Category Archives: Politics & Government
Governor Edwards releases video message for voters as part of his re-election campaign
Governor John Bel Edwards officially launched his re-election campaign with a video message to voters. The main theme is that he says Louisiana is better now than when he took office in 2016 when he i...
Jan 22, 2019
Report: Former Louisiana congressman John Fleming considering a run for governor
Former Louisiana congressman John Fleming of Minden is reportedly considering a run for governor. Fleming represented Louisiana's 4th District for eight years and left the House in 2017. LSU Shrevepor...
Jan 21, 2019
Winner of Ball mayor's race disqualified for being a convicted felon
The man who was elected mayor of the Town of Ball last fall, and then disqualified from serving due to his criminal conviction when a new amendment went into effect, is challenging that decision in ap...
Jan 21, 2019 Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino
State adds 21,900 jobs year to year
Louisiana now has 15 straight months of employment gains, and added 21,900 jobs from December of 2017 to December of 2018, putting the state's unemployment rate at 4.9%. Louisiana Workforce Commission...
Jan 19, 2019
REC deadlock continues for third straight month
Louisiana's Speaker of the House Taylor Barras, for a third month in a row, has blocked the Revenue Estimating Conference from recognizing additional revenue for the state budget, despite suggestions ...
Jan 17, 2019
Temporary walkway going up in front of the Capitol doors to protect visitors from falling chunks of debris
A steel-covered walkway is being installed at the entrance of the state capitol to protect visitors from falling pieces of mortar from the 86-year-old building. Division of administration spokesperson...
Jan 17, 2019
Click here for the January 16th "Ask the Governor"
Here's your link to the latest monthly sit down with Governor John Bel Edwards, hosted by Jim Engster. http://www.jimengster.com/jim-engster-podcasts/2019/1/16/ask-the-gov-january-16th
Jan 16, 2019
Business lobby opposes new taxes for teacher pay raise
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry says they are preparing to fight back against any attempts to raise revenue to fund the Governor's proposed 1,000 dollar teacher, and 500 dollar scho...
Jan 16, 2019
Saints playoff success leads the way for positive economic impact
Postseason success for the Saints results in a victory for the local economy. President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Jay Cicero says even retailers that do not sell Saints merc...
Jan 15, 2019 Phil Roeder / CC
Beer industry suffering from government shutdown
The federal government shutdown is impacting the craft beer business as the industry is heavily regulated by the feds. President of the Louisiana Brewers Guild and Bayou Teche Brewing Karlos Knott sai...
Jan 14, 2019 Mark Hillary / CC
