Columns
An examination in state surplus
Recently, Team Jindal announced a potential (unconfirmed) $162.9 million surplus for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. […]
Louisiana
Editorial
Not all legislatures paid the same, report shows
While all Louisiana legislators receive the same base salary, those in leadership positions receive bonuses. […]
Government
Medicine becomes political problem
Obamacare may decide who wins the next presidential election. […]
Editorial
Legislative auditor’s influence is growing
When he was nominated for the position of legislative auditor in 2010, Daryl Purpera told then Times-Picayune reporter, now Senior Audit Analyst Ed Anderson, “What we want to be is a fact-finder, not a prosecutor.” […]
Government
Legal costs can get exorbitant
Much criticism has been expressed about the high contingency fees assessed by law firms for handling cases for governmental agencies. […]
Columns
True Louisiana job figures are finally revealed
Those of us who live in Louisiana are constantly bombarded by press releases from Team Jindal about all the jobs that Bobby Jindal has created since he has been in office. […]
Lifestyles
Annual T-Caillou Lions Club fair
The annual T-Caillou Lions Club Fair will be held on Friday, Oct. 4 from 5-11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 from noon-11 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. […]
Columns
Louisianans deserve to know the truth
When Bobby Jindal took office, the unemployment rate in Louisiana was 3.8 percent. In May it was 6.8 percent. As of the end of June it stands at 7 percent. […]
What's Happening
Free booster seat giveaway event
METAIRIE – The Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force will conduct a summer booster seat giveaway on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]