Opinions

Publisher’s View: Shame and blame on history of St. George

The St. George saga playing out could have been avoided if state legislators. like then state Sen. Sharon Weston Broome, didn't force the issue.

Alford: Louisiana once again waiting on Washington

ach passing day brings with it new promises of federal funding, yet the sun rises and sets with little hope of immediate arrival.

Alford: Redistricting is coming to a town near you

Malapportionment data shows adjustments are needed in election boundaries for not only Congress and the Legislature, but also the Public Service Commission, Supreme Court and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. 

JR Ball: Ida can’t blow away dedicated tax grab

Whether it's economic development districts or TIF deals, the Metro Council loves giving away our tax dollars to the politically-connected.

Riegel: The difficult realities of life in south Louisiana

Whether its hurricanes, our quality of life or our eroding coast, it's getting harder to ask our children to remain in Louisiana.

Publisher: Reflecting in year 40 for ‘Business Report’

Reflecting on reluctance to embrace change in Baton Rouge since Business Report began 40 years ago as well as endorsements for the upcoming election.
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Alford: Hurricane season, COVID-19 challenge political campaigns

With an active hurricane season underway and the Delta variant’s footprint growing in Louisiana, campaign professionals here are fighting a two-headed dragon this election cycle.

Alford: Picking the next lieutenant governor

House Ways and Means Chairman Stuart Bishop has become the first announced candidate for...

Alford: A legislative agenda focused on change

You can certainly accuse members of the Louisiana Legislature of a lot of things,...

Patrick Lencioni: Executives with wrong focus dangerous for organizations 

Joy is not a word often associated with work. However, in the view of...