Category Archives: Politics & Government
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
Governor-elect Landry appoints Gray to helm DNR
Tyler Gray will serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources. President of the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association Mike Moncla applauds Gray's appointment because of his conserva...
Jan 03, 2024
Monique Boulet to be sworn in as Lafayette first female Mayor President today
Lafayette's Mayor-President Elect Monique Boulet will be sworn in this afternoon at 3 pm at the Cajundome. Boulet is the first female to serve in the position. She says her first call to action is to ...
Jan 03, 2024
Governor John Bel Edwards to give farewell address tonight
Governor John Bel Edwards will give his farewell remarks tonight (6:30 PM) from his hometown of Amite. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat said Edwards will highlight his achievements which he believes ...
Jan 03, 2024 Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards at his end-of-the-year press conference. December 18, 2023
Jay Dardenne's long political career coming to an end
A 35-year political career is ending. Jay Dardenne who has served in the East Baton Rouge Metro Council, state senate, Secretary of State, Lt Governor, and Commissioner of Administration, is retiring ...
Jan 02, 2024
2024 promises to be a busy year politically
2024 promises to be a busy year politically with a new governor and legislature set to take over on January 8th. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says two special sessions are planned. Pinsonat says ...
Jan 01, 2024 Stuart Seeger / CC
State Supreme Court refuses to hear Caddo Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn's appeal
The State Supreme Court has opted not to hear Caddo Parish Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn's appeal to keep his one-vote victory in the run-off election. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled for a...
Dec 29, 2023 Henry Whitehorn (left) John Nickelson (right)
Lawsuit filed to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the Louisiana Presidential Primary
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit seeking to take former President Donald Trump's name off of the state's presidential primary ballot in March. Ashley Reeb of Chalmette filed the petition. Loyo...
Dec 28, 2023 Tammy Anthony Baker / CC
