
Candidates urge voter turn-out: Dardenne, Fayard traveling state for support
Jindal focused on political future, campaigns
Poll: Those craving change now look to the Republicans
TALES OF THE TEA PARTY
Shreveport Times Endorsement: Another Chance For Fleming
Proposed amendment touted by police jurors
Louisiana budget cuts effect future faculty
Gay marriage an issue in state races
70% Say Government Does Not Spend Taxpayer Money Wisely (16% Say It Does)
Differences are on display in Senate hopefuls' votes, ("Polar opposites")
La. House delegation could be all GOP- "LANDRY HAS AN INSURMOUNTABLE LEAD"
Campaign Ads Not So Bland
JINDAL'S BOOK TO HIT STORES NOV.15TH
As New Orleans scraps crime cameras, Baton Rouge will maintain similar program
Sending politicians to Angola pre-emptively might scare 'em straight
Former Mayor Convicted
UNO-SUNO merger 'is not what I said,' SU System president says
$750 million housing recovery program has distributed only 10% of its money
NEW SENATE TV: 'PLANET WASHINGTON'
Early Voting Starts Tuesday For Nov. 2 Election
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Labels: DARDENNE, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
Saturday, October 16, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Saturday, October 16th)
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NEW SENATE TV: 'PLANET WASHINGTON'
David Vitter's Senate war chest about double Charlie Melancon's
WALL STREET JOURNAL: Why Liberals Don't Get the Tea Party Movement
Candidates ready for final weeks of campaigning
Fate of Louisiana Democrats could hinge on black vote
John Kennedy: How to balance Louisiana's budget
EDITORIAL: Cuts loom, education goes on- Higher ed isn't dead
LSU's enrollment increase softens budget-cut blow
Nucor funding hits LSU hard
Firm hired to find higher ed commissioner
Inspector general: Crime camera program is a malfunctioning money-waster
BR Official: Cameras to stay
EDITORIAL: Don't dodge crime issues
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Labels: LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, October 13th)
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The tide moving against the Democrats is growing stronger
Latest Poll: Vitter maintains a 16 point lead over Melancon, 51% to 35%
Tea Party Today: "Constitution Ride Across America" Rally
Political ads getting really nasty
55% Say It Isn't Negative Advertising To Correctly Describe Opponent's Position
Obama administration lifts drilling moratorium
EDITORIAL: Amendment dilutes rights of Louisiana property owners
BESE: Jindal's pick expected to win top post
EDITORIAL: Be careful with higher ed cuts
Louisiana community college growth may be too rapid, senator says
Judge Picks Lawyers to Lead Gulf Oil Spill Litigation- (Calvin Fayard, Jr.)
BR CRIME: Meeting focuses on 'sense of fear'
Baton Rouge: Zombie movie seeks cast
V-Vehicle gets new name, CEO
Trial starts for Avoyelles ex-sheriff
See 'RACE' at the 2010 New Orleans Film Festival (OCTOBER 14-21)
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Labels: CONGRESS, ELECTIONS, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, POLL, TEA PARTY, VITTER
