Allen Lottinger
Let’s help Rec Dept. develop St. Charles
Residents of St. Charles Parish are getting an opportunity to help design their great parish in ways to make the best use of it for the betterment of its people. […]
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‘Put out into the deep’ of your heart this Lent
In the missionary community of which I am a part, one of our charisms is receptivity. […]
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Lawmakers gearing up for their other session
While political eyes and ears are tuned into the ongoing special session, which was called to address a historic set of budget shortfalls, lawmakers are having to juggle their responsibilities to make time for the upcoming regular session that promises to host its own variety of policy debates. […]
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Tax chair at center of special session
The special session has been dominated so far by tax issues, which can only originate in the House of Representatives, which in turn has allowed the lower chamber to set the pace over the past week or so. […]
Allen Lottinger
Is our political system becoming dysfunctional?
Politics is getting somewhat out of line, especially nationally where the current presidential election is underway. […]
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How to tell if you’re ready to retire
How do you know you’re ready and that it’s finally time to take the leap […]
Allen Lottinger
Coastal states need more mineral revenue
President Barack Obama is trying to sidestep our state’s efforts to restore our coast along the Gulf of Mexico when we have given so much to providing oil and gas to fueling our nation. […]
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Caucus chair: Stop vote switching in House
The chairman of the Democratic Caucus in the Legislature’s lower chamber has introduced a resolution that would remove the provision in House rules that allows representatives to switch, or correct, their votes. […]
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Felons issue could surface in regular session
With the Louisiana Supreme Court siding with former state legislator Derrick Shepherd and ruling unconstitutional the provision barring convicted felons from running for office for 15 years after their sentences end, the question now becomes what’s next. […]