http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics RSS Feed for WWL - News - Politics en-us Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:38:28 GMT 2012-02-12T00:38:28Z en-us 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. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:38:28 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/7-candidates-make-the-NO-City-Council-at-large-seat-a-toss-up-139160689.html 2012-02-12T00:38:28Z 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. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:42:58 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Jindal-State-budget-will-be-lower-next-year-138895359.html 2012-02-08T00:42:58Z http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/105707403.html Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:32:15 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/105707403.html 2010-10-25T19:32:15Z 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. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:43:07 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Scalise-demands-Obama-to-reverse-contraceptive-inclusion-in-health-care-138841429.html 2012-02-07T12:43:07Z 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. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:25:36 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Vitter-says-he-hasnt-thought-about-running-for-governor-138825219.html 2012-02-07T03:25:36Z 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. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:31:58 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/La-lawmaker-wants-stiffer-punishments-for-guns-near-schools-138476329.html 2012-02-01T14:31:58Z 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. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:13:20 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Judge-issues-ruling-in-rainy-day-fund-dispute-138332224.html 2012-01-30T17:13:20Z 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." Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:46:18 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Obama-urges-shared-responsibility-in-State-of-the-Union-138014143.html 2012-01-25T14:46:18Z 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. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:21:07 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Eugene-Green-withdraws-from-NO-council-at-large-race-137908083.html 2012-01-23T21:21:07Z http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Mayor-Landrieu-press-conference-121724684.html Thu, 12 May 2011 19:43:17 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/politics/Mayor-Landrieu-press-conference-121724684.html 2011-05-12T19:43:17Z