Government
751 vote early on $60 million bond issue for schools, hospital
On Saturday St. Charles Parish residents will decide whether the school system and the hospital will be able to borrow a combined $60 million.
Government
Columns
We aren’t as dumb as they think
In explaining why all elected officials, including Bobby Jindal, were exempt from the proposed 3% increase in employee contribution to the state retirement system we find:
Columns
A most unwanted present
National, state, and local business groups from around the country opposed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka “ObamaCare”) when it was being debated in Congress last year.
Government
It looks like Obama vs. Romney
The real campaign for President is about to get underway. […]
Government
Fire insurance rates to drop for Paradis residents
Homeowners in the Paradis area can expect significant rate reductions in their fire insurance premiums, effective May 7, according to Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon.
Government
Council throws support behind $220 million pipeline
The St. Charles Parish Council showed support for a $220 million pipeline that will deliver gas and diesel from Valero St. Charles Refinery in Norco to a Kinder Morgan terminal in Collins, Miss.
Government
Reform bills could change state’s education landscape
Two bills that will change Louisiana’s education landscape passed the House and Senate last week and are awaiting Gov. Bobby Jindal’s signature.
Government
Steals, deals up for grabs at sheriff’s auction
Anyone searching for a used car, computers or stereo equipment will get the chance to buy both for cheap when the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office holds their annual auction on April 21.
Government
Vote for hospital bond will cause further debt
Dear Editor,
Once again, in less than a year, the Administrator and operators of our St. Charles Parish Hospital are asking the good folks of St. Charles Parish to give them more money to expand the hospital. Nothing has changed, except for their plan on how they will access your taxes.