Category Archives: Politics & Government
Boffy disappointed Gov revoked appeal process for graduating seniors
Former BESE President and proponent for the graduation appeal process for seniors who fail the LEAP exam, Holly Boffy, said she's disappointed Governor Jeff Landry immediately issued an executive orde...
Jan 09, 2024 Holly Boffy
Governor Landry issues call for redistricting special session, switching to closed primaries also to be debated
Governor Jeff Landry has issued the call for a redistricting special session. It will begin Monday and legislators will have until January 23rd at 6 PM to finish their work. Senate President Cameron H...
Jan 09, 2024
Gov Landry issues executive order removing the graduation appeals process
Among Governor Landry's first actions in office was overturning the appeals process for high school seniors who fail the LEAP exam. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin said Landry men...
Jan 09, 2024
Suit filed against Louisiana's gender-affirming healthcare ban
Lambda Legal, a civil rights defense organization that focuses on LGBTQ rights is suing the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners on behalf of five families in the state. Attorney Omar Gonzalez-Pagan s...
Jan 08, 2024 Taymaz Valley / CC
A new era of state government begins as Republican Jeff Landry is sworn-in
Republican Jeff Landry expressed his pride for Louisiana and gave his vision for a better Louisiana during a 32-minute long speech after he was sworn in as the state's 57th governor. Landry says Louis...
Jan 07, 2024 Stuart Seeger / CC
Louisiana's 57th Governor: What can Louisianans expect from Governor Elect Jeff Landry?
Louisiana's 57th Governor Jeff Landry officially takes over at noon Monday. Lapolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says Landry has been preparing for this moment since his election in October and will...
Jan 05, 2024
Gov. Edwards to be remembered for Medicaid expansion, handling of COVID and multiple natural disasters
Governor John Bel Edwards' two terms in office ends Monday, ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says the Democrat from Tangiaphoa Parish constantly battled with a Republican-controlled Legis...
Jan 04, 2024
Gov Edwards joins Fishman Haygood law firm
The next chapter in Governor John Bel Edwards' career will be written at the New Orleans law firm of Fishman Haygood. Senior partner Kerry Miller said Edwards, who was an accomplished attorney before ...
Jan 04, 2024 Governor John Bel Edwards on his monthly radio show "Ask the Governor" November 15, 2023.
Governor John Bel Edwards highlights his administration's accomplishments during farewell speech
Governor John Bel Edwards delivered his farewell address Wednesday night as he's set to leave office on Monday after two terms. Edwards says the state is in much better shape than it was eight years a...
Jan 04, 2024 Governor John Bel Edwards smiles as he thanks his wife Donna for serving as First Lady during his final State of the State address. April 10, 2023.
House Speaker Mike Johnson calls on President to institute stronger immigration policies at the border
House Speaker and Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson is urging President Biden and Senate Democrats to enforce policies along the U-S Mexico border. Johnson and House Republicans visited the Southern ...
Jan 03, 2024
