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Jeffrey D. Sadow is an associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport. If you're an elected official, political operative or anyone else upset at his views, don't go bothering LSUS or LSU System officials about that because these are his own views solely. This publishes five days weekly with the exception of 7 holidays. Also check out his Louisiana Legislature Log especially during legislative sessions (in "Louisiana Politics Blog Roll" below).

15.9.22

LA statewide candidacies continue clarifying

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Statewide elections next year have become more interesting in Louisiana with developments over the past ten days. Republican former Rep. J...
14.9.22

Chambers ready to beat old guard at own game

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Read comments made by Democrat Gary Chambers about his bid for Louisiana’s U.S. Senate seat this fall and you might think him crazy. Indee...
13.9.22

Excuse-making top Edwards official must go

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Give credit to Democrat state Rep. Jason Hughes for not shutting up and not toeing the party line: his call for Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwa...
12.9.22

Correct overreaction with tougher juvenile law

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You can try to avoid the real solution to a public policy problem to please a political agenda, or you can face reality and actually get the...
11.9.22

BC's no-bid, big-govt attitude strikes again

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It’s only $36,000, but the debate over Bossier City paying a tennis pro to oversee programming of that recreational offering strikes at the ...
9.9.22

LPSC must protect ratepayers, avoid bullying

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The Louisiana Public Service Commission needs to learn from past mistakes to make sure any government-steered rush into increasing renewable...
8.9.22

Stop wasteful giveaway to CAGW-inspired elites

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Don’t look now, but Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards wants to waste at least $18 million of your money on a venture with dubious payoff that...
7.9.22

Useful report doesn't make gas tax hike case

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A Louisiana Legislative Auditor document provides more impetus for raising the state’s gas tax. It also takes the wind out of those sails t...
6.9.22

Bossier backyard brawl prompts risky endorsement

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The ripples from Louisiana’s attorney general wading into the cesspool of Bossier Parish politics are washing up on the shores of next year’...
5.9.22

Universities must avoid politicized investing

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Recent guidance by Republican Atty. Gen. Jeff Landry concerning investment practices by state agencies needs extension by its higher educa...
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