Editorial
The historic ‘chase hunters’
Two hundred and fifty years ago, hunting was one of Louisiana’s most lucrative occupations. […]
Louisiana
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. […]
Allen Lottinger
How about Jindal for vice president?
With all of the unabated political activity going on at the present time locally and nationally, here is a suggestion that just about everybody in Louisiana would favor – let’s spread the word that our governor, Bobby Jindal, should be put on a ticket as vice presidential candidate next year. […]
Columns
Look that gift horse in the mouth
During the 2015 regular session the legislators pass a “temporary” (wink, wink, nod, nod) 1 percent tax increase (HCR 8) on all non-residential electrical utilities. […]
Columns
A peek into Jindal’s inner sanctum
Despite holding the title of governor of Louisiana for over 7-1/2 years, we know very little about Bobby Jindal beyond his carefully-crafted public persona and well-scripted talking points. […]
Columns
Last Island’s last days
August can be cruel. In modern times, it has spawned hurricanes Camille, Andrew, and Katrina that devastated Louisiana and killed hundreds of people. An equally destructive, but lesser known storm, was the 1856 hurricane that destroyed Last Island. […]