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Mayor Broome continues to seek donations following election loss

After losing her reelection bid on Saturday, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome on Sunday sent an email to her supporters asking for donations to help...

‘LaPolitics’: What the tax overhaul’s final step entails

Even if you disagree with everything they did, or believe they tried to do too much too quickly, it’s hard to argue against the...

‘LaPolitics’: Plenty of work remains on local taxation issues

Heading into the recent special session on taxation, those who make, track or influence legislative votes knew the big picture outcome would be shaped...

Mike Polito endorses Sid Edwards; Ted James responds

MAPP CEO Mike Polito—once a financial and vocal backer of Democrat Ted James—has endorsed Republican Sid Edwards for mayor. Polito sent an email announcing his...

‘LaPolitics’: What to know about next year’s March ballot  

Lost in the hustle and bustle of this year’s presidential ballot was the fact that Louisiana has one more round of elections (Dec. 7)...

‘LaPolitics’: Senate is playing a session waiting game

As he gave the opening speech last week for a special session called mainly to overhaul Louisiana’s tax code, Gov. Jeff Landry didn’t wait...

This Republican Congressional seat will likely flip this election 

In a critical election year, Democrats are looking to flip a once reliably Republican Louisiana congressional seat, where political boundaries were recently redrawn to...

‘LaPolitics’: Is teacher pay the way?

Placing the concept of income tax cuts aside, arguably the most popular aspect of Gov. Jeff Landry’s wide-ranging special session will be the opportunity...

A Q&A with mayoral candidate Sid Edwards

Daily Report sat down with Republican mayoral candidate Sid Edwards to discuss his campaign and his vision for Baton Rouge. This interview has been...

‘LaPolitics’: Louisiana PSC race heating up

Public service commissioner isn’t the sexiest job in terms of public profile, but there are only five such seats in the state, so when...

‘LaPolitics’: State lawmakers are targeting civil service protections

Senate Judiciary C Chair Jay Morris sponsored a constitutional amendment during the last regular session that would have given the Louisiana Legislature the ability...

‘LaPolitics’: State auditor discusses corruption, watchdog position 

LaPolitics: What are the most common ways that Louisiana local government entities get themselves in financial trouble? Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack: Some entities struggle...

‘LaPolitics’: Landry is on a record pace issuing executive orders

Gov. Jeff Landry issued 138 executive orders during his first eight months in office, which represents the highest single-year tally of any governor dating...

A Q&A with mayoral candidate Ted James

Daily Report sat down with Democratic mayoral candidate Ted James to discuss his campaign and his vision for Baton Rouge. This interview has been...

Here’s when Baton Rouge’s mayoral candidates will debate

Editor's Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. With the Baton Rouge mayoral race in full swing, voters will soon have the...

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...