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Louisiana Politics

2013 Legislative Session: Proposal to give Louisiana universities freedom to increase tuition

By Danielle Grossman
In April, legislators will decide if four-year colleges in Louisiana should be allowed to set their own tuition rates.

Letten steps down from U.S. Attorney’s Office amid online comment scandal

By Samantha Morgan
U.S. Attorney Jim Letten announced today that he will step down from his post. Letten made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 6. He said that he will officially leave the office on Dec. 11.
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Port Allen community must decide who will be next mayor

By Kris Cusanza
There are only three days left for Port Allen voters to decide who should be the city's new mayor.

Dardenne may run for governor once Jindal's term is up

By Alex Deiro
Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne says he would be more than happy to take over the role of governor once Bobby Jindal's term is up.

Funding for voucher program ruled unconstitutional

By Brix Fowler
Almost 5000 students' educational future is in limbo after the funding for a voucher program they are enrolled in was deemed unconstitutional by a judge in district court on Friday.

Judge: Funding for Governor Jindal’s voucher program is unconstitutional

By Andrew Capasso
Judge Tim Kelley ruled today that funding for Governor Jindal’s school voucher program cannot is unconstitutinal. The ruling came this afternoon after hearing testimony over the past two days and closing arguments.

December 1: Last day for early voting

By Secretary of State's Office
Secretary of State Tom Schedler reminds everyone that tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, is the last day to cast an early vote in the December 8 General/Congressional Election. Early voting is available in 46 of 64 parishes from 8:30 a.m.

Testimony continues in case against Governor Jindal’s school voucher program

By Brix Fowler
The case involving Governor Bobby Jindal’s controversial school voucher program entered day two today.

Educators bring Jindal's voucher program to court

By Brix Fowler
The first day of what's expected to be three days of testimony over Governor Jindal's educational voucher program has wrapped up.
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Melrose East neighborhood faced with decision to approve tax that will help with crime

By Danielle Grossman
Crime was rampant in the Melrose East area of Baton Rouge a few years ago, but that has since changed. With the help of MECA, the Melrose East Community Association, the area is slowly growing and crime has decreased.
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Clinton residents stunned by allegations of voter fraud

By David Lippman
Chief Eddie Stewart said Wednesday the Clinton Police Department is investigating voter fraud related to this month's election.

Allegations of voter fraud in Clinton to be investigated

By Clinton Police Department
Clinton Police Department Investigators received a list of 115 names of voters that are alleged to have voted in the last election that were not eligible to vote in the election of Town’s Mayor and Board of Alderman.

Could merging law enforcement agencies in EBR make our city safer?

By Alex Deiro
Metro-City Council member Joel Boe says he wants to merge the EBR Sheriff's Office with area police departments.

Dardenne looking for ways pay for hosting sport events in state

By Kris Cusanza
Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne says the state needs to dedicate more money to help boost sports tourism.

Learning from leaders: Mayor Holden talks local government to students at Runnel’s

By Danielle Grossman - Reporter
Students at the Runnel’s School were eager to learn about the city government this morning from Mayor Kip Holden.