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Kleckley Eyes Treasurer Post
With U.S. Sen.-elect John Kennedy preparing for a move to Washington, the list of those who might replace him as treasurer in Louisiana seems to grow with each passing day. Kennedy took 69 percent
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Jones Sees An Edwards Presidential Run
At a meeting hosted on Nov. 14 in Lake Charles by the Southwest Louisiana Republican Roundtable, Calcasieu Clerk of Court Lynn Jones made a bold prediction. “John Bel Edwards is going to end up
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La. Firm Behind Trump TV Campaign
Mandeville-based Innovative Advertising, led by partner Jay Connaughton, oversaw 45 percent of the total media buys for President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign this year. In all, Connaughton and his Louisiana team produced 30 television commercials
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Edwards: No Special Session
Given the mounting concern over the state’s incoming revenue this fiscal year, several conversations at high levels have been had about a potential special session of the Louisiana Legislature. But it’s unlikely that one
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Facebook Helped Registration Push
The latest voter registration period for the Nov. 8 election has concluded. But it’ll be a while until the Secretary of State’s Office knows the final tally for the number of new voters added
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Follow-Up For Blue Lives Matter
The shootings involving police in Baton Rouge this summer, and other such tragedies nationally, have inspired a state legislator to look into ways to expand on the “Blue Lives Matter” law that was approved
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Lottery May Face Competition
It’s been a banner year for the Louisiana Lottery, with record profits being reported and major accolades being doled out for its leadership. President Rose Hudson announced last month that the most recent fiscal
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Spike In Tax Collections Temporary
As the state grapples with mounting recovery expenses and looks to the federal government for financial assistance, economists are also expecting what could be a minor uptick in tax collections in the wake of
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Jockeying For Big Mayoral Jobs
With a mayor’s race on the ballot this fall for Baton Rouge and another to follow in New Orleans in 2017, jockeying is well underway for what are arguably two of the most high-profile
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Senators Urge Speedy Medicaid Contract
Senate Health and Welfare Chairman Fred Mills said he and his committee are pushing state officials to make a decision soon about how to move forward with Louisiana’s massive Medicaid processing contract. “We want
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