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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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Labels: CONGRESS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REMAP, VITTER
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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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, REMAP, VITTER
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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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, REMAP, SCALISE, TUCKER, VITTER
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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Labels: JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
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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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, ROEMER, VITTER
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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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL, ROEMER, VITTER
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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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, ROEMER, VITTER
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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Labels: CASSIDY, CHRISTIE, FBI, GOP, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
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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Labels: EDUCATION, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL, VITTER
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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Labels: BUDGET, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
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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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, POLL, VITTER
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
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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Labels: INTERNET, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
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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Labels: ALEXANDER, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, ROEMER, VITTER
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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Labels: BUDGET, ETHICS, GOP, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TUCKER, VITTER