Columns
Louisiana House politics are under a microscope
Never before have the Louisiana House of Representative’s politics been under so much much scrutiny. […]
Editorial
Columns
Edwards administration met with surprise pay raises
During the final weeks and months of former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s tenure, leading up to his last regular workday on Jan. 8, his office and cabinet heads implemented millions of dollars worth of pay raises for state employees and made nearly two dozen board and commission appointments that were not publicized. […]
Columns
Speaker election adds to legislative politics
Roughly an hour before he was sworn into office last week, Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards, the first Louisiana governor ever elected directly from the state House, saw the limits of his power tested when representatives selected a Republican speaker. […]
Columns
Bills being filed ahead of regular session
Although the regular session doesn’t convene until March 14, and the new Legislature was just fully sworn in on Monday, lawmakers are already requesting and filing bills. […]
Editorial
Tales of Louisiana panthers
Recently, trail cameras and the killing of a cougar in Bossier City have proven what hunters have known for a long time—there are “panthers” roaming Louisiana’s woods. […]
Columns
Louisiana Dems preparing for internal elections
The March elections for the Democratic State Central Committee and the subsequent vote, if needed, for the next chairman, aren’t necessarily being guided by Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards, the first Democratic governor elected in Louisiana in 12 years. […]
Columns
Lawmakers privately warming to budget ideas
With an expected 2016-2017 budget deficit between $700 million and $1 billion, or possibly more, House members are continuing to meet privately on fiscal matters ahead of next year’s legislative sessions, which are expected to be stacked with tough decisions. […]
Editorial
Hippos in the heartland
We all fantasize about that hunt of a lifetime.
Mine would be floating down Bayou Teche on a balmy winter day. […]
Columns
Republicans positioned for small gains in Legislature
While not by much more compared to the current term, Republicans will continue to have a majority in the Legislature. […]