Mark Ballard is the Capitol Bureau Editor at his current employer. He covers a range of topics including government and politics, public policy, and legal affairs, with a focus on elections, security policy, and litigation. Mark's work has been featured in notable publications such as Computing, Raconteur, and NOLA.com, among others.
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Mark Ballard's coverage is heavily focused on government and politics, with a particular emphasis on local (Louisiana, New Orleans) and national (United States) political developments. He often covers announcements related to government policies and legal regulations, making him likely to be interested in pitches that offer insights or commentary on these topics.
Given his focus on specific political figures such as Steve Scalise, Mitch Landrieu, Bill Cassidy, and Mike Johnson within the Louisiana and US political landscape, he may be open to interviews or contributions from experts who can provide valuable analysis of their impact or decisions.
Pitches should take into account Mark's strong geographic focus on Louisiana and New Orleans when offering relevant stories or expert sources. Additionally, an understanding of the intricacies of U.S. politics at both federal and state levels would be beneficial for anyone reaching out to him.
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By: Mark Ballard
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, speaks to supporters during an election night watch party Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge.
Jim Cantore of the Weather Channel walk on a burrito levee after it suffered extensive damage after it was hit by Hurricane Ida in Grand Isle, La.
Not satisfied with applying US AI systems, Nordic giant Sweden is hoping to change the rules of the game
By: Mark Ballard
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Benton, from right, speaks as House Majority Leader Steve Scalise R-Jefferson, listens during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Friday, May 15, 2026, in Washington.
By: Mark Ballard
WASHINGTON — Given the recent chaos at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and last year’s reorganization at the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, some are fretting about
By: Mark Ballard
WASHINGTON — Given the recent chaos at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and last year's reorganization at the Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness , some are fretting about what happens if one of the two predicted hurricanes or tropical storms comes ashore in Louisiana this summer.
By: Mark Ballard
“I ain’t voting for that, and I think there's a lot of other people who are really concerned about that,” said Sen. Bill Cassidy.
By: Mark Ballard
“I ain't voting for that, and I think there's a lot of other people who are really concerned about that,” Cassidy said.
By: Mark Ballard
WASHINGTON – Freed from having to toe the party line after losing a Republican primary, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy last week expanded his list of GOP politicos he's criticizing to include Gov.
By: Mark Ballard
WASHINGTON – Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt is taking senior status, giving President Donald Trump the chance to name another member to the New Orleans-based
