Featured
Three vie for Council-at-Large seat
On March 20 parish voters will head to the polls for a special parish-wide election aimed at filling the Division A Council-at-Large seat Wendy Benedetto vacated in August. […]
government
Featured
New Hahnville residential development denied by Planning Commission
Plat approval for phase two of Hahnville’s River Place Estates, which would include 21 new residential lots near 14855 River Road in Hahnville, was denied by the St. Charles Parish Planning Commission in a meeting earlier this month. […]
Columns
New IRS contribution limits
The IRS just announced the annual contribution limits on IRAs, 401(k)s, and other widely used retirement plan accounts for 2020. […]
Featured
Public works, Parks & Rec directors among positions sought
St. Charles Parish President-elect Matt Jewell has begun his transition into office by advertising key positions he wants to fill in parish government. […]
Government
Raymond to run government while Cochran recovers
As St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran continues his recovery from injuries he suffered in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on April 3, parish Chief Administrative Officer Billy Raymond is stepping in to run day-to-day operations. […]
Government
Parish GIS putting departments at easy access with mapping
St. Charles Parish has been installing smart meters that can be read by remote signal. […]
Columns
Polls show grim political outlook for state government
Two new polls out from the University of New Orleans’ Survey Research Center and LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab reveal that the public has serious concerns about the budget and the direction the state is heading as the Legislature launches into its second session of the year. […]
Government
Info tours are unique way to learn how government works
Residents of St. Charles Parish have a unique opportunity to find out a lot about how St. Charles Parish operates when it comes to its government and the services it provides. […]
Lifestyles
Lakewood Elementary students learn about government
Students in Mindy Baudouin’s social studies class are currently learning about government. […]
Government
St. Charles Parish releases how-to guide on public involvement in government
The St. Charles Parish Public Information Office has released a new brochure containing information on all the ways members of the public can get engaged in the local political process. […]
Events & Announcements
See inner workings of parish government
HAHNVILLE – St. Charles Parish government will provide citizens a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of vital parish infrastructure, including pump stations and the Emergency Operations Center during tours on March 3 and 4 from 8 a.m.-noon. Both tours will begin at the parish courthouse in the Council chambers, 15045 River Road in Hahnville. Snacks will be provided. East Bank residents are asked to attend the March 3 tour and West Bank residents are asked to the March 4 tour, as the tours will pertain to those specific banks. To reserve a spot, call (985)783-5182 or visit www.scpinfotour.org.
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Government
Government should get closer to home
Government in Washington is getting too big and the polls are showing it. Pew Research Center released findings in a survey that showed nearly 80 percent of Americans have little faith that the massive federal bureaucracy can solve the nation’s ills. […]