Columns
Setting the record straight
This is an on-going effort to assist a project initiated by Team Jindal to make sure the facts are presented to the citizens of Louisiana.
Editorial
Allen Lottinger
Future of unborn at stake
All of a sudden, the future of the unborn has come into focus.
Columns
Reforms needed to reign in state retirement debt
Governor Bobby Jindal recently revealed his legislative package to revamp the way Louisiana funds its state retirement plans. […]
Allen Lottinger
Spectacular ending for Super Bowl
We thought the Super Bowl was mainly a sporting event but it turned out to be much more than that Sunday night.
Editorial
State’s GOP nomination far from democratic
Regardless of the results from Florida, the three main Republican presidential contenders say they are in it for the long haul. […]
Allen Lottinger
‘The Artist’ brings back memories of the past
This writer heard a radio talk show host ask the question recently if anyone read newspapers anymore. […]
Editorial
Governor throws deep on education
Unveiling his plan for revamping K-12 education last week, Gov. Jindal outlined dozens of proposals that go further and deeper than many thought he would or that any previous governor’s reform plans have, spanning tenure, school choice, merit pay, salaries, seniority, pre-K and the hiring and firing powers of superintendents versus school boards. […]
Allen Lottinger
Plan for coast must move forward
The Louisiana coast has lost 1,883 square miles of land since the 1930s. In another 50 years, it is expected to lose an additional 771 to 1,756 square miles of land . . . unless we go full speed ahead on providing the projects that have already been determined will restore our coast. […]
Columns
Here we go again with assessments
The new year has begun. There will be many new faces in the state legislature that will soon convene to enact and amend laws that will impact our lives. […]