Editorial
Jindal’s education plan has room for improvement
As he went around the state promoting his education agenda, Gov. Bobby Jindal would recall, as a schoolboy, bringing report cards home to his father. […]
Government
Columns
Adjudicate, don’t legislate
Two recent Louisiana Supreme Court decisions have sent a clear message to the lower courts (in particular to the Third Circuit Court of Appeal): “Adjudicate, don’t legislate.” […]
Government
Hospital eyes Destrehan for after-hours center
LULING – St. Charles Parish Hospital is in discussions with “The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community” to locate a new primary and advanced after-hours care center on property adjacent to Destrehan Plantation.
Government
Success of recycling bins brings back curbside discussion
Due to the success of the recycling bin program in St. Charles, two council members say it’s time to re-open discussions on curbside recycling. […]
Government
Morel defeats Marcel by less than 200 votes
Luling attorney Michele Morel is the next 19th Judicial District Court judge. She beat opponent Timothy Marcel by 168 votes during Saturday’s election. […]
Columns
Can public agencies legally hire lobbyists?
According to a story in the Times-Picayune, the Port of South Louisiana is hiring two lobbyists for its staff. See story here.
Editorial
‘Louisiana Way’ is hard to leave behind
The Louisiana Way is back, if it ever left. The term was famously used by federal prosecutors in the 2000 riverboat racketeering trial of former Gov. Edwin Edwards to describe the corrupt system of bribery, inside dealing and influence peddling by which state politics had operated for decades. […]
Allen Lottinger
Recycling needs a fix
If St. Charles Parish wants residents to recycle, it needs to change the present method of doing so. […]
Government
Portion of Beaupre Drive to close for 6 weeks
Beaupre Drive near Cottage Drive in Luling will be closed to traffic for six weeks for the installation of a new drainage culvert.
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