Republican Party
Sen. Vitter Will Continue to Target Obama Czars With New Legislation
Sen. David Vitter's amendment to defund existing czar positions and block new appointments to these [...]
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Constitutional Amendment Will Pressure Lawmakers to Reform Pensions
Under a proposed constitutional amendment, at least 5 percent of surplus funds must be used to pay down [...]
Read moreLouisiana Lawmaker’s Push for Transparency in Collective Bargaining Gains National Currency
Rep. Tony Ligi made every effort to pass legislation that would allow for greater public scrutiny of [...]
Read moreRepublican Disputes Over Retirement Legislation Scuttle Reform
Policy differences within Louisiana's Republican Party complicated efforts to pay down the unfunded [...]
Read moreRep. Cassidy Joins with Newt Gingrich and Herman Cain to Denounce “Anti-Energy” Policies
Rep. William Cassidy of Louisiana joined with Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain and other presidential [...]
Read moreLibertarian Message of Economic Freedom Connects with GOP Faithful in New Orleans
Over the past few years, the Republican Party has shifted more the direction of Rep. Ron Paul's [...]
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Louisiana Leads Charge Against Union Favoritism
Only four members of Louisiana's House of Representatives voted against legislation that blocks state [...]
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Call for Transparency in Collective Bargaining is Back from the Dead
Rep. Tony Ligi (R-Metaire) continues to fight for transparency in collective bargaining agreements. His [...]
Read moreLouisiana the Most Over-Governed State in the South
A sophisticated analysis of freedom across state lines finds Louisiana the least free of the former [...]
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