Paul Braun
Paul Braun is WRKF's Capitol Access reporter.
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Louisiana and other states are struggling to keep unemployment state funds afloat, now the Trump administration wants them to contribute more money to federal benefits.
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During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Louisiana.
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Gov. John Bel Edwards held off a challenger to remain the only Democratic governor in the Deep South. Edwards won in part by flipping Louisiana's historically conservative suburbs.
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In Saturday's race, Gov. John Bel Edwards, the Louisiana Democrat, was able to defeat Republican Eddie Rispone, who was endorsed by President Trump.
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The only Democratic governor in the deep South, John Bel Edwards, is fighting to hold on to his seat against Republican candidate Eddie Rispone, a wealthy businessman backed by President Trump.
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Why do five states hold general elections in odd-numbered years, when there isn't a presidential or congressional race? Some of our political reporters in those states dug in on that question.