Applications are now open to fill LaMont Cole’s Metro Council seat
The Metro Council Administrator’s Office is now accepting applications for those interested in Lamont Cole’s vacant seat on the Metropolitan Council representing District 7.
Cole...
‘LaPolitics’: Will presidential swap influence local politics?
Just two weeks ago, President Joe Biden’s quest to hold the White House appeared to be, if not a lost cause, at least trending...
Republican mayoral candidate Sid Edwards shares his vision for Baton Rouge
Prominent high school football coach and surprise Republican mayoral candidate Sid Edwards intends to run a “positive” campaign aimed at reaching voters across party...
‘LaPolitics’: Debate over constitutional cash rages on
While a conservative mega-donor pleads with Louisiana legislators to hold an everything-goes constitutional convention later this summer, the state revenue secretary is pushing instead...
Nine candidates qualify for mayor’s race
Four additional candidates threw their hats in the ring to become the next mayor of East Baton Rouge Parish on the final day of...
Will revenue follow a DOTD overhaul?
With Gov. Jeff Landry directing an aggressive overhaul of the state transportation department, highway advocates and policy hawks wonder if new revenue streams could...
Louisiana’s newly created role of surgeon general, explained
What will Ralph Abraham’s duties as surgeon general actually be, and how much is he getting paid? Here’s what we know about Louisiana’s newest...
This 31-year-old Republican is running for mayor
Nathaniel Hearn, a 31-year-old Republican and political newcomer, is running for mayor of Baton Rouge.
That’s according to Roy Fletcher, who tells Daily Report that...
‘LaPolitics’: GOP weighs endorsement in 6th District
Elbert Guillory of Opelousas says he was "born an underdog," so his latest bid for elected office—this time for the new 6th Congressional District—should...
’LaPolitics’: Mayoral contests pepper fall ballot
There's going to be plenty of local action at the bottom of the Nov. 5 ballot this fall, with Louisiana's villages, towns and cities...
‘LaPolitics’: Governor’s gator hunt political fundraiser set for September
More than a decade ago, when he was in Congress, Gov. Jeff Landry had an idea for a fundraiser built around an alligator hunt...
‘LaPolitics’: State construction budget undergoing changes
The state’s process for deciding which projects from the annual construction budget to fund, and how to fund them, can be difficult to follow.
Sometimes,...
Garret Graves: A big loss for Louisiana
I couldn’t believe the news. How does one of the smartest, most effective and hardest-working members of the Louisiana congressional delegation not have a...
‘LaPolitics’: CABL’s CEO gives his take on the legislative session
LaPolitics: The Legislature again did not pass a new Minimum Foundation Program formula this year, which means the current school funding formula stays in...
Why five Metro Council members are suing over the new district map
Five of Baton Rouge’s Metro Council members will hold a news conference Wednesday to announce their filing of a lawsuit against the new district...
‘LaPolitics’: GOP working to replace Graves in 6th District
Congressman Garret Graves isn’t letting up on the gas following his announcement that he will not run for reelection after all in the redrawn...
‘LaPolitics’: Louisiana politicos prepping for party conventions
National conventions don’t really pick the presidential candidates anymore, but that doesn’t mean there won't be drama later this summer when Republicans meet in...
‘LaPolitics’: Insurance commissioner reflects on session
LaPolitics: What is your overall take on the regular session?
Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple: Thanks to strong leadership from Gov. Jeff Landry and legislators,...
‘LaPolitics’: New secretary of state goes 11-for-11 during session
During her first statewide campaign last year, Secretary of State Nancy Landry was sometimes asked if she was related to the gubernatorial frontrunner, or...
‘LaPolitics’: Health chair talks about noncompete agreements for doctors
LaPolitics: Previous attempts to limit noncompete agreements for doctors have been highly controversial. How did you get your Senate Bill 165 to the point...