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One of the largest issues facing Baton Rouge in the year 2000 was traffic. Synchronizing traffic signals—fairly standard operating procedure in many other cities—was discussed as a key part of the solution. 

If you think 23 years is enough time to get traffic lights synchronized in Baton Rouge ... you would be sadly wrong.

Louisiana and its leaders better abandon the status quo mentality and embrace change if we want to be competitive.

There will be many issues debated during the governor's race, but which candidate will do the best job of growing the Louisiana economy?

Not only is Louisiana continuing to lose residents to other states, but those who are leaving tend to have higher levels of wealth.

Baton Rouge is littered with abandoned signs and it's a blight and an embarrassment for out city. We need to show some pride and clean up our act.

Voters should look closely at the actions of Jeff Landry and not simply support him for governor because he's a conservative Republican.

A new year always provides a fresh start, giving rise to bright hopes and dreams for the next 12 months. As an optimist, things can get better.