Louisiana Politics

BY JESSICA WILLIAMS | Capitol News Bureau Editor

Back in session: State lawmakers will return to Baton Rouge Monday for their third legislative session in as many months. The big-ticket items this session include proposals to revamp public education and loosen rules on property insurers in the state. Our reporters have the story.

Cash is coming: Louisiana will get tens of millions of dollars under the $460 billion government spending plan the U.S. Senate agreed to Friday, Mark Ballard reports. To benefit are the Barksdale Air Force Base, Gretna, Westwego, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, and more.

Teacher pay: Louisiana teachers could again get $2,000 pay bumps next school year, and some could get even more than that, if lawmakers agree to requests by the state school board. Patrick Wall has the story.

Political Buzz

When the curtain rises Monday on this year’s regular legislative session, education will take center stage. Read more

On Monday, the Nikki Haley for President campaign released its “Louisiana Leadership Team.” Read more

Money coming to Louisiana under new federal budget:

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$7M: to expand the hospital at the Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier

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$6.7M: for a dormitory at the Air Force Base

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$13.4M: for a new athletic track and field facility at Fort Johnson in Vernon Parish

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