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I’m sorry, will you forgive me?
How many of us have done something for which we should have asked forgiveness, but haven’t? […]
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Conservatives in state House forming new coalition
The last legislative session drove the point home to many Republican legislators that the more their majority grows the less they are unified around core GOP values. […]
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Higher education suffers as funds diverted
Some of the leges are upset about the growing costs of the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (“TOPS”). Apparently, the leges don’t understand the cause of the increasing costs. […]
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The phone rings, “Who You Gonna Call?”
It’s two o’clock in the morning and we’re startled by the ringing of the phone. We jump up from the bed and fumble to answer it as our heart begins to race. […]
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Jindal budget ‘shell game’
Still scratching my head over where Bobby Jindal found the extra $50 million in state funds to give to higher education in his proposed FY15 budget, but I may have found the source. […]
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Analysis: Vitter gives Democrats the next move
It may be unprecedented to have three statewide-elected Republicans, all with their own individual strengths and weaknesses, eyeing the same seat in Louisiana, but U.S. Sen. David Vitter has made it a reality with his announcement for governor early Tuesday morning. […]
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Politics getting heavy in new year
Unfortunately, the new year of 2014 will become more political as prospective candidates get into action seeking positions in the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives. […]
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‘Gold standard’ depends on perspective
An analysis in Sunday’s Baton Rouge Advocate is headlined: “5 Years later, does Gov. Jindal’s ethics system work?” […]
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Mandatory parenting classes being considered
Should new parents be required by law to attend special classes before being permitted to raise their child? It’s an idea state Rep. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, is seriously considering. […]