Category Archives: Politics & Government
Daily COVID case numbers the highest since March
Today's COVID numbers for Louisiana are startling, 3,500 the highest the state has seen since the start of the pandemic in March. Governor John Bel Edwards says they show an alarming trend two weeks a...
Nov 13, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Poll shows former NOLA Mayor Landrieu leads in a hypothetical special election race for 2nd Congressional District seat
A poll is out showing there would be a tight race for the 2nd Congressional District should Congressman Cedric Richmond leave his seat to join the Biden administration. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy...
Nov 13, 2020 Loco Steve / CC
9.2 billion dollar renewable fuel complex considered for Baton Rouge port
Grn Fuels is considering constructing a 9.2 billion dollar renewable fuel complex in the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson said the facility would produ...
Nov 13, 2020 Photo courtesy of Gron Fuels
Glamping coming to state parks
Glamping is the latest trend to come to Louisiana State Parks. Lt Governor Billy Nungesser says the camping fad is an innovative partnership with Tentrr to increase accommodation options at eight stat...
Nov 13, 2020 Louisiana State Park Glamping Camp Site
Judge deems House petition overturning the public health emergency declaration unconstitutional
Attorney General Jeff Landry plans to appeal a ruling made Thursday by a state judge declaring a House petition overturning the Governor's public health emergency order unconstitutional. Landry said J...
Nov 12, 2020
Baton Rouge physician arrested for simple battery following incident at LSU Lakes
A Baton Rouge pediatrician faces a simple battery charge after he allegedly hit and verbally assaulted a Southern University student while she was walking near the LSU Lakes. Baton Rouge police spokes...
Nov 12, 2020 Shane McKinney
New Law allows parents to see their special needs children living in group homes during public health emergencies
There's a new law that allows parents to see their special needs children at a living group home during public health emergencies. Ville Platte Representative Rhonda Bulter has a 31-year-old child at ...
Nov 11, 2020 Rep (R) Rhonda Butler - District 38
Gov. Edwards takes on the House, AG Landry in court over public health restrictions Thursday
Thursday a Baton Rouge judge hears a case determining whether a State House petition has the power to overturn Governor Edwards' public health emergency. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino said the Hou...
Nov 11, 2020
LSU economist warns of potential Biden administration impact on oil-exploration
LSU Economist Dr. Loren Scott warned President-Elect Joe Biden's win over President Donald Trump could cause problems for Louisiana's oil-dependent economy. The Obama Administration, where Biden serve...
Nov 11, 2020 Rab Lawrence / CC
Sports betting could be available by the end of 2021 in Louisiana
Metairie Senator Cameron Henry said the vote to legalize sports betting in 55 of the state's 64 parishes on Election Night paves the way for sports bets to be placed in Louisiana by the end of next ye...
Nov 11, 2020
