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2020 election battles are underway
Louisiana’s first major municipal race of the new cycle (let’s just go ahead and admit we’re in the next election cycle) is already underway ahead of the 2020 spring ballot. […]
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Outside players likely for leadership, redistricting
Lawmakers have long had the luxury of diving into redistricting sessions as lobbyists and major sat back and watched — usually from a distance. […]
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The Mandate Was Clear
Louisiana voters turned out in large numbers this election cycle. Now, only a few weeks removed from a contentious and competitive election season, the question becomes what was the message these voters intended to deliver to elected officials by their votes? […]
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When Louisiana picked the president
Even though this is our gubernatorial election cycle, and despite Bayou State enthusiast President Donald Trump not appearing on a ballot until 2020, things around here are still getting downright presidential. […]
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Local elections will drive turnout as well
When voters head to the polls to complete the runoff process this weekend, many of them will select individuals to help manage their parishes and cities. […]
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LABI outlines recommendations for state budget changes, Part 2
Nearly half of the state’s bond debt for capital construction is NOT spent on state projects, but on local projects or non-public entities? In fact, Louisiana is one of only 8 states that allow private organizations to make a request for state capital dollars? […]
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Louisiana had record tourism numbers for 2018
The state welcomed 51.3 million visitors, representing a 9 percent increase over 47.1 million visitors reported in 2017. Visitors spent $18.8 billion, an increase of 7 percent over 2017. […]
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LABI outlines recommendations for state budget changes
Did You Know…
1. The Louisiana Legislature appropriated more than $25 billion in the current fiscal year – a state budget that is 44 percent larger than 10 years ago and represents the highest per capita spending among states in the South?
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Political History: Edwards (the first) loses (sort of) the governorship
Last week marked the 32nd anniversary (Oct. 24, 1987) of three-term Gov. Edwin Edwards losing his throne to then-Congressman Buddy Roemer. […]