Editorial
Not all legislatures paid the same, report shows
While all Louisiana legislators receive the same base salary, those in leadership positions receive bonuses. […]
Articles by Special to the Herald-Guide
Book Review
Book Review: “Gun Machine”
Gun Machine, written by Warren Ellis, is a fast paced thriller, which will leave you on the edge of your seat, clinging to every word. […]
Editorial
Legislative auditor’s influence is growing
When he was nominated for the position of legislative auditor in 2010, Daryl Purpera told then Times-Picayune reporter, now Senior Audit Analyst Ed Anderson, “What we want to be is a fact-finder, not a prosecutor.” […]
Book Review
Book review: “The Last Lecture”
Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University, delivered his last lecture to reflect upon his fatal pancreatic cancer in September 2007. […]
Editorial
Lawyer fees spark political argument
The question of how lawyers should be paid for representing governmental bodies has sparked a public argument between Attorney General Buddy Caldwell and former Congressman Jeff Landry, an exchange that’s beginning to show sings of turning into an election battle in 2015. […]
Government
$3 million, Kelly Clarkson concert up for grabs in school competition
St. Charles Parish high schools and State Farm are joining forces to help promote teenage driver safety through the nationwide competition “Celebrate My Drive.” […]
Editorial
Common Core controversy on BESE’s agenda
The controversy over Common Core has reached the responsible party. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education will hold hearings on the new guidelines for instruction and testing at its meetings that begin Oct. 15. […]
Editorial
Borderline bribe precedes loss of license
In making his transition from puncher to promoter, James Johnson of Shreveport thought it might help his situation to offer the Louisiana Boxing and Wrestling Commission a “large donation” to help move the licensing process along—and he did so in writing. […]
Editorial
What’s next for the budget reform coalition?
For starters, the organization will continue to be referred to as the Fiscal Hawks, whether its membership likes it or not. […]