WWL - News - Politics http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics RSS Feed for WWL - News - Politics en-us Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:38:28 GMT Seven candidates make race for N.O. City Council at-large seat a toss up http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/7-candidates-make-the-NO-City-Council-at-large-seat-a-toss-up-139160689.html Six weeks from now, New Orleans voters will head to the polls for a special election to fill the seat vacated last year by former City Council Member Arnie Fielkow. The race for that at-large seat is crowded. Jindal: State budget will be lower next year http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Jindal-State-budget-will-be-lower-next-year-138895359.html It isn't due until Friday, but Governor Bobby Jindal will release his new state budget Thursday. Sample ballots http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/105707403.html Scalise demands Obama to reverse contraceptive inclusion in health care http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Scalise-demands-Obama-to-reverse-contraceptive-inclusion-in-health-care-138841429.html Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has sent a letter to President Obama asking him to reverse the controversial "contraceptive mandate" in his administration's health care overhaul legislation. Vitter says he hasn't thought about running for governor http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Vitter-says-he-hasnt-thought-about-running-for-governor-138825219.html Sen. David Vitter made quick work of a rumor beginning to circulate about a potential run for governor. La. lawmaker wants stiffer punishments for guns near schools http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/La-lawmaker-wants-stiffer-punishments-for-guns-near-schools-138476329.html One Louisiana lawmaker is ready to crack down on anyone discharging a firearm on or near a school campus. Judge issues ruling in "rainy day" fund dispute http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Judge-issues-ruling-in-rainy-day-fund-dispute-138332224.html A state judge has sided with the Legislature in a dispute over Louisiana's "rainy day" fund. Obama urges 'shared responsibility' in State of the Union http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Obama-urges-shared-responsibility-in-State-of-the-Union-138014143.html Despite the claims of Republican presidential candidates that he's engaging in "class warfare," President Barack Obama says he's simply calling for "shared responsibility." Eugene Green withdraws from N.O. council at-large race http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Eugene-Green-withdraws-from-NO-council-at-large-race-137908083.html The field of candidates for the open at-large seat on the New Orleans City Council is now down to seven, with the announcement from the Secretary of State that candidate Eugene Green has withdrawn from the race. Mayor Landrieu press conference http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Mayor-Landrieu-press-conference-121724684.html