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Marie Constantin: Capturing litter could prevent flooding

I learned something remarkably interesting yesterday. When I called the FSA (Florida Stormwater Association) to...

Riegel: The cost of Baton Rouge ignoring its stormwater problems

Baton Rouge may be upset about its litter problem but it seems to be ignoring an even bigger problem—our Stormwater Management Program which is out of EPA compliance.

Publisher: Comments by Collis Temple Jr. reflect poorly on LSU

Collis Temple, as an LSU board member, overstepped his authority and sent a chill through the First Amendment with his criticism of Donald Rouse Sr. in the aftermath of the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

JR Ball: Steve Carter-a life well lived

Steve Carter—a gracious man with mesmerizing blue eyes, a cherubic face, that devilish grin and a personality that could fill Tiger Stadium—was a Pied Piper of living large, laughing through life in a minivan and collecting friends along the way.

Alford: Taxes, redistricting are top priorities for House speaker

When he was elected in January 2020, Speaker Clay Schexnayder was greeted with a...

Alford: Statewide 2023 races begin now

It may not feel like it now, but Louisiana's statewide elections slated for 2023...
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Waguespack: Sad, speechless and spent

LABI's Stephen Waguespack is stunned by what's happening in America and says it's time to restore civility and respect to our national discourse.

Viewpoint: Companies must dig deeper to achieve DEI

Dima Ghawi: The importance of diversity, equity and inclusion and its role in building a welcoming and secure work environment for all is critical.

Viewpoint: Minimizing your company’s cybersecurity liability

Peddling cybersecurity during and following a pandemic is like telling a paraplegic to get...

JR Ball: ExxonMobil Goliath has had enough of David in Baton Rouge

JR Ball: ExxonMobil is making it clear that if we want the company to keep investing in Baton Rouge then its ITEP approval on its modernization project better get the OK.