Allen Lottinger
Opera says death penalty not needed
One of the most interesting operas of our time was staged by the New Orleans Opera Association this past weekend. […]
Louisiana
Columns
Lawmakers gearing up for their other session
While political eyes and ears are tuned into the ongoing special session, which was called to address a historic set of budget shortfalls, lawmakers are having to juggle their responsibilities to make time for the upcoming regular session that promises to host its own variety of policy debates. […]
Allen Lottinger
Coastal states need more mineral revenue
President Barack Obama is trying to sidestep our state’s efforts to restore our coast along the Gulf of Mexico when we have given so much to providing oil and gas to fueling our nation. […]
Columns
Caucus chair: Stop vote switching in House
The chairman of the Democratic Caucus in the Legislature’s lower chamber has introduced a resolution that would remove the provision in House rules that allows representatives to switch, or correct, their votes. […]
Editorial
The historic ‘chase hunters’
Two hundred and fifty years ago, hunting was one of Louisiana’s most lucrative occupations. […]
Columns
Felons issue could surface in regular session
With the Louisiana Supreme Court siding with former state legislator Derrick Shepherd and ruling unconstitutional the provision barring convicted felons from running for office for 15 years after their sentences end, the question now becomes what’s next. […]
Columns
Bills being filed ahead of regular session
Although the regular session doesn’t convene until March 14, and the new Legislature was just fully sworn in on Monday, lawmakers are already requesting and filing bills. […]
Columns
Louisiana Dems preparing for internal elections
The March elections for the Democratic State Central Committee and the subsequent vote, if needed, for the next chairman, aren’t necessarily being guided by Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards, the first Democratic governor elected in Louisiana in 12 years. […]
Allen Lottinger
Is Louisiana jailing too many people?
Unfortunately, Louisiana is the leader in one unfavorable statistic concerning criminal justice. […]