House leadership has 'followship' problem
The upside for the Jindal administration, after the gutting of its budget, is that the appropriations bill is out of the rebellious House and now in the friendly hands and wise heads of the Senate. Led by the masterful Senate president, John Alario,...
DATE: May 15, 2012 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Maginnis: House leadership has 'followship' problem
The upside for the Jindal administration, after the gutting of its budget, is that the appropriations bill is out of the rebellious House and now in the friendly hands and wise heads of the Senate. Led by the masterful Senate president, John Alario,...
DATE: May 15, 2012 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
News roundup: 'Swamp People' cast member Mitchell Guist dies … Ochsner's president/COO to become its CEO … Veteran researcher joins Water Institute
Accident on the Intracoastal: A Louisiana sheriff says a cast member of the reality TV show Swamp People has died. Assumption Parish Sheriff Mike Waguespack says Mitchell Guist was pronounced dead at a hospital today. He had...
DATE: May 14, 2012 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
The budget mess
As the state House of Representatives takes up the budget this week, it’s been four years since lawmakers have seen a surplus. For new members, that bygone concept seems as mythical as the unicorn.
DATE: May 14, 2012 | CATEGORY: John Maginnis
Testing FuturEBR
After nearly five years on the market, the 2.9-acre tract of vacant land at the intersection of Kenilworth Parkway and Perkins Road was set to change hands this month, and realtor Ty Gose thought he had a good deal in the works. A group of buyers...
DATE: May 14, 2012 | CATEGORY: Current Issue
Nothing neat about balancing budget
As the state House of Representatives takes up the budget this week, it has been four years since lawmakers have seen a surplus. For new members, that bygone concept seems as mythical as the unicorn.
DATE: May 08, 2012 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
DMC Carter Chambers to build new headquarters in B.R.
Gov. Bobby Jindal joined officials from DMC Carter Chambers today to announce the company's plans to spend $10 million to build a new 90,000-square-foot headquarters facility on a lot next to the company's current headquarters at 19151 Highland...
DATE: May 08, 2012 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Editor: CATS tax vote no example of a community coming together
When the 10-year property tax to support the cash-strapped Capital Area Transit System was recently approved by voters in Baton Rouge and Baker—but roundly rejected in Zachary—some supporters were nonetheless quick to call it an example...
DATE: May 04, 2012 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
'Live! With Kelly' show in B.R. to profile Northeast High School teacher
As part of its annual Top Teacher Week, the TV show Live! With Kelly will visit Northeast High School in Baton Rouge to profile Monica Dunn, a business teacher and finalist for the show's 2012 Top Teacher Award. As one of just five finalists,...
DATE: May 03, 2012 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Capitol Views: House backs bill to expand property tax exemptions; also likes rebates for public schools; will take up budget Thursday
The categories of businesses that can receive property tax exemptions would be broadened by a proposed constitutional amendment that unanimously passed the House today.
DATE: May 03, 2012 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
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