Lou Gehrig Burnett
Lou Gehrig Burnett is the publisher of Fax-Net, a North-Louisiana newsletter.
Louisiana's legislature, economy embarrassment, at low point
by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
Not-so-Special Session?
It was as if the members of the Louisiana House of Representatives were having a good time in Baton Rouge and did not want to go home.
With a threat of a Special Session hanging over their heads immediately following the Regular Session, House members refused to compromise with the Senate’s budget plan.
Louisiana legislature kills confederate monuments, keeps TOPS of mind
by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
Senate kills Carmody bill
It was a losing proposition right from the get-go. Shreveport Rep. Thomas Carmody was successful in the House of Representatives, but it was a different story in the Senate.
Realities, costs of another Louisiana legislative special session
by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
Avoiding a special session?
The Louisiana Senate may have saved state legislators from having to stay in Baton Rouge for a special session. That depends, of course, on whether the House concurs with the Senate changes to the budget.
Governor Edwards upset Carter's minimum wage bill failed in Louisiana Senate committee
by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
No minimum wage hike
The Louisiana Senate Finance Committee, by a 7-3 vote, voted down Sen. Troy Carter’s bill, which would have raised the minimum wage to $8 in 2018 and to $8.50 in 2019.
The bill would have also required the state minimum wage to be raised to match any increase to the federal minimum wage should it be raised above the state minimum.
Poll: Trump's Russia controversy is making Americans nervous
by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
Trump makes voters nervous
A majority of American voters – 55% – report feeling nervous about the future of America as a result of the latest controversies surrounding President Donald Trump. That’s according to a recent poll conducted by Morning
Governor Edwards job approval higher than Trump in Louisiana
by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
New Louisiana poll
A new Louisiana poll conducted by Southern Media and Opinion Research (SMOR) between May 3 and May 6 reveals that Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards has a 53.8% job approval rating.
Stokes, Schroder with most cash on hand in Louisiana Treasurer Race
State Treasurer’s race by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
The race to replace John Kennedy as state Treasurer will be the only statewide race on the ballot on October 14. Kennedy is now the junior U.S. senator from Louisiana.
The state treasurer’s job is not one of the glamor positions in state government. Therefore, it will be hard for candidates to get voters to pay attention to the race.
Crews's victory cruise to Louisiana House of Representatives
by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
Crews cruises to victory
The closeness of the race fizzled, and Raymond Crews ran away with the special election for the House District 8 seat in the Louisiana Legislature on Saturday.
He defeated opponent Robbie Gatti by a 64 to 36% margin. Voter turnout was only 20.7%. Crews had 3,845 votes to 2,150 for Gatti.
Trump 100 days, ridiculous landmark or bad start?
by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
Tough times for Trump
These are not the best of times for President Donald Trump. As he nears the 100-day mark of his administration, his job performance remains in negative territory.
Do endorsements really matter in North Louisiana elections?
by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
Do endorsements matter?
Do voters really pay attention when one politician endorses another? It’s an age-old question, and politicians continue to do it.
