Columns
Don’t we have anybody qualified in Louisiana?
The LA Board of Regents has hired a firm from Florida for an estimated $105,500 to help them find a replacement for Sally Clausen as the next higher education commissioner. […]
Government
Columns
Unemployment trust fund balances out
As it must every year, the Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) met last week to estimate what Louisiana’s unemployment compensation (UC) trust fund balance will be next year. […]
Allen Lottinger
Free trade is an answer to poverty
There is one major way in which we can help reduce poverty in the world. It’s not by raising the taxes on the wealthy and reducing them on the middle class. […]
Government
It’s time to vote on Saturday, again
St. Charles Parish has the second of three elections in a very short period of time this Saturday. Unfortunately, that will not produce a very large turnout. […]
Government
Community asked to clean up Saturday
Environmentally-conscious volunteers are being asked to clean up the parish this Saturday during the third annual Trash Bash Great American Cleanup. […]
Government
Property taxes, School Board race on ballot Oct. 2
With elections coming up on Oct. 2, St. Charles Parish voters have a lot to consider before heading to the polls. […]
Government
Parish’s newest attraction opens Saturday
Residents from around the area will get their first look at St. Charles Parish’s most unique attraction with the grand opening of Wetland Watchers Park on Oct. 2. […]
Government
Lane closures on Hwy. 90
One-lane closures will take place on Highway 90 in St. Charles Parish from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the next two weeks. […]
Columns
Fourteen hours in November will determine nation’s mood
Elections are not really an art or a science. […]