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One-time revenue is a risky, shortsighted policy
The push is on at the state Capitol to raid dedicated funds in order to plug future budgets with one-time revenue-a risky and shortsighted policy. […]
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Construction at Wetland Watchers continues
Norco’s newest park is on its way to completion. […]
Allen Lottinger
Republicans develop plan in New Orleans
If you thought the nation was beginning to fall apart before last weekend, you might feel it’s well on its way today. […]
Allen Lottinger
State should begin getting share of oil revenue
Louisiana is an oil producing state, obviously. And as a result, it is where U. S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar came to announce the intended sale of mineral leases on some 18-million acres coming up in the Gulf of Mexico August 18.
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Looking forward now that health care bill is law
The health care legislation is now law. The most massive – and costly – domestic government initiative in history will soon be bringing about many changes nationally and in Louisiana. […]
Allen Lottinger
Jindal could lead in right direction
Gov. Bobby Jindal is making news again. Now he wants to reshape the State of Louisiana by cutting the government infrastructure and turning over many of the state’s functions to the private sector. […]
Allen Lottinger
Health care bill not done deal yet
If you thought you were going to get universal health care right away after Washington passed the Obama administration’s new bill, you are mistaken. […]
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The more things change . . .
When it comes to actions in state government, it doesn’t take history long to repeat itself. Years ago, fiscal reformers pushed through a constitutional amendment to create a Budget Stabilization Fund (BSF), which became popularly referred to as the “Rainy Day Fund.” […]
Allen Lottinger
Re-invention of democracy is needed
Dictatorships have their advantage. One guy up there can decide what’s best for the country and do it. […]