WASHINGTON (AP) — Turning the page on years of war and recession, President Barack Obama summoned a divided nation Monday to act with “passion and dedication” to broaden equality and...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring "our journey is not complete," President Barack Obama took the oath of office for his second term before a crowd of hundreds of thousands Monday, urging the nation to...
As the increasing diversity of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives slowly changes the face of American politics, some University students and professors say they hope to see continued progress.
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Despite the furor surrounding the fiscal cliff deal passed by the House of Representatives on the first day of 2013, University administrators say few concrete economic changes will affect the nation’s...
In an effort to drive more investments to Louisiana, Gov. Bobby Jindal wants to remove corporate and income taxes and increase sales taxes to compensate for the cuts.
Jindal tweeted his plan Jan. 10...
In his annual State of the City speech, Mayor-President Kip Holden detailed the progress his administration has made in terms of economic development and crime-stopping.
In his speech at the Renaissance...
Baton Rouge residents chose many incumbents in November’s election, including East Baton Rouge Parish’s majority vote going to President Barack Obama and Mayor-President Kip Holden.
But next...
Educators have been up in arms against La. Gov. Bobby Jindal’s voucher program since day one. They’re now going as far as bringing the legislation to court.
A court case concerning Louisiana’s...
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Candidates for public office would have to explain why the purchase of LSU football tickets and meals at restaurants with campaign funds are legal expenditures under a proposal...
Over the past few weeks, Vice President Joe Biden has appeared on the popular primetime television show “Parks and Recreation,” President Barack Obama met gymnast McKayla Maroney and emulated...
Election season is still not over for two circuit judges in a judicial election for Louisiana’s Supreme Court.
In an eight-contestant race for the judgeship, Democratic Circuit Judge John Michael...
Election season is still not over for two circuit judges in a judicial election for Louisiana’s Supreme Court.
In an eight-contestant race for the judgeship, Democratic Circuit Judge John Michael...
