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Governor Edwards slams Jindal, GOP Joint House Budget members on contracts
Written by Lou Gehrig Burnett
Edwards calls GOP ‘obstructionists’
Gov. John Bel Edwards did not mince words over the actions of some GOP House members who are members of the Joint Budget Committee.
The Committee last week blocked lucrative contract extensions sought by Edwards for the managed-care companies that coordinate services for 1.5 million Medicaid patients in Louisiana.
LABI's Waguespack talks Louisiana budget woes 2017, fiscal cliff, sales taxes
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
Have Louisiana’s storms of budget slashes and revenue bloats come to an end? Months ago, the Governor John Bel Edwards administration announced that the state’s revenues have increased, thus, the fiscal year ended with a, get this, a surplus of over one hundred million dollars.
Maybe Schroder's sky not falling vs. Edwards in Louisiana treasurer's race
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
Is there too much “sky is falling” projections for John Schroder in the upcoming Louisiana Treasurer’s Race? Perhaps, and possibly, this publication has contributed to the suspense and speculation.
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that Schroder might have a very difficult time getting out the vote, sufficiently so, his opponent, Derrick Edwards, an African American Democrat, might somehow squeeze into the victory column. I noted that there were no real major contested elections in Louisiana other than the race for Orleans Parish. There is one election, a Northshore House race between two Republicans fighting for Schroder’s old House position, which he vacated to run for Treasurer.
Crouere: Schroder might be getting little concerned about election vs. Edwards
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
Roughly a week ago, when looking at the upcoming statewide elections, I threw out the possibility of an "upset of upsets" in favor of attorney and accountant Derrick Edwards, the Democratic Party candidate in the Louisiana Treasurer’s race, possibly winning against John Schroder, a Republican.
LABI'S Stephen Waguespack discusses, supports House tax reform efforts
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
No doubt, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry supports tax reform and, in general, the key legislation coming out of the House of Representatives. Supporting or taking positions on various state and national legislative instruments is what LABI does along with providing other services key to its members and the community.
Louisiana shooting for mandatory gun insurance?
Written by Jim Brown
So have you purchased your gun insurance yet? In case you shoot someone, there are insurance policies available to cover any liabilities you might face, pay for your bail if you are accused of a crime, cover your attorney fees, and even pay for any psychological therapy you might need. So if you are going to fire away, nice to know that you are financially covered, right?
Jindal's ex-Chief of Staff, Kyle Plotkin, heads campaign to unseat Claire McCaskill
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Names and faces from the past—Kyle Plotkin
Former communications director, press secretary and ultimately Chief of Staff Kyle Plotkin has been selected by Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley to head his US Senate campaign.
Louisiana is high on religion according to poll
Written by Lou Gehrig Burnett
How religious is Louisiana?
Across America, states and regions differ in terms of their cultures, foods, and accents. But one of the biggest distinguishing features is how religion impacts the people of each place.
But while religion is widespread across the country, the importance of religion in people’s lives varies greatly from state to state.
Stephen Waguespack, Pres. Louisiana Business and Association and Industry, FB Live Thursday 3 PM
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
The Louisiana legislative session is approaching, the economy is improving, the state is suffering a budget deficit yet conditions are better than expected.
The Louisiana business community has certain needs. what are they? What is it doing to improve conditions for small and large businesses in the state?
Louisiana Democratic Party backs Derrick Edwards for Louisiana Treasurer, it's official
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It's Official!! The controversy behind the Louisiana Democrats not backing the party candidate for Louisiana Treasurer is now of the past.
Earlier this week, the party's executive committee, via its party chairperson, Karen Carter Peterson, announced it was recommending the endorsement of Derrick Edwards. Two days after the general election, the Louisiana Republican Party endorsed its candidate John Schroder.
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Trump influence, and who'll be the last white Louisiana Democratic legislator?
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
Who will be the last white Democratic legislator in Louisiana?
The past decade and now in the age of Trump-dominance, is it possible that the Louisiana might not have any more white legislators?
Pinsonat's insider look at upcoming Louisiana Governor's Race against John Bel Edwards
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
We're roughly two years away from either re-electing John Bel Edwards for Louisiana Governor or selecting his successor. Louisiana, being that dark blood-rich red state comprising a majority of Democrats under Republican dominance, will have a choice. Does it follow the rest of the Deep South and elect only Republicans for major statewide office or, does it buck the trend once again, and back the Democrat incumbent?
Gov. Edwards's, Louisiana legislature's criminal justice reform prisoners to be released Nov. 1
Written by Lou Gehrig Burnett 
Some 1,400 inmates serving time for non- violent, non-sex offenses will be released from Louisiana state prisons earlier than expected on November 1.
It’s the result of the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Package, which Gov. John Bel Edwards and a group of bipartisan legislators passed in the 2017 Legislature.
Maness poll for Louisiana State Representative seat claims his 9-point lead
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According to a just-released poll, commissioned on behalf of Louisiana State Representative candidate, Rob Maness, Colonel Maness is in good position in his third attempt for elective office.
The poll was conducted by John Couvillon and JMC Analytics and Polling.
