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We aren’t as dumb as they think
In explaining why all elected officials, including Bobby Jindal, were exempt from the proposed 3% increase in employee contribution to the state retirement system we find:
Articles by C.B. Forgotston
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Nobody gets hurt with political hot air
A few weeks ago, Martha Manuel was summarily fired by “Huey P” Jindal for candidly responding to questions by members of the House Appropriations Committee. […]
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Can public agencies legally hire lobbyists?
According to a story in the Times-Picayune, the Port of South Louisiana is hiring two lobbyists for its staff. See story here.
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Setting the record straight
This is an on-going effort to assist a project initiated by Team Jindal to make sure the facts are presented to the citizens of Louisiana.
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Eliminating mid-year budget cuts
Mid-year budget cuts to state agencies in recent years have become chronic. Whenever a problem becomes chronic it is time to do something about it. […]
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Does appointment meet legal requirements?
St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis was just appointed as the new head of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (“GOHSEP”). […]
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Election abuse lowers voter turnout
Secretary of State Tom Schedler, in a column in Thursday’s Baton Rouge paper bemoaned the poor turnout (36 percent) in our most recent statewide election. […]
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Amendment recommendations
Many of you have been emailing to ask how you should vote on the five proposed Constitutional Amendments on the Oct. 22 ballot.
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Senator NOT running for governor
Today, State Senator Rob Marionneaux broke his silence and announced that he is NOT running for governor of Louisiana. […]