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Louisiana political news
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2019
No news has been posted yet for this year.
2018
- The Federal Vacancy Count 1/31/2018 Feb 01, 2018
2017
- The Federal Vacancy Count 10/25/2017 Oct 25, 2017
- The Federal Vacancy Count 8/29/2017 Aug 30, 2017
- The Federal Vacancy Count 6/28/2017 Jun 28, 2017
2016
- The Federal Vacancy Count 8/31/2016 Aug 31, 2016
- The Federal Vacancy Count 6/29/2016 Jun 29, 2016
- The Federal Vacancy Count 2/24/2016 Feb 24, 2016
2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Louisiana state Sen. Brown charged with domestic battery Nov 30, 2015
- State Legislative Tracker: North Carolina Gov. McCrory signs Medicaid privatization bill Sep 28, 2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Former state senator disqualified from ballot in Louisiana Sep 21, 2015
- The Federal Vacancy Count 7/29/2015 Jul 29, 2015
- The Tuesday Count: Signatures submitted for marijuana in Ohio; state legislature strikes back Jul 07, 2015
- The Tuesday Count: First marijuana measure certified for a 2016 statewide ballot Mar 17, 2015
- The Federal Vacancy Count 3/11/2015 Mar 11, 2015
2014
- Louisiana judicial elections summary, 2014 Dec 19, 2014
- Few surprises in Louisiana school board general elections Dec 08, 2014
- Lingering Louisiana school board races to be decided in Dec. 6 runoff Nov 25, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Candidate in contempt of court and a 3-month retirement Sep 18, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Party switches and the soaring cost of campaigning Sep 11, 2014
- JP Election Brief: More lawsuits plus appellate court campaigning Sep 04, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Florida primary results are in; supreme court races are heating up Aug 28, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Lawsuits about elections and continuing controversies Aug 14, 2014
- The Federal Vacancy Count 8/13/2014 Aug 13, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Utah candidate facing charges Jul 28, 2014
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/23/2014 Jul 23, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Election laws challenged Jul 03, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: North Dakota ballot measure election held during June primary Jun 11, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Judgement day for statewide and local measures in California's primary election Jun 03, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Illinois 2014 ballot - Double the measures, double the fun Apr 15, 2014
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/19/2014 Mar 19, 2014
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/8/2014 Jan 08, 2014
2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Gun laws challenged and a cat gets rich Dec 12, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Bottle service, murder and television Nov 29, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Marriage, juvenile sentences and a jury stalker Nov 21, 2013
- McAllister defeats Riser for seat in Louisiana runoff special election Nov 18, 2013
- Louisiana Republican candidates face off in runoff special election Nov 15, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Death penalty, guns, and parental rights Nov 14, 2013
- Candidates seek congressional seat in Louisiana special election Oct 18, 2013
- Louisiana state representative resigns amid fraud charges Aug 31, 2013
- Rep. Alexander announces retirement in Louisiana Aug 07, 2013
- Louisiana state senator switches party Jul 31, 2013
- Louisiana Representative switches to Republican Party Jul 15, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Recalls move forward in Colorado Jun 24, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Number of 2014 ballot measures continues to rise Jun 18, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Transport in court Jun 13, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: End of Louisiana's 2013 legislative session brings most recent referrals Jun 11, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: More controversy in New York May 20, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/15/2013 May 15, 2013
- Louisiana State Senate honors fallen soldiers May 14, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Life and privacy May 09, 2013
- Louisiana bill to cap scholarship program fails to pass committee May 01, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Football, self-defense and adoption issues Apr 18, 2013
- Louisiana's Jindal pulls income tax elimination plan Apr 16, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Louisiana Legislature Convenes Apr 08, 2013
- Louisiana State Legislature prefiles over 900 bills Mar 31, 2013
- Jindal details plan for eliminating Louisiana income tax Mar 15, 2013
- Local ballot measures are on the rise, new report shows information scarcity Mar 08, 2013
- Governor Jindal proposes new Louisiana budget Feb 28, 2013
- Louisiana legislature faces new gun bills Feb 14, 2013
- Tax, budget process reforms loom over Louisiana legislature Jan 31, 2013
- Jindal proposes elimination of income taxes in Louisiana Jan 11, 2013
2012
- Hughes wins runoff election for Louisiana Supreme Court seat Dec 10, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Southeast Regional State Executive Officials Dec 10, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Louisiana Congressional Seats Dec 07, 2012
- Louisiana legislators seek legal opinion on budget constitutionality Nov 30, 2012
- Louisiana universities seek more leeway in tuition pricing Nov 15, 2012
- Louisiana election recap, 2012 Nov 14, 2012
- JP Election Brief: 2012 State Supreme Court Results Nov 07, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Costly campaigns and a 12-way race Nov 01, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Southeast Regional State Executive Officials Oct 30, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Louisiana Congressional Seats Oct 30, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 Regional Ballot Measure Breakdown Series: South Central region Oct 26, 2012
- 2012 State Supreme Court Elections Oct 19, 2012
- JP Election Brief: The Supreme Court Special Oct 18, 2012
- Louisiana Supreme Court internally decides next Chief Justice Oct 17, 2012
- Prospects for Louisiana special session dim as hospital begins to close Oct 16, 2012
- Louisiana governor, legislature dispute over unilateral budget cuts Oct 01, 2012
- State Legislative Tracker: Recall campaign targeting Louisiana Speaker of the House fails Sep 24, 2012
- Attorney General sends Louisiana back to legislature for contract approval Sep 15, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Election preview for all thirty-six states Sep 06, 2012
- Federal judge rules in favor of Johnson for chief justice Sep 05, 2012
- Louisiana court succession strife attracts political attention Aug 28, 2012
- The Executive Summary: Change is in the air for state executive offices in Louisiana, North Dakota and Vermont Aug 23, 2012
- JP Election Brief: High court races setting the tone Aug 23, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: More ballot removals than certifications lead to total decrease Aug 14, 2012
- Qualifying opens for general election in Louisiana Aug 14, 2012
- Qualifying deadline looms for Louisiana candidates Aug 10, 2012
- Jindal's education reform plan gets the go-ahead from 1st Circuit Court Aug 01, 2012
- Taxicab rule case goes to Louisiana federal court Jul 31, 2012
- Bobby Jindal weighs in on Washington's gubernatorial race Jul 13, 2012
- Chief Justice succession controversy in Louisiana now includes lawsuit Jul 10, 2012
- Judge William Crain to run for appellate court in 2012 Jun 29, 2012
- State Legislative Tracker: Louisiana prepares for possible special sessions Jun 25, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Gargantuan rise in proposals leaves a hefty ballot measure total Jun 19, 2012
- Successor for Chief Justice Kimball an issue in Louisiana Jun 15, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Four state legislatures send cascade of measures to ballot Jun 05, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Ballot measure total hits the century mark May 29, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: 2012 ballot measure total hits the century mark May 29, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Focus on the Gulf States and Northwest May 17, 2012
- Retirement changes pass Louisiana Senate committee May 15, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/2/2012 May 02, 2012
- State legislator named chair of Louisiana Democratic Party Apr 30, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Florida gets ready as Alabama wraps up (and more!) Apr 26, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Changing the rules in Florida and Nevada (and more!) Apr 19, 2012
- Governor and House Speaker targets of recall efforts Apr 14, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 4/4/2012 Apr 04, 2012
- Independent law firm report suggests Jindal's retirement bills are unconstitutional Mar 31, 2012
- Louisiana sues county in Arkansas over photocopies Mar 16, 2012
- Louisiana state Senators question assumptions of Jindal's budget Mar 15, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Heading south with news from Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and Texas Mar 15, 2012
- Louisiana state House to reconsider polling times Feb 29, 2012
- Former governor touts achievements of diversity in Louisiana Feb 28, 2012
- Jindal touts Louisiana conservatism at Conservative Political Action Conference Feb 15, 2012
- Louisiana appellate court travels the circuit Feb 15, 2012
- Louisiana's superintendent of education no longer the highest paid state executive in the nation Feb 01, 2012
- Robert Burgess censured by Louisiana Supreme Court Jan 27, 2012
- Judge, Attorney General face-off in Louisiana over lawyers in oil spill case Jan 16, 2012
- Gov. Jindal begins second term with an eye toward educational reform Jan 13, 2012
2011
- Louisiana insurer must pay $93M, Supreme Court rules Dec 28, 2011
- Louisiana to elect one of five public service commissioners in 2012 Dec 15, 2011
- Jenkins appointed to Orleans Parish District Court Dec 14, 2011
- Two Louisiana judges win run-off elections Nov 25, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Court presence steadily increasing in redistricting Nov 18, 2011
- Election preview: Voters go to polls tomorrow in Louisiana for 25 state legislative races Nov 18, 2011
- Election preview: to ban Louisiana real estate transfer taxes or not Nov 18, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: 2011 ballot measure results give a segue to 2012 Nov 15, 2011
- Louisiana attorney general sues to retain congressional seats Nov 15, 2011
- New Orleans judges spend big on state-funded trips Nov 11, 2011
- Jane Triche-Milazzo confirmed by Senate for Louisiana judgeship Nov 08, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/2/2011 Nov 02, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: donations provide big backdrop as 2011 elections take center stage Oct 25, 2011
- Competitiveness dips in 2011 state legislative elections compared to 2010 Oct 25, 2011
- State Legislative Tracker: Louisiana incumbents dominate legislative primaries Oct 24, 2011
- Election results: 2011 Louisiana primary Oct 23, 2011
- Election aftermath: Republicans maintain control of Louisiana state senate Oct 23, 2011
- Election aftermath: Republicans sweep state executive races Oct 23, 2011
- Election aftermath: 3 Louisiana measures approved, 2 defeated in primaries (updated) Oct 23, 2011
- Election results: Louisiana ballot measures Oct 23, 2011
- Election results: Louisiana state executive offices Oct 22, 2011
- Election preview: Louisiana ballot measures focus on state budget funds Oct 21, 2011
- Election preview: 144 legislative seats up for election in Louisiana on Saturday Oct 20, 2011
- Election preview: Seven state executive races in Louisiana Oct 20, 2011
- New Orleans City Attorney confirmed as newest Louisiana federal judge Oct 19, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: a budget-heavy October ballot approaches for Louisiana Oct 18, 2011
- State Legislative Tracker: Louisiana all set for primaries on Saturday Oct 17, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/12/2011 Oct 12, 2011
- Election outlook: Ballotpedia's final predictions for state executive elections Oct 12, 2011
- Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measure Breakdown: Louisiana and Maine Oct 06, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/5/2011 Oct 05, 2011
- Suspension recommended for attorney of ex-Judge Thomas Porteous Sep 27, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: 2011 elections near, final ballot wording cleared Sep 20, 2011
- Election outlook: Ballotpedia predicts no partisan changes in state executive offices Sep 14, 2011
- New judge appointed to New Orleans Traffic Court Sep 14, 2011
- Louisiana Agriculture and Insurance Commissioner races draw last minute challengers, Treasurer unopposed Sep 09, 2011
- Louisiana Sec. of State and Attorney General races draw no Democratic contenders Sep 09, 2011
- Ten candidates in race for Louisiana governor Sep 09, 2011
- Commission rates efficiency of Orleans Parish judges Aug 24, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: states solidify ballots, while others face legal challenges Aug 16, 2011
- LeBlanc, Hall to serve as officers in the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana Aug 13, 2011
- Three months to go - Ballotpedia predicts changes in three state executive offices for Democrats Aug 10, 2011
- All eyes on Louisiana's lieutenant governor election Jul 28, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/20/2011 Jul 20, 2011
- Clinton Smith appointed temporary Orleans Parish Traffic Court judge Jul 13, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: No southern hospitality in the South Carolina Senate Jul 01, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: rare occurrences show a 2011 boost, 2012 cutback Jun 28, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: DOJ approves maps in Louisiana, Virginia Jun 24, 2011
- Alarcon announces retirement from Louisiana District Court in Orleans Parish Jun 23, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Christmas on June 10 for Californians: Draft maps arrive Jun 10, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/8/2011 Jun 08, 2011
- Louisiana House votes against minority judgeship bill Jun 08, 2011
- Legislature approves bill to build new Livingston Parish courthouse May 27, 2011
- Louisiana Speaker of the House pulls the plug on a higher education merger May 19, 2011
- And the (gubernatorial) nominees are... May 18, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: Texas may push 2011's ballot count over the edge May 17, 2011
- Higginson nominated for federal Circuit Court judgeship in New Orleans May 10, 2011
- Hensgens wins District 47 special election May 02, 2011
- U.S. 5th Circuit Court upholds Louisiana court's adoption ruling Apr 30, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Citizen activist organizations work to reform redistricting Apr 22, 2011
- Louisiana legislator sponsors bill to create an independent redistricting commission Apr 20, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Virginia legislature sends maps to governor's desk, inching closer to an on-time completion of the process Apr 15, 2011
- In Louisiana, it's a redistricting map!...sort of... Apr 13, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits dominate early stages of redistricting processes Apr 08, 2011
- With one week remaining, still no finalized Congressional map in Louisiana Apr 05, 2011
- Huval wins District 46 special election Apr 03, 2011
- Obama nominates two to fill federal court vacancies Apr 01, 2011
- April 2 is election day in Louisiana Apr 01, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Deadlines looming for many states in redistricting process Apr 01, 2011
- Pelican State politicos sweat it out on redistricting Mar 29, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Final local census figures delivered as states dive into data Mar 25, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Tensions mounting in the states Mar 24, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: New Jersey adds 11th commission member, Mississippi House introduces new map Mar 04, 2011
- Obama nominates three to federal district court seats Mar 03, 2011
- No pay raises for Louisiana judges this year Feb 25, 2011
- Special election victory in Louisiana gives GOP majority Feb 20, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Redistricting affects more than Congressional and state legislative districts Feb 18, 2011
- Baton Rouge court ruling enforces fees on criminal defendants Feb 12, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Push for redistricting commissions increases among minority parties Feb 11, 2011
- Mergers & Education test Governor Bobby Jindal's Mettle Feb 10, 2011
- Louisiana Attorney General switches political party affiliation Feb 03, 2011
- Four states to receive local census population data this week Feb 01, 2011
- Two special election candidates avert run-offs in Louisiana Jan 24, 2011
- Louisiana and the U.S. Government trade barbs over the response to the 2010 BP Oil Spill Jan 16, 2011
- Republican Governors Association will be headed by former campaign manager to Virginia's Bob McDonnell Jan 03, 2011
2010
- States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
- U.S. Census Bureau announces official figures for 2011 reapportionment Dec 21, 2010
- Judge in 20-plus State Attorney General suit expresses skepticism on mandate Dec 20, 2010
- Ballotpedia takes a first look at the 2011 governors' contests Dec 13, 2010
- Senate convicts Louisiana judge on four impeachment charges Dec 10, 2010
- Thirteen legislators in five states leave Dems for the GOP Nov 30, 2010
- Louisiana voters approve 8 of the 10 proposed amendments Nov 08, 2010
- Louisiana: First state to finish reporting election results Nov 03, 2010
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Southeast ballot measures Oct 28, 2010
- Louisiana wraps up early voting for November election Oct 26, 2010
- Louisiana votes, both Amendments approved Oct 04, 2010
- Louisiana early voting ends, state gears up for October 2 election Sep 28, 2010
- Louisiana district judge resigns from case involving slaying of prison guard Sep 11, 2010
- Louisiana Public Affairs Research Council releases October amendment guide Sep 02, 2010
- Judge Downing to resign Jul 20, 2010
- Louisiana Legislative session ends, twelve constitutional amendments approved for fall voting Jun 24, 2010
- Louisiana federal judges confirmed Jun 16, 2010
- Two Louisiana ballot questions potentially headed for fall elections May 11, 2010
- Louisiana Court of Appeal judge announces retirement May 04, 2010
- Longest serving judge in Louisiana to retire in 2011 Apr 25, 2010
- Impeachment trial begins for Louisiana federal judge Apr 14, 2010
- Louisiana Court of Appeals judge announces bid for re-election Mar 31, 2010
- Louisiana Supreme Court delivers ruling against pipeline companies Mar 20, 2010
- Louisiana federal judge impeached Mar 11, 2010
- Louisiana Supreme Court overturns ruling and disqualifies candidate Mar 05, 2010
- Federal judge nominated for Louisiana Feb 09, 2010
- Louisiana court suspends attorney Jan 31, 2010
- Six ballot measures approved for the Louisiana ballot Jan 29, 2010
- Louisiana Supreme Court bans former judge from practicing law Jan 23, 2010
- New judge appointed to Louisiana appellate court Jan 21, 2010
- Former judge disbarred by Louisiana Supreme Court Jan 20, 2010
2009
- Impeachment proceedings against Thomas Porteous to continue Nov 18, 2009
- Clark defeats Faircloth for seat on Louisiana Supreme Court Oct 18, 2009
- Recall efforts dropped, mayor announces resignation Oct 11, 2009
- Jefferson Parish School Board $200 million bond issue on hold Sep 09, 2009
- West Feliciana sales tax measure on November ballot Aug 18, 2009
- Louisiana Supreme Court race candidates qualified Aug 13, 2009
- Council vote reversed on development of stockyard site Jul 14, 2009
- Nominees for LA Supreme Court vacancy announced Jul 10, 2009
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