Editorial
Tax amnesty money usually laundered by lawmakers
Sources in the Legislature and the Department of Revenue tell LaPolitics.com that this year’s tax amnesty program generated in excess of what was originally budgeted. […]
Government
Government
Mandela was a unique person
The world lost one of its greatest citizens last week when Nelson Mandela died at the age of 95. […]
Government
Library director steps down after 15 years, feels system will thrive in ‘younger’ hands
After 15 years, Mary desBordes will step down as director of the St. Charles Parish Library system on Dec. 20. As director, desBordes has spearheaded the addition of two new branches, one in Destrehan and another in Paradis. […]
Government
Attorney general closes lid on parish’s free dumpster program
The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office recently ruled that free dumpsters provided by St. Charles Parish for the demolition of blighted property should have been paid for by those property owners. […]
Editorial
Lieutenant governor post drawing wide interest
Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden is dangling his cowboy hat above the ring, telling radio host Jim Engster recently he is “80 percent sure” he will run for the No. 2 office in 2015. […]
Government
Football is not a noise game
The gridiron has provided the location for a lot of thrilling sports activity in recent years. It is supposed to be a contest of how the players handle the oval football in running for touchdowns, throwing and catching passes, kicking the ball and getting it away from the opposition. […]
Government
Judge rules against parish in dispute with barge company
St. Charles Parish could be on the hook for more than $1.3 million in legal fees after losing a lawsuit over a zoning dispute with Hahnville-based barge fleet operator Bayou Fleet. […]
Government
Mary Tastet will fill abandoned St. Charles Parish Council seat
For the second time this year, Mary Tastet will take over for a St. Charles Parish Council member who resigned his seat.
Editorial
Special election rattles state’s political landscape
Political newcomer Vance McAllister of Swartz pulled off his second big election surprise in a row by easily defeating the early favorite in the Nov. 16 runoff in the 5th Congressional District. […]