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Battle Over St. George Moves to State Capitol

Battle Over St. George Moves to State Capitol

Amid the raft of legislation making its way through the 2014 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature are a number of bills that could impact the incorporation of the proposed City of St. George and the creation of the Southeast Baton Rouge Community School System. Sen. Bodi White (R-Central) is the point man for St. George in […]

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Meet Rep. Paul Hollis of Mandeville

Meet Rep. Paul Hollis of Mandeville

At 41, Paul Hollis brings a lot to the table for serving the people of Louisiana in the U.S. Senate. He’s a successful businessperson. His business, Paul’s an expert in rare coins and precious metals. After starting at the bottom and working his way up at Louisiana’s largest coin firm in New Orleans, Paul Hollis […]

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Al Moreau to Lead State P-T Board

Al Moreau to Lead State P-T Board

Central businessman and physical therapist Al C. Moreau, III, PT, has been elected chairman of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board of Examiners, the state board which regulates physical therapists in Louisiana. Moreau was appointed to the board by Gov Bobby Jindal on Nov. 18, 2010, for a three-year term and reappointed to serve a second […]

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Campaigns for Senate, House Seek to Reach GOP Leaders

Campaigns for Senate, House Seek to Reach GOP Leaders

State Rep. Paul Hollis of Mandeville, a candidate for U.S. Senate against incumbent Sen. Mary Landrieu, and State Sen. Dan Claitor, a candidate for U.S. Congress from the Sixth District, will address the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon Tuesday, March 11 in Baton Rouge. The event, which will be held at Café Américain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy. […]

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Life of Single Mom Luncheon May 8

The Life of a Single Mom Ministries will hold its 2nd Annual Fundraising Luncheon Thursday, May 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the beautiful Country Club of Louisiana, 18400 Boulevard de Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Former LSU soccer star Mo Isom will be the main speaker for this event. Mo was an All-American goalkeeper for the […]

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Michael Berry Coming to BR For Rob Maness Senate Event

Radio talk show host Michael Berry is coming to Baton Rouge on Friday, March 21 for a fundraising event honoring Col. Rob Maness, candidate for U.S. Senate against Sen. Mary Landrieu. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Station Sports Bar & Grill, 4608 Bennington Ave. For ticket information, go […]

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Court Strikes Down Rouzan Rezoning

In a major decision, Louisiana’s First Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that the rezoning of the proposed Rouzan traditional neighborhood development was illegal. The controversial TND, which has been opposed by some area residents, would be on the south side of Perkins Road east of Glasgow Avenue. The court sided with two property owners whose […]

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Shane Evans Stresses Crime In Race for Central Council

Shane Evans Stresses Crime In Race for Central Council

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has endorsed Shane Evans for one of five seats on the Central City Council.  Here are some of his public comments during this campaign: •    “I grew up in Central and worked in my mother’s shop, Laura’s Jewelers, and I’m still her goldsmith.  At the age of […]

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Legislative Analyst on Bills to Watch

Legislative Analyst on Bills to Watch

Former State Sen. Dan Richey follows the Louisiana Legislature in his capacity as political consultant for Louisiana Family Forum.  But he also prepares a broader list of bills that he follows personally. During the current session of the Louisiana Legislature, Sen. Richey has agreed to share with readers of the Capital City News his bill […]

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John Vance Endorsed for City Council

John Vance Endorsed for City Council

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has endorsed John Vance for one of five seats on the Central City Council.  Here are some of the public comments he has made in recent weeks: •    “I’m not a native of Central but my wife is.  We moved here 10 years ago to get back […]

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