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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, March 23rd)

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Talks to shape new legislative districts are tinged with race, power

Sparks fly over proposals for redistricting

Senate redistricting plans conflict

House panel to look at redistricting plans

EDITORIAL: Redistricting should draw on logic

Vitter irked with energy department

Jindal watches 'Waiting for Superman'

Governor honors guardsmen

Jindal budget plans at issue

Jane Smith officially announces bid for state senate

La. schools making cuts

Mayor faces charges filed by police officer

Ex-school secretary told to repay embezzled money

Special education programs brace for loss of federal stimulus money

New permit for deepwater exploration is a milestore in the return of drilling

VIDEO: Congressional Remap- "Politicians are playin' games"


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Sunday, March 20, 2011

 

STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND

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Jindal's staff chief might switch hats

On eve of redistricting session, Senator says she won't seek re-election

Legislators face tough session- Incumbents to compete

Kostelka, Gallot to chair redraw

Remap session begins

Plan shifts House districts, forces competition

Redistricting session shapes future elections

Some Louisiana legislators to multi-task to save money

Legislature proceedings to be televised on LaTV

La. website LaTrac earns high rating

Vitter's role in 'The Big Uneasy' surprises

Vitter challenges loan for drilling in Brazil by Export-Import Bank

Inside Politics: BESE member Roemer asks reform of process

EBR board member Connie Bernard may run for BESE

Donelon to address GOP fundraiser

Kay Katz raked over the coals... in fun

EDITORIAL: Special Session Starts Sunday... Watch Closely!

Redistricting plans set up battle lines in Legislature

House plan gives BR seats

Supreme Court redistricting appears headed for legislative back burner

600 Louisiana laws tied to parish populations need retooling after census

Holden to pay $2,500 ethics fine

Two vie for seat in House District 47

EDITORIAL: Regents right to endorse change for N.O. colleges

High-stakes testing season begins

Parish President & civil rights leaders meet to discuss racial tensions

Area leaders lament Obama cuts in $5 billion energy assistance program

NOPD corruption fueled by system of paid, private details


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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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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, March 16th)

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Maginnis: Fiscal cliff more like a slope

Six to be honored by Louisiana Center for Women and Government

Governor's budget assumes college tuition will increase

Regents support SUNO, UNO union

Landry, Fleming oppose temporary spending bill that passes House

Appeals court issues a stay on drilling ruling

EPA asked to recognize ozone status

Alexander grills Chu on idled grant

Legislators get bellyful at breakfast

Bills on sex offenders, ammunition sales, filed ahead of session

Tax credit for premarital counseling

EDITORIAL: Use high-tech to open government

N.O inspector general says city spent $9.4 million needlessly

Pratt asks judge to toss out corruption charge

Aaron Broussard is happy to spend your money


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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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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, February 28, 2011

 

STORIES FROM TODAY & THE WEEKEND

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GOP Majority Impact (Landrieu, Leach, No Comment!)

Last Day To Register- Sign Up Now For Public Policy Seminar Series

New Battle: Government Workers vs. Taxpayers

End the Privileged Class (Public Unions)

VIDEO: Question for Speaker Boehner- When Can I Go Back to Work?

EDITORIAL: Redistricting a heavy plate

'Packing,' 'cracking' at center of remap

Reports about Louisiana differ

Motto, be prepared, works for state, too

Prosecutors apt to simplify case in conspiracy retrial

Liberal Group Protests- Solidarity rally aims at Walker, Jindal

NJ Gov. Christie wants to end teacher tenure... and he's not alone

EDITORIAL: Let's revisit benefits for public sector

Louisiana lawmakers link strife in Libya to importance of drilling

Sens. Landrieu and Vitter agree on something

Bobby Jindal to join other U.S. governors for meeting in D.C.

Jindal administration's compliance with federal voting law in question

EDITORIAL: Protect Acadiana's legislative clout

Experts: EBR, state getting old

Few favor tax to fund stadium

Speaker open to other offices

McPherson rules out House run

Cassidy happy with new jobs

No verdict, but lots of intrigue at trial

Louisiana: Republicans won't have complete control

State Sen. Jack Donahue to speak to Tea Party

Oil price boom not expected to bail out LA's budget

Speaker Tucker says legislators can influence other chamber's disrict lines

Former state official indicted, tied to River Birch landfill owners

Henry Mouton 44-page indictment released

FBI operative grilled during corruption trial

UL System approves rules to make layoffs

Vitter: Feinberg's duties in conflict

N.O. population shifts will affect political districts statewide

Odom receives no jail time

New Orleans is big winner in federal tax-credit awards

Clayton: 'No apologies' for meeting

State vital records office moving to Benson Tower

N.O. aviation director quit, then cashed nearly $100,000 severance check


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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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Thursday, February 24, 2011

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, February 24th)

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Louisiana suffering from generations of largesse

Do you really believe Democrats in Louisiana are extinct?

67% Disapprove of Legislators Fleeing Wisconsin to Avoid Vote

The Big Story- Wish List

Louisiana: Unions oppose tax break extensions

Gov. Bobby Jindal wades into Wisconsin budget fight

EDITORIAL: Tell us how to balance budget

Loss of congressman hurts

National debt 'biggest domestic challenge,' Vitter says

Landry Leads Large Coalition Calling for an End to the De Facto Moratorium

Board of Regents set to vote on commissioner of higher education

PSC approves N.O. firm for remap plan

Louis Congemi, Byron Lee confirm federal grand jury subpoenas

Was Renee Gill Pratt an empty vessel for corruption?

Sides point to greed in Cifer case

Supriya Jindal shares 'love for reading'

Governor ready to move on prison sales

Oil prices hit $100 per barrel, highest since 2008

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, February 22nd)

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GALLUP POLL: Number of Solidly Democratic States Cut in Half

Obama Poll Numbers Continue To Fall

LA. GOP takeover- "We've hit a political milestone"

Senator Vitter's LCRM is rapidly becoming a major player in LA politics

Perry ready to get to work

Disagreements emerge over La. court redistricting

EDITORIAL: Independent body should draw lines

EDITORIAL: Stand up, be counted in remapping

EBR area pushes for more representation

Farmerville welcomes Gov. Jindal

Jindal reveals budget ideas

Revised health-care delivery plan released

Holden files finance report

Jefferson Parish politicians report campaign finances

Former DOTD official seeks post

No appeal will be taken seeking order blocking SUNO-UNO merger study

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Friday, January 28, 2011

 

STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, January 28th)

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State seeks to halt raises

One-time funds could tide over state

GOP figure in BR sues board

Agency's plan would cut personnel costs

State Police No cadet classes this year

Jim Tucker Speaks at UNO

Who owes big bucks to the Louisiana Ethics Administration?

Board of Regents targets 459 degree programs

Regents to discuss SUNO-UNO merger Feb. 8

Vitter, Paul introduce resolution to amend 14th Amendment

Plan targets recidivism


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