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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).

2.5.24

On cash benefit, LA GOP legislators sell out

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It’s going to take more than just a big election cycle win for conservative voters to steer Louisiana government from its liberal populist p...
1.5.24

Ruling to reinstate LA 2022 congressional map

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Barring a legal miracle, Louisiana’s congressional elections this fall will occur with only one majority-minority district using the 2022 ma...
30.4.24

Budget boosts teacher merit pay possibilities

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All of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Republican Gov. Jeff Landry Administration, and the Louisiana House of Represen...
29.4.24

St. George win isolated, but might make waves

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A big victory in self-governance last week might result in ancillary gains for citizens elsewhere in Louisiana, aided by meritorious pendin...
25.4.24

LA schools best heed Brumley's advice on new rule

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Louisiana’s local education agencies should heed State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley’s advice to disregard new and radical rulem...
24.4.24

Shreveport voters face tough call on tax hikes

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It’s a tough call this Saturday on Shreveport approving property tax hikes – necessary bromide or throwing good money after bad? Across t...
23.4.24

For Bossier voters, "no" in quadruplicate

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For different reasons, Bossier Parish voters should reject all four property tax renewals on Saturday’s ballot and tell the various powers-t...
22.4.24

Pass bill to rein in higher education subversion

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Perhaps the most important bill under the radar in this year’s regular session of the Louisiana Legislature would rein in excesses against f...
18.4.24

Times change, Bossier illegal behavior doesn't

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A whole generation goes by, and nothing changes for Bossier Parish apparently playing fast and loose with the law when it comes to squeezing...
17.4.24

Bill to deny foundational CRT prevents hatred

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If nothing else, SB 262 by Republican state Sen. Valarie Hodges would inhibit in Louisiana racial division and hatred. The bill, current...
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