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Understanding the debate over St. George’s Home Rule Charter
St. George’s proposed Home Rule Charter, set to go before voters on March 29, is stirring debate even among current officials of the newly...
What is the status of St. George negotiations now that Baton Rouge has a...
Negotiations between the city-parish and St. George over an intergovernmental agreement appear to be gaining traction after months of stalled discussions.
That’s according to Andrew...
St. George election challengers emerge as qualifying winds down
A few more challengers—including a mayoral candidate—have emerged to qualify for St. George’s March municipal election on the final day of qualifying Friday.
Earlier this...
‘LaPolitics’: Session will place a spotlight on the state’s energy future
During a fiscal-focused session, like the one lawmakers will convene April 14, the committees that don’t directly control taxing and spending rarely get much...
Mayor Broome continues to seek donations following election loss
After losing her reelection bid on Saturday, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome on Sunday sent an email to her supporters asking for donations to help...
‘LaPolitics’: What the tax overhaul’s final step entails
Even if you disagree with everything they did, or believe they tried to do too much too quickly, it’s hard to argue against the...
‘LaPolitics’: Plenty of work remains on local taxation issues
Heading into the recent special session on taxation, those who make, track or influence legislative votes knew the big picture outcome would be shaped...
Mike Polito endorses Sid Edwards; Ted James responds
MAPP CEO Mike Polito—once a financial and vocal backer of Democrat Ted James—has endorsed Republican Sid Edwards for mayor.
Polito sent an email announcing his...
‘LaPolitics’: What to know about next year’s March ballot
Lost in the hustle and bustle of this year’s presidential ballot was the fact that Louisiana has one more round of elections (Dec. 7)...
‘LaPolitics’: Senate is playing a session waiting game
As he gave the opening speech last week for a special session called mainly to overhaul Louisiana’s tax code, Gov. Jeff Landry didn’t wait...
This Republican Congressional seat will likely flip this election
In a critical election year, Democrats are looking to flip a once reliably Republican Louisiana congressional seat, where political boundaries were recently redrawn to...
‘LaPolitics’: Is teacher pay the way?
Placing the concept of income tax cuts aside, arguably the most popular aspect of Gov. Jeff Landry’s wide-ranging special session will be the opportunity...
A Q&A with mayoral candidate Sid Edwards
Daily Report sat down with Republican mayoral candidate Sid Edwards to discuss his campaign and his vision for Baton Rouge. This interview has been...
‘LaPolitics’: Louisiana PSC race heating up
Public service commissioner isn’t the sexiest job in terms of public profile, but there are only five such seats in the state, so when...
‘LaPolitics’: State lawmakers are targeting civil service protections
Senate Judiciary C Chair Jay Morris sponsored a constitutional amendment during the last regular session that would have given the Louisiana Legislature the ability...
‘LaPolitics’: State auditor discusses corruption, watchdog position
LaPolitics: What are the most common ways that Louisiana local government entities get themselves in financial trouble?
Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack: Some entities struggle...
‘LaPolitics’: Landry is on a record pace issuing executive orders
Gov. Jeff Landry issued 138 executive orders during his first eight months in office, which represents the highest single-year tally of any governor dating...
A Q&A with mayoral candidate Ted James
Daily Report sat down with Democratic mayoral candidate Ted James to discuss his campaign and his vision for Baton Rouge. This interview has been...
Here’s when Baton Rouge’s mayoral candidates will debate
Editor's Note: This article has been updated since its original publication.
With the Baton Rouge mayoral race in full swing, voters will soon have the...
Applications are now open to fill LaMont Cole’s Metro Council seat
The Metro Council Administrator’s Office is now accepting applications for those interested in Lamont Cole’s vacant seat on the Metropolitan Council representing District 7.
Cole...
