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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.
How Louisiana could lose millions in gas tax revenues by 2040
A new report from a Libertarian think tank highlights Louisiana's declining gasoline tax revenues amid a government-motivated transition to electric vehicles and offers solutions...
Why Gov. John Bel Edwards wants to remain a Democrat
Outgoing Gov. John Bel Edwards is a conservative, Southern Democrat who some have speculated might have been better served if he had been willing to switch parties.
Federal appeals court refuses to reconsider ruling on Louisiana’s congressional map
A federal appeals court refused Friday to reconsider its ruling, meaning the Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15 to enact a new congressional map after a lower court found that the current political boundaries dilute the power of the state’s Black voters.
‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: State Rep. Julie Emerson
LaPolitics: You recently managed the campaign of Secretary of State-elect Nancy Landry. What were the lessons learned from that campaign for Republicans in Louisiana?
State...
Alford: Inauguration fever will be costly
The big day is quickly approaching.
On Monday, Jan. 8, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry will become Gov. Jeff Landry and all of his supporters—from lobbyists and...
The DC law firm reviewing Louisiana State Police is no stranger to controversy
With Louisiana State Police facing possible consequences for civil rights violations, the state’s incoming leaders will bring in a go-to law firm for law...
‘LaPolitics’: One more round of elections slated for 2023
Just when voters thought they were done with their shared democratic duty for the calendar year, two more elections have been called. Fortunately, if...
