Columns
Reboot the Boot
As a dad, one of my duties at home is to be a “fix-it” guy. While I may not be the handiest person out there, I can usually put some “MacGyver-esque” skills to the test […]
Louisiana
Columns
Little things make a big difference to small business
Quick…think of the last 5-6 businesses with which you have had a transaction. Perhaps you stopped somewhere for gas, got some help filling out your taxes, picked up a few home essentials, took the kids […]
Columns
La. HB 372 would bring legal reform
There will be plenty of compelling stories over the next two months as the 2019 Legislative Session unfolds in Baton Rouge. It’s an election year, so the governor and all the legislators know the stakes […]
News
Proposed bill could mean fine, jail time for those harassing officials
Targeting actions that cause officials to fear for safety A legislative bill introduced by a Louisiana state representative could lead to harsher penalties for anyone found to be harassing game officials, referees and umpires at […]
Columns
Why Louisiana’s prison system belongs in jail
Louisiana’s prison system has its faults and one of them is that prisoners are not always released until long after their prison terms expire. According to recent news releases, many sentences including those in the […]
News
Sportsman Show celebrates 40th anniversary
Boat, ATV and tractor shows along with great deals on hunting, fishing gear The 40th Annual Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival, Louisiana’s largest outdoor and boat show, will be held March 14-17 at the Lamar-Dixon […]
Columns
Legislation would protect unclaimed money
At any point in time there is $850 million to $900 million in unclaimed money that is owed to Louisiana citizens. Our dedicated employees work hard to return this money every day, but as fast […]
News
State trooper expected to make full recovery following Spillway collision
Incident marked third time state police vehicle hit in area since 2012 A Louisiana State Trooper is reportedly expected to make a full recovery after he was hospitalized following an incident where his vehicle was […]
Columns
Distracted driving remains huge problem
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released new research recently revealing distracted driving continues to increase – mostly due to smartphone use and other behaviors. According to the study, manipulating a cellphone (texting, reading, […]
Allen Lottinger
Levee system could be done by 2023
Some $350 million is currently being planned for use in protecting coastal areas in southeastern Louisiana which has been in the planning stage for nearly half a century. Nearly $300 million of that amount is […]
Columns
What exactly is the ITEP endgame here?
A key question is starting to become harder to ignore in Louisiana… and it has everything to do with the latest in what is becoming a long list of tax controversies created in the last […]
Columns
What does the Treasury Office do?
When I was first elected to the job of State Treasurer a year ago, one of my goals was to educate the public about the many different functions of the Treasurer’s Office. I’ve written several […]
