Allen Lottinger
To cut taxes or not is the question
The big question facing Congressional leaders before the end of the year is who can do the better job of improving the economy – – the government or private enterprise? […]
Government
Government
Texting during meeting distracts council, says Hogan
While the council voted against a Paul Hogan resolution that would have banned texting and surfing the Internet during meetings, Hogan said he is not done with the issue. […]
Government
Piece of Pentagon will honor Norco native killed on 9/11
On the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, taps were played over a memorial dedicated to St. Charles native Lt. Col. Robert J. Hymel at the exact time that the plane had crashed into the Pentagon in 2001, killing Hymel at age 55. […]
Government
Council could seek garbage proposals
St. Charles Parish Council members will consider requesting proposals for garbage collection after SDT Waste and Debris services made the parish an offer that would save residents around $1.4 million over the next five years. […]
Government
Council: Give us a turn lane on Barton
The St. Charles Parish Council has asked the state Department of Transportation and Development to install a right turning lane, as well as left turning signals, on Barton Avenue to alleviate congestion. […]
Columns
Eating LA seafood, voting imperative to future
Now more than ever, EAT LOUISIANA SEAFOOD! […]
Allen Lottinger
Members of Congress are privileged
Did you know that members of Congress are exempt from many of the laws and drawbacks that apply to other citizens in this so-called democratic land of ours? […]
Government
We should not ‘turn the page’
President Barack Obama has “turned the page” on trying to restore the mid-east into a democratic society where muslims, christians and all else can live in peace. […]
Government
2,400 workers needed for $510 million Entergy project
Entergy will replace its two steam generators along with the reactor vessel pressure head at Waterford 3, which will mean the influx of 2,400 temporary workers into St. Charles Parish this spring. […]