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‘LaPolitics’: The government relations Q&A
LaPolitics: How has life inside Louisiana’s D.C. clique changed since the election of Speaker Mike Johnson? Is this the most influential delegation the state...
How could Gov. Edwards’ paid family leave policy affect the private sector?
The new policy could indirectly affect the private sector. State government now has a new tool to compete for workers, and when a major, high-profile employer enacts such a policy, other businesses may consider following suit.
Edwards says all state employees will now receive paid parental leave
Gov. John Bel Edwards this morning announced that the state will now offer paid parental leave to its some 70,000 employees.
Baton Rouge organizations backing Congressional passage of tax policies
Several Baton Rouge organizations have signed a letter by the National Association of Manufacturers asking leaders in Congress to pass three tax provisions that impact manufacturing and business.
Former Louisiana House speaker tapped as Landry’s budget chief
Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has named former House Speaker Taylor Barras to be his chief budget architect.
Neighbors continue to call for scrutiny of Lake Maurepas carbon capture project
The new state task force on carbon capture and storage projects met Monday and got an earful from opponents of a proposal to store CO2 emissions under Lake Maurepas.
Alford: Could local races drive turnout?
While there’s a great deal of attention focused on Louisiana’s remaining statewide runoffs for secretary of state, attorney general and treasurer, there are another 23 parishwide elections worth keeping tabs on this month.
Legislative task force to examine Louisiana’s disaster response protocols
Efforts to better coordinate and improve Louisiana's resilience to storms and other natural disasters launched Monday with a new legislative task force.
Who used to the governor’s suite to see Beyoncé?
Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office says it doesn’t know who used the governor’s two suites at the Caesars Superdome for the sold-out Beyoncé Renaissance concert in New Orleans Sept. 27
‘LaPolitics’: Just how low will turnout numbers go for the runoff election?
Seven nonconsecutive days of early voting begin today for what should be Louisiana’s final elections of 2023. You can find out if you’re eligible...
Louisiana Legislature set to revisit carbon capture debate
A Louisiana legislative task force established to consider the local impacts of carbon capture and sequestration will begin meeting on Monday.
Dozens of state boards and commissions haven’t met in years
An annual review of Louisiana's governing boards shows a net increase of five from the prior year, as well as 14 inactive and dozens that haven't reported any meetings since 2019.
Louisiana Republicans could add to their supermajorities in the Legislature
Louisiana Republicans are poised to expand their current supermajority in the Senate and could do the same in the House when voters cast ballots in 20 runoffs later this month.
Mike Johnson was part of push for Louisiana’s fifth law school
Before House Speaker Mike Johnson was elected to public office, he was the dean of a small Baptist law school that didn’t actually exist, but would have been the state’s fifth law school alongside Loyola, Tulane, LSU and Southern University.
Two ex-gubernatorial candidates join Jeff Landry’s transition team
Gov.-elect Jeff Landry today announced key members of his transition team—a group that includes two past gubernatorial candidates, business leaders and his wife, USA Today Network reports.
Alford: Louisiana’s rush on Washington
Next year’s Washington Mardi Gras, slated for the week of Jan. 27, was already expected to be a record-breaking extravaganza with a 75th anniversary celebration on tap and former Saints quarterback Drew Brees wearing the king’s crown.
Louisiana lawmakers block alternative graduation route for high schoolers
A panel of Louisiana lawmakers rejected a proposal Thursday to offer high school seniors an alternative to the standardized exam they need to pass...
‘LaPolitics’: Landry is building his transition team
If the business of politics is your business, then the past week has certainly held your attention as Gov.-elect Jeff Landry moved forward with his official transition process. The details were made official during a press conference in Lafayette.
National Republican group spent $1.8M on Liz Murrill’s AG campaign
The Republican Attorneys General Association spent $1.8 million on behalf of GOP candidate Elizabeth Murrill ahead of the Louisiana primary election Oct. 14—an amount of money that dwarfs what her opponents were able to raise.
LMOGA’s president lobbies Congress for ‘predictable robust’ offshore leasing
Testifying before Congress last week, a Louisiana oil and gas advocate lobbied for uninterrupted continuation of the offshore lease program.
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