American politician and lawyer, Louisiana
Transgender Louisianans say they’ve lost an ally in the governor’s seat: Under Louisiana's new Republican governor, LGBTQ people and advocates fear previously ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/transgender-louisianans-say-ve-lost-ally-governors-seat-rcna149082
Will Sutton: Gov. Jeff Landry, bench your mock national anthem crisis: Gov. Jeff Landry's national anthem polemic isn't really about sports, or even patriotism ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/will-sutton-gov-landry-bench-the-national-anthem-crisis/article_c7de3423-0396-5fb0-ab49-e2b705ed197f.html
John Bel Edwards, others are being inducted into Louisiana Political Hall of Fame
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/john-bel-edwards-enters-louisiana-political-hall-of-fame/article_e1779700-5b51-5051-aa39-1e36976e33e2.html
These States Have Restricted Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth: As the issue of trans rights has become more political, states are increasingly banning ...
usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2023-03-30/what-is-gender-affirming-care-and-which-states-have-restricted-it-in-2023
Jeff Landry would choose who chairs university boards under this controversial bill
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/bill-would-let-jeff-landry-select-chairs-of-higher-ed-boards/article_6e4d81b4-e1df-52bb-a5cf-b10a8dc27abc.html
These Louisiana politicos backed Nikki Haley's bid for president: On Monday, the Nikki Haley for President campaign released its “Louisiana Leadership Team.”
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/nikki-haley-presidential-bid-drew-support-in-louisiana/article_3d92fc04-7aa9-58ab-b246-1602d5eff82c.html
Jeff Landry allows businesses to obtain generous tax breaks without creating jobs
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/jeff-landry-issues-order-for-companies-to-obtain-tax-breaks/article_1d7a3721-4383-592e-a037-28d2dd514acd.html
Jeff Landry is revamping Louisiana's job-promotion agency. Here's what we know now.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/jeff-landry-is-revamping-louisiana-economic-development/article_05361309-174f-5b49-a449-6c837c778601.html
'It is time to secure that entire city,' Jeff Landry says of New Orleans crime: Louisiana governor's special session starts and lawmakers file their first bills ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/it-is-time-to-secure-that-entire-city-jeff-landry-says-of-new-orleans-crime/article_723bfce0-ca58-5fa6-941f-81306e09bad2.html
Jeff Landry wants to make a big change to Louisiana's tax breaks for new industry
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/jeff-landry-to-kill-job-requirements-for-tax-break-program/article_6817c94c-9abb-52dc-a746-3b2d392ec95d.html
Ex gubernatorial candidate and transportation head Shawn Wilson moves to private sector
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/after-loss-for-governor-shawn-wilson-takes-industry-job/article_3ae147fa-3628-55d7-860d-113a2f71d6c7.html
Jeff Landry has 'no imminent' plans to scrap state parental leave policy: Gov. Jeff Landry has retained rules adopted last year that allow 70 ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/jeff-landry-keeps-parental-leave-for-state-employees-for-now/article_88bc62ab-6dee-53ae-b94f-7c2a7a210d3e.html
Louisiana voters sue over state’s new majority-Black congressional district: A group of Louisiana voters has filed a lawsuit against the state ...
thehill.com/elections/4444967-louisiana-voters-sue-over-states-new-majority-black-congressional-district/
Louisiana governor signs new Congressional maps into law: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed a bill Monday approving new Congressional maps that will create a ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4422849-louisiana-governor-signs-new-congressional-maps-into-law/
Louisiana lawmakers OK new congressional maps, adding Black-majority district : Louisiana’s state legislature passed a new congressional map Friday that will add ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4418862-louisiana-lawmakers-new-congressional-maps-second-black-majority-district/
Jeff Landry cites deficit in state finances, issues call for belt-tightening: Move comes a month after then-Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration forecasted a ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/a-cash-deficit-in-louisiana-what-jeff-landry-order-means/article_e2494101-cd1e-528e-87be-f455129e3091.html
Declare 'state of emergency' for Louisiana coast, Landry transition council says: Former Terrebonne Parish President Gordon Dove expected to be named governor's ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/landry-transition-team-calls-for-coast-state-of-emergency/article_f7d50abb-d96d-509b-b155-aba2a94e85ce.html
Jeff Landry inaugurated as Louisiana's 57th governor: 'Failure is not an option anymore'
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/jeff-landry-inaugurated-as-louisianas-57th-governor/article_831cd781-aca9-525b-87ac-b0cc645765cf.html
A look back at Louisiana Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' eight years in office: Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, currently the lone Democratic governor in the ...
apnews.com/article/edwards-louisiana-governor-democrat-73dcaa732f0246c010bcbd55337e8544
15 GOP-led states refuse federal funds to feed hungry children in summer: Several Republican-led states told BI they have existing programs to feed children ...
businessinsider.com/15-gop-states-refuse-federal-funds-feed-hungry-children-summer-2024-1
Jeff Landry transition committee calls for phasing out corporate and personal income taxes
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/jeff-landry-transition-committee-favors-income-tax-phaseout/article_a3a2a6e0-0292-5295-b625-08f2ef4f5070.html
Jeff Landry explores merging Louisiana's coastal agency with energy offices: The state agency overseeing coastal restoration and hurricane protection could be ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/gov-jeff-landry-wants-changes-to-louisianas-coastal-agency/article_1ff3bb2c-76e1-51c5-a15d-a61ff539fce1.html
Gov. Landry wants to speed up Louisiana coastal projects, signals further support of oil and gas
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/landry-aims-to-speed-la-coastal-projects-backs-oil-and-gas/article_8e5a86c4-48da-5a31-b56b-6ecf4d20e00e.html
On way out, Gov. John Bel Edwards ramps up relief for life prisoners: Gov. John Bel Edwards has spent his waning months in office doling out mercy at a pace ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/gov-john-bel-edwards-ramps-up-relief-for-life-prisoners/article_9501d280-0881-5db4-8bc4-f991aec94e5f.html
'Amazing Love of God Day' planned for Monday in Baton Rouge: Jan. 1 has been declared "Amazing Love of God Day" in Louisiana by Gov. John Bel Edwards ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/faith/amazing-love-of-god-day-planned-for-monday-in-baton-rouge/article_56a57ae6-a067-11ee-ab02-8bf09cac9464.html
“There’s no place like home."Gov. John Bel Edwards and his wife Donna look forward to returning to Tangipahoa Parish after eight years in the Governor’s ... Show more
John Bel Edwards touts gains, says Louisiana is better off after his 8 years as governor
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/john-bel-edwards-had-notable-successes-some-losses-as-governor/article_320287d6-161f-5e1c-990d-a0f5c7a9b789.html
Gov. John Bel Edwards to join New Orleans law firm when he leaves office. See which one.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/gov-john-bel-edwards-to-join-new-orleans-law-firm-when-he-leaves-office-see-which-one/article_a3e1e083-017f-5aaa-9094-57c12f70e66f.html
What will Gov.-elect Jeff Landry focus on in 2024? Here's what to know.: Gov.-elect Jeff Landry will take office on Jan. 8 as part of a new solidly-Republican ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/what-louisiana-issues-will-jeff-landry-focus-on-in-2024/article_132f9dcd-7ad7-5a56-9780-48e5e824f816.html
State budget czar Jay Dardenne will end 35-year political career in January: Jay Dardenne, who in January will end a 35-year career in Louisiana politics ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/jay-dardenne-retires-after-many-roles-in-louisiana-politics/article_3282bea0-1194-5486-a7eb-948f590c641b.html
Keep politics out of Louisiana's coastal protection efforts, Edwards urges as term ends
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/edwards-cites-billions-spent-on-hurricane-coast-restoration/article_1c8360e8-d6c6-50b8-8206-fbffdadd4d9c.html
Will Sutton: Louisiana politicians Kennedy, Edwards have slavery ties. We can do better.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/will-sutton-slavery-built-louisiana-wealth-what-now/article_d307b98f-3a10-5296-a284-6f5456a353c5.html
Louisiana corrections secretary under John Bel Edwards to stay on under Jeff Landry
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/john-bel-edwards-corrections-chief-to-stay-under-jeff-landry/article_e4c4a043-d60b-5dfd-979d-166c4d9004a6.html
Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards reflects on anti-abortion legacy: 'No regrets'
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/democrat-louisiana-governor-reflects-on-anti-abortion-legacy/article_baf5de58-4dce-5828-bb8c-b5195062503c.html
John Bel Edwards hosted poker games at Governor's Mansion. They were low stakes, he says
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/john-bel-edwards-hosted-poker-games-at-governors-mansion/article_678b0978-a391-5131-8e8c-2283820f5688.html
Louisiana Governor Sued Over Medical Board Diversity Rules: A nonprofit claims that Louisiana's law requiring the inclusion of two medical board members from ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/louisiana-governor-sued-over-medical-board-diversity-rules-2024a10000q2
Guest column: Democrats in the South need to learn lessons from John Bel Edwards' legacy
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/guest-column-democrats-need-to-learn-from-john-bel-edwards/article_f6255f1d-8b4b-5043-8854-3bd840bf6e72.html
Who is Madison Sheahan, Jeff Landry's new pick to head wildlife agency?: Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s new pick to head the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/who-is-jeff-landrys-pick-for-wildlife-and-fisheries-chief/article_800f1e9f-e474-5bed-be08-a86dc2abf847.html
Least popular US governor — Tate Reeves — is more popular than Biden: The least popular American governor, Republican Tate Reeves of Mississippi ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4330003-least-popular-us-governor-tate-reeves-is-more-popular-than-biden/
Stephanie Grace: Well, I did predict there'd be a House speaker from Louisiana...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/stephanie-grace-bidding-farewell-to-an-unpredictable-2023/article_9f80a580-d37a-5e25-a1c0-8cfc9b34660f.html
Jeff Landry taps new Superdome Commission members. See which prominent Democrat he named
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/jeff-landry-taps-new-superdome-commission-members-see-which-prominent-democrat-he-named/article_da3d02ae-aef5-5cb2-83f1-9ddb2fe40784.html
John Bel Edwards reflects on being Louisiana's Democratic governor, gives Jeff Landry advice
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/john-bel-edwards-republican-control-advice-for-jeff-landry/article_c03518dd-4481-5f86-b21d-d9d29af8714c.html
Matthew Block, John Bel Edwards' former right-hand man, joins Ochsner as CAO: Matthew Block, who was Gov. John Bel Edwards’ right-hand man and top lawyer until ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/matthew-block-john-bel-edwards-former-right-hand-man-joins-ochsner-as-cao/article_351c6e4a-e7bf-5b51-803e-703881e1be7f.html
Here's the first thing John Bel Edwards thinks Louisiana's next governor should do
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/john-bel-edwards-jeff-landry-should-do-this-first-next-year/article_78ad731c-2de2-5969-9061-1e2a79a0b486.html
These new Louisiana laws go into effect in 2024: child support, gender-affirming care, more
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/these-new-louisiana-laws-go-into-effect-in-2024/article_23fa26da-6bc7-5bb0-90ec-15306cabfa39.html
John Bel Edwards again warns against undoing criminal justice reforms: Gov. John Bel Edwards remarks as Gov.-elect Jeff Landry, who has criticized the 2017 ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/louisiana-governor-warns-against-undoing-prison-reforms/article_1a9180f3-30a7-5d62-b6ae-0db4765058aa.html
Jeff Landry, Louisiana's New Governor, Is an Advocate for Executions: Jeff Landry, the Louisiana attorney general who was just elected governor ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/jeff-landry-louisiana-governor-executions-1234885628/
Jeff Landry questions whether Louisiana can afford parental leave for its employees
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/jeff-landry-can-louisiana-afford-new-parental-leave-policy/article_2b60b8bc-fc06-5cbc-9c8d-ef0f67794004.html
What to expect in Kentucky's 2023 general election: Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear seeks a second term in the heavily Republican state on Tuesday in ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-to-expect-in-kentuckys-general-election
Quick Glance: The Impact of National Politics
- Visits and support for Andy Beshear and Daniel Cameron before an upcoming gubernatorial debate in October.
- Kentucky's gubernatorial race is at a critical point as Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear faces Trump-endorsed state Attorney General Daniel Cameron, testing the effectiveness of national politics.
- A recent Morning Consult poll found that 43% of Kentucky Republicans approve of Beshear.
- "Beshear has supporters," said Al Cross, Director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community at the University of Kentucky. "There are tens of thousands of people in the state for whom he is simply Andy."
How much cash will Louisiana have when Jeff Landry becomes governor? Here's what we know.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/see-how-much-cash-louisiana-will-have-under-new-gop-governor/article_03244215-02cf-5afc-87a3-db6a644d5395.html
On his way out, John Bel Edwards makes big change for Louisiana employees with children
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/john-bel-edwards-grants-paid-parental-leave-to-state-workers/article_6b6826fe-7eac-11ee-845c-ab97ccbcdf75.html
Jeff Landry turns to industry for advice on Louisiana's environmental, coastal threats
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/jeff-landry-turns-to-industry-for-environmental-advice/article_36f43559-897b-5d37-924e-20d14b6189a6.html
Will Sutton: Louisiana has made parental leave progress. Now, let's aim for even better.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/will-sutton-louisiana-has-made-parental-leave-progress-now-lets-aim-for-even-better/article_c8210d41-7068-5b8e-b2aa-d9368003d9ac.html
A 56-year era ends when Daniel Edwards retires as Tangipahoa Sheriff next year: The fathers battled so fiercely for the most powerful elected position in ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/tangipahoas-next-sheriff-wont-be-an-edwards-or-a-layrisson/article_59b7bbcc-e1bc-5533-bf77-d481a90fb872.html
John Bel Edwards approves plan to let seniors appeal test scores, bucking Republicans
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/gov-john-bel-edwards-reinstates-bese-plan/article_505faab8-78d4-11ee-9e4c-ebfc49fa958f.html
John Bel Edwards could call a special session over new congressional map: If state legislators are forced to adhere to a Jan. 15 deadline to redraw its ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/john-bel-edwards-is-mulling-special-session-call-on-new-map/article_7ae3e349-02a6-5b16-876a-cdc56d8832a2.html
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier will be next speaker of Louisiana House as rivals support him
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/state-rep-phillip-devillier-will-be-next-house-speaker/article_5cb4b55c-007d-551d-89f7-937ffd2aa65a.html
Legislature gets extra time to redraw congressional map to comply with Voting Rights Act
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/louisiana-gets-extra-time-to-redraw-congressional-map/article_dec2385a-d399-58d1-9bb2-6321635e708c.html
Louisiana health officials tout key step towards prestigious cancer treatment designation
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/new-orleans-health-officials-make-pact-on-cancer-care/article_c33baa58-6358-5540-8163-af2e80ba3c9e.html
Gov.-elect Jeff Landry announces key appointment; see who it is, who will work under them
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/louisiana-gov-elect-jeff-landry-names-top-budget-architect/article_940b5d16-9d62-5ed8-956b-5d0f59c75655.html
Louisiana has a notorious litter problem. Could this new inititaive help solve it?
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/new-lsu-litter-institute-to-tackle-louisianas-trash-problem/article_9756b6bc-f05d-5bf3-98cb-e3545a2b2249.html
Gerald Sticker wins race for Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff: Gerald Sticker was elected Saturday to be Tangipahoa Parish’s next sheriff, a job that will hand him a ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/elections/tangipahoa-parishs-next-sheriff-is-gerald-sticker/article_297989a1-1be7-5c62-8814-f90f085b65f0.html
Louisiana was a climate leader under John Bel Edwards. Will that change under Jeff Landry?
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/louisiana-a-climate-leader-faces-shift-under-jeff-landry/article_9dec6314-69c5-5d62-8a9d-599d9d1acc76.html
Editorial: A new paid leave plan will make parenting easier for state employees: In a time of record lows in the monthly unemployment reports, staffing is one of ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/our_views/editorial-a-new-paid-leave-plan-benefits-state-employees/article_cad1282a-9c2d-5760-9dba-ddde41902d1a.html
Don't abandon Louisiana's efforts to curb emissions, Edwards says as term in office ticks down
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/dont-abandon-louisianas-efforts-to-curb-emissions-edwards/article_92182596-709b-55b8-87aa-82e0cc7eea2f.html
Editorial: Jeff Landry, educators should rewrite new graduation rule for high schools
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/our_views/editorial-landry-educators-should-rewrite-new-grad-rules/article_89529316-13a9-5606-bd11-1eddfcc5266a.html
He's Mike Johnson. But he's Mike Johnson, too: Johnsons chuckle over mistaken identity
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/louisiana-mike-johnsons-chuckle-over-mistaken-identity/article_b13c24d1-d4e8-5b2e-9026-f856afaa0379.html
Death-row clemency fight in Louisiana turns to control of state pardon board: Jeff Landry, the attorney general and governor-elect, opposes clemency petitions ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/courts/death-row-clemency-fight-in-louisiana-turns-to-control-of-state-pardon-board/article_282c139a-d105-5cf4-a1ec-ca8cee8f5663.html
Democrats lean into abortion fight in deep-red Kentucky governor’s race: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s reelection battle against Republican Attorney General ...
cnn.com/2023/10/26/politics/kentucky-governor-race-abortion-rights/
Quick Glance: Democrats emphasize abortion fight in Kentucky governor’s race
- Cameron would sign a bill into law that includes exceptions for rape and incest in Kentucky's abortion law, if elected and sent one by the GOP-led legislature.
- Beshear highlighted that Cameron personally opposes exceptions for victims of rape and incest, despite not explicitly stating it. He referenced a Kentucky Right to Life survey where Cameron expressed his opposition to those exceptions.
- Beshear said, 'When someone shows you who they are, believe them.'
- Cameron criticized Beshear for vetoing a bill in April 2022 that aimed to ban abortion after 15 weeks.
Republican Jeff Landry wins the Louisiana governor's race, reclaims office for GOP
apnews.com/article/louisiana-governor-race-election-2023-ed79c5a80af6e59593985c9be4ce5dc8
Quick Glance: Jeff Landry wins Louisiana governor's race, restores office for Republicans
- Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry, backed by former President Donald Trump, has emerged victorious in the Louisiana governor's race, defeating a crowded field of candidates.
- The last time there was no gubernatorial runoff in Louisiana was in 2011 and 2007, when Republican Bobby Jindal won the state's top position.
- Landry, 52, has significantly raised the profile of the attorney general's office since assuming office in 2016.
- Landry has been involved in repeated clashes with Edwards over state matters, including LGBTQ rights, state finances, and the death penalty.
Booze, beads and art among unclaimed gifts lavished upon billionaire Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker
apnews.com/article/illinois-pritzker-gifts-whiskey-tequila-painting-billionaire-f6d53ac72244c59191ebe5628ac8a818
John Bel Edwards urges prayer, blood donations after huge Louisiana I-55 crash: Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards urged prayer and blood donations to help treat ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/louisiana-governor-pray-donate-blood-after-huge-i-55-crash/article_3fbcadcf-bbed-5784-b003-02630e142a00.html
Gov. John Bel Edwards, Amtrak sign pact on New Orleans - Baton Rouge rail service
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/gov-john-bel-edwards-amtrak-sign-pact-on-new-orleans---baton-rouge-rail/article_2bf7fb98-7027-515b-82d9-2f17f7723eae.html
John Bel Edwards says Donald Trump asked him to switch parties to Republican: Former President Donald Trump asked Gov. John Bel Edwards several years ago to ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/national_politics/john-bel-edwards-says-trump-asked-him-to-become-republican/article_1efecb91-5da0-592e-be1d-26b68dcdd5c9.html
Clancy DuBos: Da Winnas & Da Loozas election recap — GOP wins, Dems fail to eat their own
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/clancy-dubos-da-winnas--da-loozas-election-2023-recap/article_e9edbaa1-e53d-5299-aabd-31e094c452dc.html
Louisiana denies clemency hearings to five death row prisoners: There was a rush to hold hearings before the anti-death penalty governor, John Bel Edwards ...
theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/14/louisiana-denies-clemency-hearings-to-five-death-row-prisoners
Nun accuses Louisiana of blocking death row clemency appeals in lawsuit: Sister Helen Prejean, known for 1995 film Dead Man Walking, accues board of pardons of ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/09/sister-helen-prejean-death-row-clemency-louisiana-lawsuit
GOP donor wants his money back after candidate hires Corey Lewandowski: An alleged unwanted advance causes ripples in Louisiana's gubernatorial primary two ...
politico.com/news/2023/09/25/john-odom-jeff-landry-corey-lewandowski-00117843
Why This LSU Professor Quit His Job As Soon As He Heard the Election Results: Robert Mann quit while he was ahead.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/10/why-robert-mann-quit-lsu.html
When daylight saving ends, don’t be surprised if you feel these health impacts: Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, Nov. 5, moving the clocks in most U.S ...
richmond.com/life-entertainment/nation-world/wellness/daylight-saving-time-health-impacts/article_f5327df9-87f3-5f95-b5af-254e060aa23a.html
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