+19 State Politics Inside Helena Moreno's political 'chess game': balancing New Orleans' needs, delicate state ties Updated 23 hrs ago 8 min to read New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno glided through the packed assembly room at Berean Bible Church in Algiers on a recent Friday.
+3 State Politics Not so special? Gov. Jeff Landry’s jabs at New Orleans deepen tensions with city leaders. Jul 17, 2026 For decades, one thing held true, no matter who occupied the Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge: The city of New Orleans held a special place in Louisiana.
State Politics Gov. Jeff Landry and Mayor Helena Moreno trade barbs over money, politics and ATMs Jul 10, 2026 Gov. Jeff Landry showed no interest Friday in New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno’s request the night before to have the two of them hash out their escalating differences over money and politics.
State Politics New Orleans leaders fear GOP retribution after AG Liz Murrill indictment Updated Jul 10, 2026 Will there be more shoes to drop?
State Politics A 4th candidate joins race to fill Congressional seat left vacant by Julia Letlow. See who it is. Jul 9, 2026 The campaign to replace U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow got a bit more crowded Thursday, when state Sen. Stewart Cathey, a Republican from Monroe, joined the race.
State Politics Louisiana State Senator Larry Selders, of Baton Rouge, has died: ‘A good man’ Jul 7, 2026 State Sen. Larry Selders, a Democrat from Baton Rouge, died suddenly Tuesday night at his sons’ football practice at Memorial Stadium, said Collis Temple Jr., a long-time family friend.
State Politics R. Gray Sexton, who enforced ethics rules for Louisiana board, dies at 84 Jul 7, 2026 R. Gray Sexton, who spent four decades helping keep Louisiana elected officials on the straight and narrow as the top staffer for the board that enforces ethics rules, died Thursday in Baton Rouge following a brief illness. He was 84.
State Politics With Julia Letlow’s victory, Jeff Landry flexes political muscles as he eyes reelection next year Jul 5, 2026 Gov. Jeff Landry scored a major victory last Saturday when U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won the Republican nomination for the Senate, after the governor aggressively defended her and raised big bucks to back her campaign.
State Politics A new candidate has joined Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District race. See who it is. Updated Jul 1, 2026 The field of candidates is shaping up for what was Senate candidate Julia Letlow's seat, now the newly designed northeast Louisiana district.