I guess there have been stranger things in state legislatures, like the current antics by Democrats and Republicans in the New York state Senate. The message Hurricane Chris wants to send to woman is commendable, but the lyrics from “Halle Berry” aren’t what most southern legislators would expect to hear in the statehouse floor. At least Hurricane [...]
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Rapin’ In The Louisiana Legislature
Posted in June 25th, 2009
by Glenn Church in Louisiana
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Louisiana State House Republicans Learn Its A Good Idea To Read Bills Before Voting For Them
Posted in May 20th, 2009
by Glenn Church in Louisiana
Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana is one of the main critics of the Obama stimulus package, especially the expansion of unemployment benefits. Most of his fellow Republicans in the legislature agree with him…when they know what they are voting about.
After Democrat Avon Honey slipped language overriding Jindal’s rejection of stimulus unemployment funds into a worker’s [...]
Congressman Faces Recall After Six Weeks On The Job
Posted in February 20th, 2009
Anh Cao, the first Vietnamese-American elected to Congress, now faces a recall in his Louisiana district.
Cao, a Republican, defeated disgraced Congressman William Jefferson last year. Most observers believe Cao is going to be a one-term Congressman because of the district’s political demographics.
The district is heavily Democratic and African-American. Cao’s election last year was a major surprise, [...]
Porn Star Hesitant To Run For Senate; Doesn’t Want To Take Pay Cut
Posted in February 12th, 2009
Porn star Stormy Daniels plans a “listening” tour of Louisiana. She wants to draw attention to issues, such as child pornography, safe sex and the need for Internet controls to limit what children see on the internet.
She also stated that it is unlikely that she will run for the U.S. Senate against David Vitter.
“I don’t [...]
Senator Stormy?
Posted in February 3rd, 2009
Last week Foolocracy reported that a porn star was being recruited to run against Republican Senator David Vitter of Louisiana. Vitter was involved in a prostitution sting as a senator. He has tried to avoid any public discussion of the matter since his initial apology.
It appears that the porn star is Baton Rouge resident Stormy [...]
Democrat Turned Republican Dismisses Party Importance
Posted in July 10th, 2008
Louisiana state Treasurer John Kennedy is challenging Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu. Kennedy is a Democrat turned Republican.
In 2004, he endorsed John Kerry for President. In 2008, Kennedy says that endorsement was a mistake.
Kennedy believes that last year’s party switch is no big thing. He claims he supported Republican governors in the past and opposed Democratic [...]
Louisiana Schools To Teach Alternative Science
Posted in July 4th, 2008
by Glenn Church in Louisiana
Louisiana now has a unique status among the fifty states. In Louisiana, teachers are able to present alternatives to evolution and other generally accepted scientific theories. Advocates of this new law say it involves more than challenging evolution. They suggest it is done to enhance critical thinking.
Although the new law opens the door to teachers [...]
Over 200 Louisiana Officials Resign Over New Ethics Requirements
Posted in July 2nd, 2008
by Glenn Church in Louisiana
A strict new ethics bill in Louisiana has resulted in the resignation of over 200 government officials. Most of these people were volunteers on local boards and commissions.
The new ethics bill requires the disclosure of income from government officials and their spouses. These disclosures include the unprecedented release of information about employment and business interests. [...]
Louisiana Lawmakers Complain At Having To Make Do On $50 A Meal
Posted in June 23rd, 2008
Some Louisiana legislators are upset that a $50 per person cap on entertainment from lobbyists will infringe on their social life. One lawmaker suggested that capping the lobbyists to $50 would banish lobbying to Taco Bell. For $50 that is definitely more than your usual bean and cheese burrito.
“I probably went out several times [...]
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Jindal Wants “Very Best Science”
Posted in June 17th, 2008
On Face the Nation, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal said he does not want “any facts or theories or explanations to be withheld” because of political correctness.
He is supporting the teaching of intelligent design alongside evolution in the classroom.The Louisiana legislature has overwhelmingly passed a SB 733 allowing just that on school districts.
Bruce Alberts, president of [...]
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