Editorial
Session enters final stretch
There are only a few weeks remaining until legislators will adjourn their regular session on June 2. For bills that have not passed their house of origin, time is a factor. […]
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Editorial
We need to show care, comfort and compassion
Care, comfort and compassion: basic human needs that can only be measured by their outcomes; components of love that we should show to each other. […]
Editorial
Delinquent taxpayers will help balance budget
With lawmakers working to plug holes in the state budget that takes effect July 1, a new amnesty program is on the move that could offer delinquent taxpayers much more in the way of waivers than originally projected. […]
Editorial
BESE members already drawing challengers
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education member Holly Boffy, who was the state teacher of the year in 2010, could have another distinguished former educator challenging her next year. […]
Editorial
Congressman may have kissed his career goodbye
With pressure continuing to build for him to resign, Congressman Vance McAllister announced plans recently to remain secluded during the Easter break, but the Swartz Republican has said he’ll be back on the Hill casting votes and attending committee meetings when the congressional recess ends April 28. […]
Editorial
Easter is a time to rejoice
Have you planned a special celebration for Easter Sunday? […]
Editorial
Will GOP endorse Cassidy campaign?
With incumbent U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu watching from afar, and with a united Democratic Party in her corner, the fight to get the GOP officially behind Congressman Bill Cassidy is gaining just as much momentum as it is hushed controversy. […]
Editorial
Bill would put turnout target on tax elections
State Sen. Bret Allain, R-Franklin, wants lawmakers to pass a constitutional amendment that would force local governments and political subdivisions to adhere to new guidelines for tax elections. […]
Editorial
Marriage – Who needs a piece of paper?
Most of us wouldn’t buy a car from someone who couldn’t supply us with a clear title. We wouldn’t just bring any infant home from the hospital without a birth certificate telling us the baby is ours and we wouldn’t buy a house without a warranty deed. […]