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Dedicated funds to get a close look in session
Should the Legislature unlock the state’s dedicated funds to free up more money for the budget? […]
Articles by Jeremy Alford
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Battle of the PACs begins at Capitol in Baton Rouge
An “armed and ready,” Louisiana-based super PAC called Truth In Politics started taking aim at Gov. John Bel Edwards last week not long after lawmakers convened their spring regular session. […]
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Trump could show hand on Louisiana fundraising case
President Donald Trump’s administration could potentially offer a filing in an appeal the Louisiana Republican Party is pushing before the U.S. Supreme Court. […]
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Political eyes turn to approaching regular session
Less than 24 hours after the Legislature adjourned its special session last week lawmakers serving on the budget committee gathered again at the Capitol to hear Gov. John Bel Edwards’ spending proposal for the next fiscal fiscal year. […]
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Cooper: Bringing people together a ‘top priority’
In an interview last week, Mark Cooper said his most important task as Gov. John Bel Edwards’ incoming chief of staff will be to unite people. […]
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Edwards campaign expected to report $3.4M raised
Gov. John Bel Edwards raised roughly $3.4 million for his re-election campaign in 2016, his first year in office, and will soon report the total to the state Ethics Administration, according to a spokesperson for the Edwards campaign. […]
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Governor may steer clear of legislative races
As January reaches its midpoint, Gov. John Bel Edwards hasn’t decided who he might support in the Legislature’s upcoming special elections in north and south Louisiana. […]
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Louisiana has a new party
While you were gathering with family and friends and celebrating the holidays last month, a new political party was very quietly established in Louisiana. […]
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Cabinet change follows push by recreational lobby
After a year of fighting the former wildlife and fisheries secretary on a number of fronts, recreational interests are hopeful for 2017 as state Rep. Jack Montoucet of Crowley takes over the top hunting and fishing regulatory job in Louisiana. […]