Government
Restore Act will provide some funding for West Bank levee
St. Charles Parish stands to receive some funding for the West Bank hurricane protection levee following the signing of the Restore Act earlier this month.
Billy Tauzin
Government
West Bank levee funding hits snag, Washington insiders say
The West Bank levee project looks to have hit another snag as Washington insiders representing the parish reveal federal funding is not expected anytime soon.
Government
Parish hires lobbying firm
Despite the objections of some members, the St. Charles Parish Council awarded a two-year contract to a lobbying firm headed by former U.S. Rep. Billy Tauzin.
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Editorial
Are we heading towards socialism?
According to a dynamic Cuban lady who now lives in Kenner, we are well on our path to socialism.
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Allen Lottinger
Jindal bases future on the youth
Gov. Bobby Jindal gave an enlightened talk at Destrehan Library last Thursday as part of a statewide “Building a Better Louisiana for Our Children” tour. […]
Allen Lottinger
Moore’s film should promote health care debate
Michael Moore’s new movie – – “Sicko” – – should stir up a lot of debate on the present condition of the health care system in the United States. According to the controversial producer, it is in bad shape. […]
Columns
MELANCON VS ROMERO
BATON ROUGE — With qualifying finished and the Nov. 7 election date nearing, the race for the 3rd Congressional District is under way and it promises to be as contentious as it is telling. […]
Columns
‘Hardball’ issue on oil royalties has difficult history, future
BATON ROUGE — President Harry S. Truman offered Louisiana a sweet deal in 1949, an arrangement that state officials are still trying to get the feds to duplicate even today. […]