Opinions

Julio Melara: The confidence tax we can’t afford

One of the most important moves a new mayor can make is rarely the...

Rolfe McCollister: Send Sen. Miguez back to New Iberia

I have lived in Congressional District 5 since Gov. Jeff Landry changed the maps....

Rolfe McCollister: Did Bill Cassidy lose his political gambit?

Sen. Bill Cassidy has been in the national political game for 12 years. When...

Richard Bliss: The AI blind spot costing local businesses deals

A CEO client of mine received an urgent request from his sales rep: Meet...

‘Capital Assets’ takes a closer look at what drives the region

Greater Baton Rouge is easy to underestimate. Drive through, and you might see a...

Voices: The Capital Region’s greatest attributes

Ask a resident about the Capital Region’s single greatest strength, and it’s hard not...
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Rolfe McCollister: 20 wishes for BR in 2026

This is my “wish list” for the new year. Most will require us to...

Rolfe McCollister: Gov. Landry is hurting the LSU brand

Some say our governor, Jeff Landry, has no love for Louisiana’s flagship university, favoring...

Rolfe McCollister: Voting ‘no’ on Thrive! EBR tax increase

We have a crucial vote on Mayor Sid Edwards’ Thrive! EBR tax plan coming...

Mayor Sid Edwards: We can thrive

Over the next two weeks, East Baton Rouge Parish residents will vote on the...