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Alford: Women legislators seeking ‘common ground’ across the aisle
For the first time in 10 years, the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus met for a retreat this past weekend.
Opinion| The numbers don’t lie, Louisiana is a loser
There's a population explosion happening across the South, except in Louisiana where the mass exodus continues. What's the deal with that?
Opinion| Memo to voters: Beware of the real Jeff Landry
Voters should look closely at the actions of Jeff Landry and not simply support him for governor because he's a conservative Republican.
Alford: Republicans reach for more legislative control
As state lawmakers approach their final regular session of the term, outside players like donors, consultants and even other elected officials are plotting paths to gain more Republican seats in the House and Senate during the fall elections.
Alford: Who will drive this fall’s policy conversation?
“No one is talking about policy.”
That’s how Lanny Keller, a member of The Advocate’s editorial team, summarized the (still) developing race for governor while...
Alford: Parish president races will drive fall ballot
While the last couple of years have offered up some red-hot mayoral races, the 2023 fall ballot will fall short on the same kind of municipal mania.
Alford: Can any candidate match Jeff Landry’s $7.3M?
Before he was endorsed by the Louisiana Republican Party last fall, Attorney General Jeff Landry was confined to asking each entity for just $5,000...
Opinion: An economic development resolution for Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge resolution for 2023 ought to be developing a comprehensive economic development strategy beyond petrochemical.
Opinion: What does 2023 hold for Louisiana and Baton Rouge?
A new year always provides a fresh start, giving rise to bright hopes and dreams for the next 12 months. As an optimist, things can get better.
Alford: Will lawmakers debate raising their own pay?
The upcoming regular session slated to convene April 10 would be both the most ridiculous time and—maybe—the most opportune for members of the Legislature to discuss increasing their own pay.
Alford: They said it in 2022
No one in Louisiana scored more political touchdowns this year by simply saying stuff in clever and obscene ways than U.S. Sen. John Kennedy....
Alford: 2023 regular session coming into focus
There will be many moving pieces that go into defining next year’s regular session, beginning with its close proximity to the fall statewide ballot.
Nothing...
Alford: Long shots ruled year’s final ballots
Louisiana’s last round of elections for 2022 belonged to the long shots.
JR Ball: Broome calls in the cavalry
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome isn't going down without a fight, naming Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis as her latest chief administrative officer.
McCollister: Is a city manager next for Baton Rouge?
Hoping the post-canvas excitement includes support for a city manager as well as Rolfe's personal endorsements for the Dec. 10 election.
Alford: End-of-the-year election guide
The final ballot of 2022, slated for Saturday, will probably produce a few strong political storylines, but not a whole lot of dramatics. Most...
Alford: GOP governor could test Legislature’s newfound independence
As we approach the 2023 statewide election cycle, Republicans are on the verge of capturing a supermajority in both the House and Senate for the first time in modern history.
Rolfe McCollister’s endorsements for Dec. 10 election
Columnist Rolfe McCollister's personal endorsements for items appearing on Baton Rouge ballots for the Dec. 10 election.
Alford: Capitol politics intensify ahead of 2023
The ongoing election cycle and speculation about control of Congress kept most politicos in Louisiana busy and distracted this fall.
‘LaPolitics’: DC officials stole this week’s news cycle
In the long history of Louisiana’s congressional delegation, few members have been as successful as Steve Scalise, the representative from Jefferson Parish. He’ll shed...
