The U.S. Senate is positioned to confirm at least 243 of President Joe Biden’s Democratic judicial nominees as he prepares to leave office, including 217 that had received official nods during this ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! — Tuesday, Nov. 19: Taunton Melville and Randy Hayden — Wednesday, Nov. 20: Former Rep. Scott McKnight, former Lt. Gov. Scott Angelle, Connie ...

With seven potential session days left, and passage of the full package looking less likely by the day, Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration and supporters of his overhaul effort are trying to figure out ...

The Society of Louisiana CPAs has been fortunate to work alongside our federal delegation on issues that matter to our state. Among these, one stands out not only for its immediate impact on Louisiana ...

Gov. Brian Kemp asked the state’s 51 government agencies for continued fiscal restraint when drafting their amended fiscal year 2025 and 2026 budgets. Most agencies adhered to his request even as the ...

Storied Indiana political columnist Brian Howey was honored Tuesday at a gala celebrating his 30th year at the helm of his namesake newsletter, Howey Politics Indiana. Howey was joined at the event by ...

ATLANTA – Despite dealing with over 60 bomb threats, Georgia’s election chief said Tuesday the state’s general election went smoothly. Georgia had a record turnout with nearly 5.3 million people ...

— THAT SPECIAL FEELING: Gov. Jeff Landry opened a mostly tax-focused special session with a speech that took shots at defenders of the current system while seeking to reassure local officials and ...

The mix of new lawmakers is eclectic Many newcomers are replacing retiring incumbents The legislature reconvenes Jan. 13 When lawmakers reconvene at the state Capitol on Jan. 13, there’ll be a cadre ...

Perhaps dozens of ballots remain uncounted in tight Cash-Stoner race for House District 25 Democratic challenger has conceded close race to Republican Rep. Dave Hall GOP leader not questioning narrow ...

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U.S. Sen. Mike Braun will be Indiana’s next governor Braun named lowering the cost of health care his top priority Property tax reform and a critical look at state agency finances are also planned ...