Columns
Louisiana’s Senate-to-House phenomenon
State Sen. Mike Walsworth, R-Monroe, may make a run for the House in 2019, and he joins three other senators who are eyeing a political downgrade to the lower chamber. […]
2019 election
Columns
Congressman may run for governor on constitutional platform
In yet another signal that Congressman Ralph Abraham will be on the ballot in 2018 and probably 2019, the veterinarian-turned-physician told LaPolitics recently that his potential bid for governor would be anchored by a vow to rewrite key sections of Louisiana’s guiding charter. […]
Allen Lottinger
Attorney general seeks restoration
Another suit has been filed that seeks to get more efforts to restore land that is so much needed along the coast of Louisiana. […]
Columns
Governor to steer clear of special elections
The first major Louisiana election of 2018 takes place on Saturday and it doesn’t appear as if Gov. John Bel Edwards is going to get involved — even though the contest is taking place in his backyard, literally and figuratively. […]
Columns
Gas tax hike is still on the session agenda
While House and Senate leaders contend a proposed increase to the state gasoline tax still has a long road ahead in the ongoing regular session, supporters aren’t letting up on their push to generate more money for Louisiana’s overwhelming transportation needs. […]
Editorial
National political group targeting Gov. Edwards
America Rising Squared and America Rising PAC have been reaching out to reporters in Louisiana on a regular basis since December to push alternative takes on stories involving Gov. John Bel Edwards. […]
Columns
Legislature hosting a bit of election action, too
Even though the regular campaign season for the Louisiana Legislature won’t come around again until 2019, there’s already one open seat that will be decided by a special election next year and more could soon follow. […]
Editorial
Hope persists for Louisiana names in Trump cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump still has some top jobs to fill and there are a few Louisiana politicians who are about to be jobless. […]
Columns
GOP group pledges $1.5M for 2019 legislative elections
The independent expenditure group that helped Republicans overtake the Louisiana Legislature, under the leadership of outgoing U.S. Sen. David Vitter, has been reborn. […]