According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office, 69% of residents voted in favor of the new millage to increase Pointe Coupee Fire District Four’s budget.
Livingston Parish voters have said no to a new tax that would have funded pay increases for public school teachers and other school employees in that parish.
One of Louisiana’s top lawmakers is sparring with state health officials, blaming them for confusion that has led to the legalization of hemp products that can get people high.
Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration spent $12,305 of state money on premium seating at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the Saints-Vikings football game in London last year.
Sen. Bodi White (R) first came to the legislature in 2004 and has served in many roles since that time, including as the Chairman of the Senate Finance and Vice Chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
U.S. House Rep. Garret Graves declined to say whether he’s running for Louisiana governor, according to reporter Julie O’Donoghue of The Louisiana Illuminator.
Voters in the Dec. 10 election decided it was no longer appropriate for the governor to make certain position appointments without from the Louisiana Legislature.
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office, the early voting period will run between Saturday, Nov. 26, and Saturday, Dec. 3 (excluding Sunday, Nov. 27).
The House Republican conference has elected Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) to serve as majority leader when the next session of Congress begins in January.
Incumbent Mayor Pete Panepinto will face political newcomer Tracy Washington Wells, who is the wife of City Councilman Devon Wells, in a special runoff election that will take place on Dec. 10.