Government
Employees’ move into jail may come cheap
Converting the old parish jail into office space for St. Charles Parish workers won’t be as difficult or as costly as some might think.
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Government
Government
Laque article said misleading
To the editor:
Inasmuch as your story line sought to infuse “race” into the Parish’s efforts to secure civil service status for the Department of Community Services, it should be noted that it was necessary to eliminate three positions (occupied by the plaintiffs) in order to facilitate the adding of seven civil service positions to Parish government, with six of the seven positions being occupied by African American females. […]
Columns
The $1.25 billion question
When Governor Jindal was campaigning last fall, he was openly critical of former Governor Blanco’s use of non-recurring revenue to perpetuate $800 million of spending in the current (FY 07/08) budget. […]
Allen Lottinger
What to do with big Charity?
New Orleans area has been very successful in making use of old buildings. In fact, it’s against the law to bulldoze or tamper too much with a building that is historic in any way. […]
Government
Council not expected to agree on everything
It’s been officially 100 days since the new council members and parish president took office in St. Charles Parish. […]
Government
Bus transit system delayed
The developers of a bus transit system that would provide much needed transportation both around the parish and even into New Orleans hope to present their proposal to the River Parishes Transit Authority on June 4. […]
Government
Nuss: Council not breaking the law
Residents concerned over whether or not the council has violated the Sunshine Law, which are rules that assure public access to government meetings, can relax. […]
Allen Lottinger
Maybe someday we’ll eliminate income taxes
So Gov. Bobby Jindal got some credit – – and some blame – – for supporting and opposing tax cuts in the current legislative session. […]
Editorial
Parish hopping with activity
I’d like to thank everyone who has contacted my office to offer suggestions for the parish’s new Web site. […]