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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...
Alford: Secretary of state election enters new era
Following a tumultuous term marked by controversies involving perceived election irregularities and lucrative voting machine contracts, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is preparing to...
NFIB state director: Shop local on Small Business Saturday after Black Friday
Louisiana needs its small businesses, and small business needs us. That’s why I hope everyone will support local shops and restaurants on Small Business Saturday.
Alford: Governor’s race kicks off with a firestorm
It’s probably safe to call Attorney General Jeff Landry the leading candidate for governor. We can do that because, technically, there’s only one other...
‘La Politics’: AG candidates making moves
State Rep. John Stefanski of Crowley raised roughly $250,000 for his attorney general campaign last week during a Lafayette fundraiser at the City Club....
JR Ball: Mayor Broome can’t recover from Stormwater-gate
Stormwater-gate has cost Mayor Sharon Weston Broome the trust of the council and key business leaders; which is why Baton Rouge needs new leadership.
McCollister: We are failing to protect our children
Too many children are being neglected by both parents and the state safety net meant to protect them; something has to be done.
Alford: Alliances will be critical in governor’s race
As the 2023 field for governor continues to develop, the announced candidates (there are only a couple) and the maybe-candidates (there are at least...
Alford: Candidates continue to invest in themselves
Candidates for state-sanctioned offices have so far put $2.6 million of their own money behind self-funding campaign bids this year, according to financial information...
Alford: JBE faces final year, race to replace him
John Bel Edwards, the man who won Louisiana’s two most expensive races for governor, has just $66,000 in his personal campaign finance account.
Alford: In Louisiana, elections beget elections
With primary voting set to conclude in less than a month, both of the open state Senate seats on the fall ballot could—again—lead to other special elections on future ballot
McCollister: Endorsements for Nov. 8 election
Editor’s note: These endorsements are solely those of the author; Business Report does not make political endorsements.
Important statewide and local elections are set for...
JR Ball: Bridging the intelligence gap
What's more worrisome: the proposed locations of a new Mississippi River bridge or that those making the decision seem to know shockingly little?
McCollister: My endorsements for the Nov. 8 election
Columnist Rolfe McCollister provides his endorsements on items appearing on the Baton Rouge ballot for the Nov. 8 election.
Alford: Why our politics are anything but affordable
Everything from paper and personnel to polling and postage will cost campaigns more money during the current election cycle and in the next.
Alford: ‘Mama Bear’ leaves the political den
Congresswoman Julia Letlow assumed elected office 17 months ago, just enough time to find out where the House of Representatives keeps its office supplies.
