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Mayor Broome appoints Dante Bidwell as CAO
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome on Monday announced the appointment of Dante Bidwell, who had been serving as the mayor’s chief of staff since the summer of 2022, as Baton Rouge’s chief administrative officer.
A little fish at the Supreme Court could take a big bite out of...
Business and conservative interest groups that want to limit the power of federal regulators think they have a winner in the Atlantic herring and the boats that sweep the modest fish into their holds by the millions.
DEI opponents are using an 1866 civil rights law to challenge certain policies
Opponents of workplace diversity programs are increasingly banking on a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 to challenge equity policies as well as funding to minority-owned businesses.
Louisiana now has newfound power in D.C. Here’s what it could mean
If you perused social media platforms back in October, focusing solely on personalities who make or spend money on Louisiana politics, you would have...
Landry selects new DOTD secretary, BESE members
Terrence “Joe” Donahue, a former assistant attorney general, is the new secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry announced...
Lawmakers across the US seek to limit property tax hikes as home values soar
Soaring home values have increased property taxes for millions of homeowners in recent years, prompting action from state lawmakers to lighten the burden.
Kyle Ardoin among latest senior staff hires by Landry
Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is among the senior staff hires Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s transition team announced today.
Edwards to join New Orleans law firm when he leaves office
Gov. John Bel Edwards will join New Orleans-based law firm Fishman Haygood as special counsel after he leaves office Monday.
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Gov.-elect Landry selects a familiar face to head DNR
Just ahead of his inauguration Monday, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry is rounding out his Cabinet. He announced new leaders today at the Department of Natural Resources, the Louisiana Workforce Commission and his office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
Here are some new Louisiana laws that might affect you
Many of the laws that take effect Jan. 1 in Louisiana appear unlikely to encroach upon your everyday life at first glance. But closer...
Biden administration grants Louisiana power to approve carbon capture wells
The Biden administration is handing Louisiana regulators the power to approve carbon capture projects at a time when the state’s influential energy sector wants...
Why are so few Louisianans showing up at the polls to vote?
In an important election year—featuring races for governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, secretary of state, attorney general and several local government seats—Louisiana saw historically low...
As governor, John Bel Edwards led Louisiana through crisis after crisis
On Jan. 11, 2016, the same day he was sworn into office, John Bel Edwards received his first briefing as governor about a weather-related disaster headed for Louisiana.
‘LaPolitics’: Schedules for legislative sessions released
While the official word is still on the way in the form of gubernatorial or legislative calls, lawmakers are planning for the convening of...
Landry asks for pause in hiring UL System president
Republican Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has intervened in the hiring of Grambling State University President Rick Gallot to lead the University of Louisiana System, the...
Landry taps Ralph Abraham to lead the Louisiana Department of Health
Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham will lead Louisiana’s Department of Health, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry announced today.
Louisiana judges refuse to participate in study aimed at shifting court resources
A majority of state district court and appellate judges in Louisiana have refused to participate in a study aimed at shrinking some court systems and possibly expanding others to align with population shifts over the past four decades.
State lawmakers select dates for special sessions on crime, redistricting
Louisiana legislative leaders have tentatively settled on dates for two special sessions to be held in January and February before their regular lawmaking session begins in March.
Alford: Will politics give way to policies?
All 14 of the transition councils appointed by Gov.-elect Jeff Landry wrapped up their policy work last week, just in time for Christmas.
The gift...
ICYMI: Outgoing Gov. John Bel Edwards won’t rule out another run for office
At his final press conference Monday, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards indicated he’s not retiring completely from politics at the end of his term, leaving open the possibility for another run for public office.
