Columns
The anatomy of a deal
Rep. Joel Robideaux is a political opportunist who until he decided to run for Speaker of the House was not a member of any political party. […]
Columns
Allen Lottinger
Are world leaders getting together?
Pres. Barack Obama and leaders of other world powers apparently agreed in a meeting at Camp David Saturday that the world needs two things to end the current economic crisis – grow industry and cut the debt that exists. […]
Columns
There are no cuts in Washington
Baton Rouge and Washington are starting to resemble each other when it comes to fiscal issues. In Washington, no budget has passed Congress and been signed into law in over three years. […]
Allen Lottinger
Tulane Stadium needs rebirth
For many years, Tulane Stadium on Willow Street in New Orleans was the No. 1 location for prime time football in southeast Louisiana. […]
Columns
Election only 6 months away
Six months from now, Americans will determine who will serve for the next four years as commander in chief of our armed forces and the chief executive of the mammoth executive branch of the federal government. […]
Allen Lottinger
Black, white not way to go
Is this going to be a black and white Presidential election?
Allen Lottinger
Sand berms being used to rehab barrier islands
The sand berms that were built after the BP oil spill to stop oil from flowing onto the coast of Louisiana are serving a second purpose. […]
Allen Lottinger
One congressman has to go
Another major election will be held in St. Charles Parish besides the Presidential election in November. […]
Columns
Beware the ides of May
In a few short weeks, the Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) will meet to update the revenue estimates available to balance the budget now being considered by the Legislature. […]