Louisiana Politics

In the last 6 hours

39 candidates qualify to run for Louisiana’s 6 congressional districts WRKF13:28

Earlier today

Louisiana doctor says Trump’s MMR vaccine change ‘makes no sense’ KSLA00:00

Yesterday

Trump executive order reduces recommended childhood vaccines; Louisiana doctor says MMR change ‘makes no sense’ KNOE23:48 11-Aug-26

New Orleans school rules remain unchanged as Trump seeks childhood vaccine changes Fox 823:31 11-Aug-26

Lawsuit challenging Ball mayoral candidate’s electoral bid shelved for ‘lack of evidence’ KALB23:17 11-Aug-26

Tracked changes: An Entergy exec ghostwrote Louisiana PSC motions supporting Meta, Hyundai New Orleans Public Radio12:01 11-Aug-26

Louisiana AG says 'transparency' in public health is needed to restore trust amid Fauci scandal Just The News02:40 11-Aug-26

In the last 7 days

Rep. Julia Letlow bought Meta stock after signing an NDA with the company, records show New Orleans Public Radio22:58 10-Aug-26

Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker to give keynote address at Louisiana Tech’s summer commencement KNOE21:43 10-Aug-26

“AI-Powered” Surveillance Networks are Worse Than You Know Current Affairs19:20 10-Aug-26

Today in History: August 29, Hurricane Katrina strikes Louisiana Connecticut Post18:20 10-Aug-26

Louisiana U.S. House Candidate Filing Closes Ballot Access News (Weblog)01:01 10-Aug-26

Sen. Bill Cassidy says his decision to confirm Todd Blanche wasn't "black or white" CBS News18:52 9-Aug-26

Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 9, 2026 CBS News15:59 9-Aug-26

Kamala Harris says Democrats ‘must have a certain kind of ruthlessness’ as 2028 talk continues Washington Examiner05:42 9-Aug-26

Vibrio bacteria cases rise in Louisiana: How the ‘flesh-eating’ infection spreads and who is at risk The Financial Express18:25 8-Aug-26

Miguez jumps into 6th District race, but Trump endorsement uncertain KALB04:13 8-Aug-26

Kamala Harris appeared at New Orleans back-to-school rally Fox 803:55 8-Aug-26

New Orleans students get advice from Kamala Harris at back-to-school rally New Orleans Public Radio03:39 8-Aug-26

Radio Free New Hampshire: Biting the Bullet In Depth NH00:39 8-Aug-26

Louisiana health department documents five deaths from flesh-eating bacteria infections Just The News00:35 8-Aug-26

Westlake gets new mayor; Calcasieu, Beauregard DAs reelected KPLC00:09 8-Aug-26

Kamala Harris Speaks at Back to School Rally in New Orleans C-Span (Video)23:48 7-Aug-26

Five people die from flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana, health officials say Just The News19:09 7-Aug-26

Cassidy Says He Will Back Blanche, Paving Way for Confirmation NOTUS16:12 7-Aug-26

Blanche's Confirmation Now Hinges On A Senator Scorned By Trump--After He Loses Another Vote Forbes15:53 7-Aug-26

Blanche’s confirmation is in doubt as Murkowski opposes attorney general nomination Los Angeles Times15:23 7-Aug-26

RWE Reaches $1.22 Billion Deal With Trump Administration To Exit U.S. Offshore Wind Projects The Dallas Express15:07 7-Aug-26

US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects BBC10:58 7-Aug-26

Trump's buybacks of offshore wind leases hit $4B Gulf News03:03 7-Aug-26

RWE does deal with Trump administration to relinquish offshore wind leases Riviera Maritime Media00:01 7-Aug-26

Ruston mayor says Amtrak service would boost economy, universities and Center for the Blind KNOE23:56 6-Aug-26

Louisiana school board and federal government end 61 years of segregation monitoring Connecticut Post23:39 6-Aug-26

Republicans compete for Trump endorsement in Louisiana’s congressional elections KALB22:45 6-Aug-26

Trump reaches $1.2B deal with offshore wind company to end projects The Independent21:40 6-Aug-26

Another offshore wind developer exits California in $1.22-billion deal with Trump administration Los Angeles Times21:32 6-Aug-26

Trump administration’s latest buyback of offshore wind leases brings total to nearly $4 billion Courthouse News19:11 6-Aug-26

Trump administration will buy back company's offshore wind leases off 3 states in a $1.2B deal MailOnline17:50 6-Aug-26

Rwe’s $1.22B exit marks the latest in Trump’s billion-dollar offshore wind buyouts—now topping… Fortune17:09 6-Aug-26

Before Teacher Shield is needed, provide resources to prevent aggression The Lens12:31 6-Aug-26

Monroe Amtrak system is not an if but a when, Mayor Ellis says KNOE00:30 6-Aug-26

Trump EPA Plan to Put Louisiana in Charge of Toxic Coal Ash Threatens Drinking Water CleanTechnica00:02 6-Aug-26

Louisiana has waited three years for computer update to move the state beyond clunky old expungement process The Lens12:41 5-Aug-26

In the last month

Cuts to Louisiana food stamps lead to hunger: 10 facts The Lens12:44 4-Aug-26

Alexandria mayor reacts to city being ranked 5 in top 10 crime risk report KALB22:16 3-Aug-26

Louisiana to launch investigation following Fauci hearing Fox News21:45 2-Aug-26

New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board Transferred To City Control New Orleans Public Radio12:04 1-Aug-26

Judge sends Meta subpoena fight to full Public Service Commission New Orleans Public Radio22:17 31-Jul-26

Louisiana Supreme Court upholds law cutting New Orleans judgeships New Orleans Public Radio20:45 31-Jul-26

Louisiana’s Obamacare drop rate among the nation’s largest The Lens13:38 31-Jul-26

Former Sulphur Mayor Ron LeLeux dies KPLC03:03 31-Jul-26

‘Finally, It’s Over’: Ball Mayor speaks out after being cleared by State Police KALB22:56 30-Jul-26

Trump approval of a gigantic offshore Louisiana LNG port ignores significant risks The Lens12:06 30-Jul-26

New Orleans mayor outlines Canal Street ‘Renaissance’ initiative Fox 811:40 29-Jul-26

New Orleans mayor outlines 3-phase Canal Street Renaissance Initiative Fox 800:37 29-Jul-26

Speaker Johnson credits Trump tariffs as a net positive for Louisiana despite challenges Just The News04:07 28-Jul-26

‘Somebody’s life is at stake’ — Louisiana advocates push for fair, representative juries The Lens12:42 27-Jul-26

Maga Senator Rips Trump’s ‘Hair Trigger’ Deal The Daily Beast23:29 26-Jul-26

Transcript: Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026 CBS News17:42 26-Jul-26

Brian Fitzpatrick Makes the Case for Callais Reason (Weblog)16:55 25-Jul-26

Trump expands Ratepayer Protection Pledge for AI data centers; Landry attends White House event Fox 803:20 25-Jul-26

Mayor Moreno says she’s ‘moved beyond’ conflict with state officials KSLA02:14 25-Jul-26

Jeffries alleges ‘voter suppression’ after Black lawmaker retires in wake of Supreme Court… The Washington Times19:19 24-Jul-26

Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields (D) Holds Press Conference C-Span (Video)16:50 24-Jul-26

‘Gag order’: More than 100 Louisiana state employees signed NDAs with Gov. Landry’s office New Orleans Public Radio13:08 24-Jul-26

259 Democrats Urge Court to Keep Abortion Pill Rules NewsMax00:15 24-Jul-26

Third Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Louisiana’s New Ballot Access Procedures for Independent and Minor Party Candidates … Ballot Access News (Weblog)22:14 23-Jul-26

Republicans fall in line with Trump on Iran war despite rising costs and US death toll Fox News17:55 23-Jul-26

Special prosecutor drops all felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Murrill Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado17:47 22-Jul-26

Charges against AG Liz Murrill dropped at request of New Orleans city officials New Orleans Public Radio16:53 22-Jul-26

Why is it called Pickaxe Mountain, Iran's underground nuclear facility? Its significance, depth and challenges Donald… The Economic Times07:26 22-Jul-26

Source: Gov. Landry spoke with Trump about Orleans Parish indictment of AG Murrill Fox 804:02 22-Jul-26

'Jumping ship': House Dem finds exit strategy after Scotus ruling shifts advantage to GOP Fox News02:14 22-Jul-26

Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields won't seek reelection after Democrat's seat was redrawn San Francisco Chronicle01:16 22-Jul-26

Louisiana’s Cleo Fields forgoes reelection after redistricting eliminated his seat Roll Call23:14 21-Jul-26

Louisiana Democrat Cleo Fields abandons reelection bid for House seat Washington Examiner22:57 21-Jul-26

Louisiana woman hospitalized after rope swing mishap on cruise excursion left her with genital… Fox News21:58 21-Jul-26

Cleo Fields Won’t Seek Reelection After Redistricting in Louisiana NOTUS21:25 21-Jul-26

Congressman Cleo Fields will not seek re-election for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District KALB20:57 21-Jul-26

Tropical Storm Bertha to make likely Louisiana landfall before Texas Houston Chronicle, Texas10:37 21-Jul-26

Vault: What John Kennedy stole from Canada Punchbowl News17:12 20-Jul-26

Mitsubishi finalizes $7.5B purchase of Louisiana gas assets Just The News03:19 20-Jul-26

Did Louisiana 'MAGA fans' start hunger strike over Trump's payment to E. Jean Carroll? Snopes.com09:03 18-Jul-26

Tallulah mayor shares what’s next for water system KNOE02:11 18-Jul-26

Behind The Lens: ICE detention, court access and federal intervention in Louisiana (Audio) The Lens12:56 17-Jul-26

Lawmakers look to make abortion shield laws less dependent on who’s governor U-T San Diego23:53 16-Jul-26

Public Works department falling short of Mayor Moreno’s goal of 1,500 pothole repairs per week Fox 823:36 15-Jul-26

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana New Orleans Public Radio19:56 15-Jul-26

Mahmoud Khalil Sues Trump Admin For a ‘Politically Motivated Plan’ to Arrest Him for His Pro-Palestine Beliefs Jezebel18:46 15-Jul-26

Federal Appeals Court Ends Longtime La. Desegregation Order NewsMax02:17 15-Jul-26

Moreno marks six months as New Orleans mayor amid ongoing budget pressure, tension with state Fox 801:13 15-Jul-26

Scalise Raises $55 Million to Defend House Majority NewsMax18:17 14-Jul-26

Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis: Meta expansion is “transformational opportunity” for Northeast Louisiana KNOE04:22 14-Jul-26

Gov. Landry non-committal on Mayor Moreno’s request for a meeting Fox 800:48 14-Jul-26

Meta’s $50 billion Louisiana data center gets a big tax boost as AI spending surges The Financial Express19:01 13-Jul-26

view more headlines

12 Aug 13:28

Don't miss out! Get the day's top headlines delivered to your inbox

About our Louisiana Politics news

Latest politics news in Louisiana including updates on local, state and federal legislature, the economy, criminal justice policy, health care, and more.

Louisiana is considered a red state. In the federal government, Louisiana is represented by two U.S. Senators and six U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Bill Cassidy and John Neely Kennedy are Republican. Of the six Representatives, five are Republicans and one is a Democrat. Jeff Landry is the current Republican governor-elect of Louisiana. The state legislature is also controlled by the Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

Publication filters

Sorry, no headlines or news topics were found. Please try different keywords.