Category Archives: Politics & Government
10-billion dollar LNG export terminal planned for Cameron Parish on hold after decision by Biden Administration
The Biden Administration is placing a pause on pending liquefied natural gas export terminals, which puts in jeopardy the construction of the 10-billion dollar Calcasieu Pass 2 terminal project in Cam...
Jan 26, 2024
Graves says he's still running and believes the congressional map will be thrown out
Republican Congressman Garret Graves, whose district was redrawn said he still intends to run for office despite that his district is now more likely to elect a Democrat. Graves criticizes lawmakers f...
Jan 26, 2024 Tammy Anthony Baker / CC
Testimony calls for flood insurance premiums to be capped
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee Heard testimony in Washington this morning about the unaffordability of flood insurance. Louisiana Senator John Kennedy voiced his frustration with the Risk Rating 2....
Jan 25, 2024
Louisiana to testify on US Senate hearing on flood insurance
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will hear testimony today on the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program. Senator Bill Cassidy said it's an opportunity for Louisianans to tell Americ...
Jan 25, 2024 US Senator Bill Cassidy (R)
Graves on new map: It was just a boneheaded move
Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves, whose district was completely redrawn in the newly passed congressional map is criticizing the Republican-controlled state legislature and Governor Landry for th...
Jan 24, 2024
State Senator Cleo Fields says he's running for Congress, could challenge Rep. Graves
Baton Rouge Democratic Senator Cleo Fields said he will run for the newly created 6th congressional seat currently held by Republican Congressman Garret Graves. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat said ...
Jan 23, 2024 Senator Cleo Fields (D) - Baton Rouge
State lawmaker: Expect Congressional map to be challenged
The congressional map with a second majority-Black district passed in the special session is getting pushback from some Republicans. St. Bernard Parish Representative Mike Bayham said the map that str...
Jan 23, 2024 Congressional Map in Senate Bill 8
LDWF New Secretary Madison Sheahan plans to improve the state's agency for hunters and fishermen
Louisiana's new Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Madison Sheahan wants to bring a great customer service experience to hunters and fishermen. Sheahan says since taking on her new role tw...
Jan 23, 2024
State Trooper presence to stay on in New Orleans post-Mardi Gras
It's standard procedure during carnival season for State Troopers to assist New Orleans Police but this time, the extra officers will stay on after Fat Tuesday. Louisiana State Police Public Informati...
Jan 23, 2024
Governor Landry pleased with special session results
The special session is over and two major pieces of legislation came out of it. Lawmakers approved a Congressional map with two majority Black districts and Louisiana's federal elections will shift fr...
Jan 20, 2024
