Paul Braun

Paul Braun is WRKF's Capitol Access reporter.

Louisiana law enforcement officers have been charged in Ronald Greene's death

Paul Braun

Five Louisiana law enforcement officers have been charged in Ronald Greene's death, who died in 2019 after police said he resisted arrest. Bodycam video shows the officers beating Greene.
Trump Executive Orders On Unemployment See States Footing Part Of The Bill

Paul Braun

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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Louisiana Has Lost A Greater Share Of Revenue Than Many States Due To COVID-19

Paul Braun

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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Louisiana's Democratic Governor Is Reelected Despite Trump's Opposition

Paul Braun

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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Louisiana Democrat, Gov. John Bel Edwards, Keeps Seat Despite Trump's Opposition

Acacia Squires, Paul Braun

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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Louisiana Votes For Governor

Paul Braun

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 These 5 States Hold Odd-Year Elections, Bucking The Trend

Acacia Squires, Paul Braun, Mallory Noe-Payne, Ryland Barton, Joe Hernandez, Ben Paviour

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.