Louisiana Politics, Elections and State Legislature News

Presidential Debate: First reactions, key moments (with video)

By Scott Goldman, National Desk / Central Desk: Election 2012

October 17, 2012, 6:35AM

The second Presidential debate is in the books, and it certainly had plenty of big moments, both for President Obama and for Gov. Mitt Romney. Full story »

Tension runs high as President Obama, Mitt Romney clash in town-hall debate

By The Associated Press / Central Desk: Election 2012

October 17, 2012, 6:30AM

The open-stage format left the two men free to stroll freely across a red-carpeted stage, and they did. Full story »

Presidential debate: Read Jarvis DeBerry and James Varney's discussion and join the conversation

By Editorial page staff, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune

October 16, 2012, 10:03PM

Watch NOLA.com/Times-Picayune columnists Jarvis DeBerry and James Varney live-tweet tonight's presidential debate and join the conversation! Full story »

Head of LSU public hospitals says federal health law will eventually affect system

By Laura Maggi, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune

October 16, 2012, 7:57PM

The new federal health care law will make it difficult for LSU's public hospital system to maintain current levels of service in coming years unless Louisiana joins the expansion of Medicaid laid out in the law, the new head of the system said Tuesday. Dr. Frank Opelka, who took the reins of the hospital system last month, noted that... Full story »

City Council heeds Covington mayor's request by killing his pay raise

By Kim Chatelain, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune

October 16, 2012, 7:40PM

Had it been approved, an ordinance on Tuesday night's Covington City Council agenda would have given Mayor Mike Cooper a 2 percent pay increase beginning in January. But Cooper, who found himself the subject of a pay raise debate a year ago, said this week he wanted no part of the salary hike. So the City Council obliged, pulling the... Full story »

St. Bernard Parish Council strikes down 2012 budget amendments

By Benjamin Alexander-Bloch, Staff Writer The Times-Picayune

October 16, 2012, 7:18PM

Parish Council members say they need more time to review the finances Full story »

Barnes & Noble founder to build 100 more homes in New Orleans

By Bruce Eggler, The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune

October 16, 2012, 7:00PM

Project Home Again previously built 101 energy-efficient, single-family homes in Gentilly Full story »

New Orleans councilwoman says she was not aware she voted to reduce her assessments

By Bruce Eggler, The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune

October 16, 2012, 6:42PM

Cynthia Hedge-Morrell said she was not aware that two properties owned by her and her husband were on the list of reductions the council approved Full story »

Governor Bobby Jindal heads to New York to spin at second presidential debate

By Jeff Adelson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune

October 16, 2012, 6:16PM

Jindal will attend a fundraiser on Wednesday before returning to Louisiana. Full story »

Presidential Debate: How social media reacted (with video)

By Scott Goldman, National Desk / Central Desk: Election 2012

October 16, 2012, 6:10PM

It was quite a rematch. President Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney squared off in the second of three scheduled debates Tuesday night at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. What follows is a "Storify" -- a compilation, in real time, of highlights from various social media outlets, ranging from political experts on Twitter to photos on Instagram. Add your thoughts...... Full story »

Incumbent 4th Circuit judge faces challenger recruited by his brother

By Laura Maggi, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune

October 16, 2012, 6:08PM

Charles Jones admits he thought about bailing on race, but changed his mind Full story »

Candidates for 4th Circuit Court of Appeal, Division H

By Laura Maggi, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune

October 16, 2012, 5:52PM

SANDRA CABRINA JENKINS Personal Political Philosophy and platform CHARLES JONES Personal Political Philosophy and platform Full story »

Former Netanyahu chief of staff likes Jeff Landry

By Bruce Alpert, Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune

October 16, 2012, 5:38PM

A former Israeli official and political consultant speaks out against Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette. Full story »

Sewerage & Water Board urged to reform before voting on rate hikes

By Claire Galofaro, The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune

October 16, 2012, 5:28PM

Full board meets Wednesday to take up proposed increases for water, sewer customers Full story »

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Five things to watch for in Tuesday's presidential debate

By The Associated Press The Associated Press

October 16, 2012, 4:55PM

Five things to watch for when President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney meet in their second debate: 1. A REBOUND? After taking a drubbing in the first debate, Obama's under big pressure to step up his game Tuesday night. He'll try to show energy and passion. Look for him to challenge Romney's claims more often, too. Obama's... Full story »