Government
Supreme Court rules against school vouchers
Last week the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled the funding structure for the Louisiana Scholarship Program unconstitutional. […]
Government
Government
Chaisson will step down as port executive director
The Port of South Louisiana will soon see a change in leadership after Joel T. Chaisson Sr.’s eight-year tenure as executive director officially comes to an end on July 14. […]
Government
Chaisson out as port director, Aucoin named successor
Joel T. Chaisson Sr.’s eight-year tenure as executive director of the Port of South Louisiana will officially come to an end on July 14. […]
Government
Parish plans to go out for bids next month for Willowridge levee
St. Charles Parish plans to go out for construction bids next month on the first phase of the Willowridge levee, assuming a judge rules in the parish’s favor regarding a portion of the land needed for the project. […]
Columns
Is B.R. becoming D.C.?
The more I watch the goings on at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge, the more it looks like the U.S. Capitol in D.C.
Columns
House set to advance $300 million business tax increase
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced a package of bills Monday that will become vehicles for a proposed $329 million tax increase. […]
Government
Internet sales taxes could change things
Sales taxes on the Internet may soon become a regular thing if a bill which passed in the U. S. Senate this week goes the rest of the way to become law. […]
Government
Council hires lawyer to fight for lobbyist
The St. Charles Parish Council has hired attorney Tim Marcel to represent them against Parish President V.J. St. Pierre concerning his refusal to sign a lobbying contract with Tauzin Consultants. […]
Government
Speed patrols return to I-310 after months-long absence
Over the past four months, those who often travel the elevated portions of I-10 and I-310 in St. Charles Parish have noticed a lack of state troopers on the interstate. […]