At Monday’s Revenue Estimating Conference (“REC”) meeting, the group rejected including in the FY15 budget $54 million in savings proposed by the New York consulting firm of Alvarez and Marsal as unsubstantiated. […]
In a fit of unusual candor, the ethically-challenged head of economic development, Stephen Moret, admitted that Louisiana was NOT experiencing an economic boom. […]
State Senator Yvonne Dorsey-Colomb broke the law limiting campaign contributions from Political Action Committees (“PAC”). […]
I wonder if the seeds of pride are not sown right after our birth. Though we might not be able to think that far back, it’s probable that people were telling our parents what a beautiful baby we were. […]
Some of the leges are upset about the growing costs of the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (“TOPS”). Apparently, the leges don’t understand the cause of the increasing costs. […]
Still scratching my head over where Bobby Jindal found the extra $50 million in state funds to give to higher education in his proposed FY15 budget, but I may have found the source. […]
There is no secret that Louisiana produces more professional football talent than any other state per capita in America. Louisiana has had that distinction four out of the last five years and it has not gone unnoticed by the University of Utah. […]
Much has been made of the possible severe weather conditions this coming Sunday for the Super Bowl. Forecasters have talked about wind, cold and snow for the game, and there is no doubt that will play a part in the outcome. […]
The Saints season ended in Seattle, just like it did in the 2010 postseason. However, you have to give it up for a great effort by a depleted defense short of starters, especially in the secondary. […]
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