Columns
We aren’t as dumb as they think
In explaining why all elected officials, including Bobby Jindal, were exempt from the proposed 3% increase in employee contribution to the state retirement system we find:
Opinions & Responses
Columns
Nobody gets hurt with political hot air
A few weeks ago, Martha Manuel was summarily fired by “Huey P” Jindal for candidly responding to questions by members of the House Appropriations Committee. […]
Columns
Can public agencies legally hire lobbyists?
According to a story in the Times-Picayune, the Port of South Louisiana is hiring two lobbyists for its staff. See story here.
Columns
Boss Jindal vs. state workers
Martha Manuel is not the first political appointee to be fired for criticizing a governor’s policies. Bobby Jindal is not the first governor to be unpopular with state workers. […]
Columns
Stockman takes the Fed to the woodshed
It is the scariest thing I have read in a long time. Unfortunately, it is hard to argue with much of the message it contains. […]
Opinions & Responses
Presidential candidates turn focus to Louisiana
It seems that Louisiana may have a shot after all in determining who will be Republican nominee for President and thus get a chance to become leader of the world’s greatest democracy. […]
Columns
Education, retirement will bring debate
In less than two weeks, the 2012 Regular Session of the Legislature will be gaveled to order. […]
Opinions & Responses
Saints suddenly go askew
The New Orleans Saints are going through trying times these days after a spectacular Super Bowl win two years ago and a near miss at getting into the big game this year. […]
Columns
Higher Ed issues on Spring Break
Another session of the Legislature sets to convene with the usual raft of bills to make over the management of higher education. […]