Columns
Things that caught my eye
Add $239 more to the budget hole: If things weren’t bleak enough for the state’s fiscal outlook, more bad news came this week in the form of a $239 million federal court judgment against Louisiana. […]
Government
Editorial
Jindal wants to fix what’s working
As the state awaits the release of Gov. Bobby Jindal’s grand tax swap plan, his press office is in campaign mode, responding rapidly to any discouraging words, particularly those spread in the media. […]
Allen Lottinger
Does dining together unite us?
Some nice things seem to be coming out of our two-party system this past week. Instead of resistance and antagonisms as appeared in the past, there is friendly chat and nice talk about government business between our divided executive and legislative branches.
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Government
Ethics complaint filed against Judge Michele Morel
An employee at the St. Charles Parish Clerk of Court’s office has filed an ethics complaint against 29th Judicial District Court Judge Michele Morel. […]
Government
Sheriff’s Office promotes two deputies
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne has promoted two employees of the Sheriff’s Office. […]
Government
Mold at new Paradis Library forces closure of activity room
The growth of mold at the new Paradis Library has forced the closure of the branch’s children’s activity room and head librarian Mary desBordes said her hands are currently tied when it comes to fixing the issue.
Allen Lottinger
Maybe Louisiana can turn it around
There’s a lot going on in Louisiana politics these days. Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne is seriously planning to run for governor, as we hear. And there is obvious reason for that. He would be a likely winner.
Editorial
Jindal vies to be Obama’s top critic
If Sen. Mary Landrieu would just get out of his way, Gov. Bobby Jindal could fully focus on his quest to be the leading critic of President Barack Obama this side of the Beltway. […]
Government
A new way would finance our nation
The USA is a divided nation in these times of partiality in national politics. […]