Opinions

JR Ball: Attracting an educated workforce to Baton Rouge

The state needs to rethink TOPS and Baton Rouge must change its economic development mission if we're going to attract and retain an educated workforce.

Riegel: It’s time for some policing questions about St. George

With the election to incorporate St. George just over a month away, the Sheriff Sid Gautreaux and city backers need to tell voters how much police services will cost.

Publisher: A 37-year journey of change

There's been much change at Business Report over its 37-year journey, writes Publisher Rolfe McCollister, who also comments on escalating state budgets and higher taxes under Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Alford: Supreme Court race high on intrigue, low on interest

Louisiana’s highest court, the Supreme Court, is located in New Orleans and it's composed...

Alford: The Fourth Estate and the fourth floor

Reporters, talking heads, columnists, editors and producers are slowly taking more of an interest...

Dear 25-year-old me: Here’s some advice.

Four successful Baton Rouge women on the advice they would give if met face-to-face with their 25-year-old selves. 
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Guest viewpoint: Baton Rouge’s IBM partnership pays off

Charles Masters of IBM writes, in a guest opinion, writes the company's partnership with Baton Rouge and Louisiana is stronger than ever.

JR Ball: Off to the Louisiana, Baton Rouge campaign races

Executive Editor JR Ball gives a whip-around look at the most interesting campaign races this election cycle in the Baton Rouge area.

Riegel: Navigating the lawless highways of Louisiana

As Editor Stephanie Riegel routinely discovers, driving on Louisiana's highways, and especially I-10, can be a dangerous adventure.

Publisher: Louisiana losing jobs under Gov. John Bel Edwards

Despite the campaign rhetoric, the reality is Louisiana is losing jobs—and citizens—under the tenure of Gov. John Bel Edwards. Also, a remembrance of former Gov. Kathleen Blanco and a look into the background of Library Board member Chance Wilson.