Columns
Trump’s choices for key administrative officials will outline his political priorities
Donald Trump has completed his landmark quest and will become the nation’s 45th president after a contentious and often divisive campaign. […]
Columns
Allen Lottinger
Thanks candidates for a peaceful ending
What a difference an election made.
Last week, so many people were at wit’s end as to which candidate not to vote for. […]
Columns
Election season enters round two
The big challenge in the U.S. Senate runoff for Treasurer John Kennedy and Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell will be grabbing the attention of the same voters who were already less than enthusiastic about this race during the primary. […]
Allen Lottinger
Politics needs to get nice
The campaign for president of the United States has never been so negative as the one this year. […]
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Edwards: Cuts may worsen, but no special session
Given the mounting concern over the state’s incoming revenue this fiscal year, several conversations at high levels have been had about a potential special session of the Louisiana Legislature, but it’s unlikely that one will actually be called, according to Gov. John Bel Edwards. […]
Columns
‘I never saw such clouds of ducks’
Although textbooks don’t mention it, about half of our 44 presidents have been avid outdoor enthusiasts. […]
Allen Lottinger
Shrinking beaches pose clear message on what needs to be done
Several years ago, people who lived along the coast of Louisiana began realizing their home grounds was washing away. […]
Columns
State budget hearings slated for December
Eager to get a jumpstart on finding savings for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, the House Appropriations Committee is planning a set of meetings for the first two weeks of December to begin reviewing agency budgets. […]
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Lawmakers want better fiscal review process
The chairman of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee said he is considering drafting legislation that would apply additional layers of scrutiny to the fiscal review process used for laws passed by the Louisiana Legislature. […]