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Alford: Louisiana a big winner as earmarks return to Capitol Hill
When President Joe Biden recently signed off on a $1.5 trillion government spending measure, he also gave the green light to $178 million in...
JR Ball: Baton Rouge needs a new bridge, but location is everything
Baton Rouge needs a new new bridge across the Mississippi River. Not because of some economic development “build it and they will come” dream,...
JR Ball: A new new bridge over troubled water
Yes, a new new bridge crossing the Mississippi River is vital but like everything else in real estate it's all about location, location, location.
McCollister: A critical hire for VBR and Capital Region
The search for a new Visit Baton Rouge leader is underway and the selection is more important to our future than you might think.
Alford: A tale of two Garys for Democrats
The Republican side of Louisiana’s developing race for governor has turned into a complete free-for-all, thanks to the dearth of announced candidates.
Alford: Speculation over Garret Graves’ future plans grows
As U.S. Rep. Garret Graves approaches his fourth reelection bid, speculation about his future is intensifying.
Alford: Newspaper business will have a busy session, too
The Louisiana Press Association’s new lobbying team is facing a regular session that will take aim at a vital component of the newspaper business—advertising...
Alford: Session could produce multiple collisions
State lawmakers will convene their regular session at noon next Monday, putting a number of political and policy issues on a collision course over the next three months.
JR Ball: Extracting knowledge and research is our economic future
To overcome the resource curse Louisiana's economic future is inextricably linked to our commitment to knowledge, research and technology.
McCollister: Election endorsements for March 26 races
Columnist Rolfe McCollister shares his personal endorsements on the local races appearing on the March 26 special election ballot.
Alford: Taxes could be session’s sleeper issue
The upcoming regular legislative session will partly be defined by the massive piles of federal money and surplus cash lawmakers will get to spend....
Alford: Potential candidates busy jockeying for 2023 races
Campaign finance reports were recently filed with the state Ethics Administration, providing an early look at what various personalities have planned for the statewide elected offices on the ballot next year.
Alford: There’s plenty of money behind the mapmaking
Redistricting is among the most important political tasks the elected members of the Louisiana Legislature will face. So naturally, there’s money attached.
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Alford: Litigation over redistricting appears inevitable
The small details and behind-the-scenes bartering involved with redistricting are sucking the oxygen out of the state Capitol, and the anxiety and politics may all be for nothing if the maps produced are challenged in court.
JR Ball: Walk-On’s news is another warning for Baton Rouge
The Walk-On’s decision is the latest example of talented, highly educated people either not moving here or leaving Baton Rouge for a hotspot destination.
McCollister: ‘Washington Post’ story unfairly slams Baton Rouge
How did Baton Rouge and LSU end up becoming the poster child for something that’s happening in communities across the country?
Alford: Plenty of distractions during redistricting
The Louisiana Legislature kicked off its decennial redistricting session today and will have roughly three weeks to draw new election maps. But make no mistake— mapmaking isn’t the only task at hand for lawmakers.
Alford: Race for governor off to a slow start
By January 2014, during the last open race for governor in Louisiana, the field of candidates was already hopping and bopping.
Alford: Ideology driving intraparty divisions
The trajectories of Louisiana’s mainline political parties have been all over the map in terms of modern history.
Alford: Chambers, Mixon will make US Senate race interesting
If you ever require a quick read on which way a U.S. House or Senate seat is leaning, check out the Cook Political Report....
