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Alford: Ted James’ departure keeps Capitol’s revolving doors spinning

Baton Rouge Rep. Ted James, a Democrat, is the latest member to exit the...

Alford: Political storylines to track in 2022

The period between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is traditionally a quiet time in Louisiana politics. So make sure you soak up all peace and tranquility while you can. Because the next 12 months will host plenty of noisy political action—and it will be anything but peaceful.

Alford: Farewell to the 2021 election cycle

Based on the number of voters who participated around the state, you may have missed the year-ending elections this past weekend that concluded surprisingly with more of a bang than a whimper. 

‘Business Report’ Publisher: Passing the baton  

As Business Report Publisher Rolfe McCollister shared a few months back, Business Report is...

JR Ball: Wait…college football is big business?

What’s the deal with all the sanctimonious indignation over Brian Kelly bolting the Golden Dome for the golden riches of LSU?

Riegel: A winsome farewell

After a decade as "Business Report" editor and 8 years as a columnist, Stephanie Riegel bids farewell to pursue other challenges.
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Publisher: Americans are tired of cancel culture

Voters are making it clear that the days of cancel culture need to end, plus Rolfe McCollister trades the "Business Report" baton for his wife and grandchildren.

Alford: Politics and Mardi Gras merge once again

The campaign trail that leads to the Governor’s Mansion has many pit stops, including, but not limited to, the annual Washington Mardi Gras celebration.

Alford: Time to give citizenry constitutional control

From the 2019 statewide cycle through the primary that was concluded this past weekend, members of the Louisiana Legislature have successfully passed constitutional amendments only 50% of the time.

Riegel: Why does CATS need so many consultants to get the job done?

Few agencies in Baton Rouge are more vital to the people than the Capital...