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McCollister: Gov. Edwards is still wrong on school choice
Vetoes by Gov. John Bel Edwards makes clear he supports teacher unions and the status quo over improved education and what's in the best interest of children.
Alford: Mayoral mania prevails on fall ballot
A healthy portion of the statewide voter turnout yielded by the current election cycle will be driven by the middle of the November ballot....
Viewpoint: Being a beautiful city is a decision you make
Opinion: By only blaming residents for littering we ignore how the waste hauling industry is contributing to our growing problem.
Alford: The dawn of a new election cycle
From legal challenges to political drama, the run-up to qualifying last week made everyone wish qualifying was already over.
Alford: Attention turning to race for House speaker
With qualifying for another legislative cycle roughly one year away, and a potential internal House leadership election expected in the coming months
Alford: Everyone has a story in Senate race
John Kennedy has raised more money for his reelection bid than any other incumbent U.S. Senate candidate in Louisiana’s long and storied political history.
McCollister: President Joe Biden has created a mess
After President Joe Biden created a mess that has driven gas prices up to record levels, he recently took a break from blaming President Vladimir Putin.
JR Ball: Can we really handle the truth about Baton Rouge?
As anyone who’s taken a college-level philosophy course can attest, defining what is the truth isn’t that simple.
This has been a highbrow topic of...
JR Ball: Honestly, can we handle the truth?
Baton Rouge leaders are probably being honest but they aren't telling the truth when it comes to the challenges we face.
McCollister: President Joe Biden has created a mess
Economic problems are mounting for President Joe Biden, and a look at the craziness that is CATS as well as Baton Rouge traffic.
Alford: Decision time for lawmakers on veto session
All of the high-profile issues from this year’s regular session, from guns and transgender athletes to vaccines and abortion, are settled.
Alford: End may be near for Capitol barnburners
Much like last week, uncertainty continues to plague the biggest stories at the Capitol.
PAR: Lawmakers inaction puts Louisiana’s congressional map in judiciary’s hands
Surprising few, Louisiana’s latest redistricting session turned out to be a flop, more a tense reminder of the polarizing and partisan nature of the...
Alford: Investigations, litigation overlapping at Capitol
Parallel inquiries into State Police activities on the legislative and federal levels helped drive the politics of the Capitol this past spring.
JR Ball: Judge’s answer to St. George question is money
The answer to the St. George incorporation question, so far, is "money," which should be surprising to exactly no one.
McCollister: With crime rising, how do we keep Baton Rouge safe?
Rising violent crime has a growing number of Baton Rouge residents worried about the future of their city; something must be done.
Alford: Regular session may be over but the politics linger
The regular session has ended, but the politics produced inside the Capitol over the past three months are going to linger a bit longer.
Alford: What’s next for the Senate president?
With term limits on the horizon and his final regular session less than a year away, Senate President Page Cortez is pondering his next political move.
Alford: An in-depth look at campaign staffing challenges
With high-profile elections peppering ballots this year and next, campaigns in Louisiana are facing the same kind of staffing challenges as traditional businesses, especially when it comes to finding senior positions like managers.
Alford: Timelines for governor’s race remain fuzzy
We’re 16 months away from Louisiana’s next open race for governor and nowhere close to having a settled field of candidates.
