Allen Lottinger
Supreme Court shifts to right
The U. S. Supreme Court has definitely become more conservative. The customary 5-4 vote that used to take a lefthand turn now goes toward the right. […]
Opinions & Responses
Lifestyles
Heather R. Breaux Blog 7-11-2007
After nearly three weeks on medical leave due to must-have eye surgery to repair the retina in my right eye, I’ve finally made my way back to the office and I’ve got to say that sitting in my comfy desk chair feels like home. […]
Letter to the Editor
Ama residents sound off in a letter to the Council
In a letter submitted to the St. Charles Parish Council on June 28, concerned residents in Ama express their frustrations and disappointment with the approval process:
Dear Council,
After our recent Ama Town Hall Meeting, we would like to itemize various areas of failure that have become evident in our systems and some potential solutions. […]
Allen Lottinger
Are term limits good or bad for state?
There are pros ad cons to term limits which the Louisiana Legislature is experiencing for the first time this year. […]
Opinions & Responses
Millages should not be permanent fixtures
When millages are passed to finance government activities, they are usually designed for a specific amount of total revenue. […]
Allen Lottinger
Remember Last Island, Audrey, Katrina . . . and be prepared
It was 50 years ago when the most destructive hurricane in history hit Louisiana’s coast – – until the debacle two years ago. […]
Columns
How big should Big Charity be?
The Housing and Urban Development agency in Washington just sent down some good news and bad news for our state government. […]
Columns
The business of doing good
A recent headline points out why it wouldn’t be a bad idea to post the Ten Commandments in our schools. […]
Columns
ACLU fights Jesus in Slidell courthouse
For the past ten years, a portrait of Jesus Christ in the Slidell City Court created no controversy. […]