Louisiana Politics

Deadline for March 24 primary is Wednesday

BATON ROUGE, LA -- Wednesday's the deadline to register to vote or to change parties for the presidential preference primary next month. Read More

Walker officially announces he's running against Holden

BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) - Mayor Pro-Tem Mike Walker, who at one point was current mayor Kip Holden's biggest ally, announced he plans on running against Holden in November. Read More

Governor Bobby Jindal wants the head of the Louisiana Association of Educators to resign

After a dispute last week, Governor Bobby Jindal wants the LAE executive director to resign. This comes from the Governor's bid to allow kids in poor-performing schools to attend private schools with state tax dollars. Read More  |  Watch the Video

Jindal's education reform plan reviewed by former Chief of Staff

BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) — At the Baton Rouge Press Club earlier today, Governor Jindal's Former Chief of Staff Timmy Teepell weighed in on education. Read More

Landrieu supports Jindal's education reform plan

BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) — Governor Jindal has another supporter in Senator Mary Landrieu when it comes to his education reform plan. Read More

Addis J-Turn plan to be discussed at public meeting tonight

ADDIS, La (FOX44) — A meeting between Addis residents and the DOTD will take places tonight due to the public outrage over a dangerous intersection in the town.  Read More

Planning Comittee tries to pass Amendment

BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) - The Sierra Club of Baton Rouge is concerned over a new Amendment that's changing the way subdivisions are built in Baton Rouge. Read More

Gov. Jindal reveals plan to reform Louisiana education system

BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) — Governor Bobby Jindal has made education reform the centerpiece of his second term in office. Today, he unveiled the plan he says will turn around Louisiana's struggling schools. Read More

Panhandlers could face fine in downtown Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) — A proposed ordinance could make it hard for folks to hit you up for money in the downtown area. Read More

Gov. Jindal starts second term with a swearing in cermony

BATON ROUGE,LA (FOX44) - The who's who of louisiana politics came out in style to watch Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal begin his second term in office. Read More  |  Watch the Video

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