Opinions

Riegel: The bitter divides of 2016 aren’t going anywhere in 2017

Now that 2016 is coming to an end, we can say goodbye to one...

Cook: Here’s something else besides the flood (or politics)

Here’s something I said a lot during my Thanksgiving holiday: “Let’s talk about something...

‘Business Report’ Publisher: Sharon Weston Broome for mayor

It’s time to go to the polls on Saturday, Dec. 10, to cast some...

Insight: Valuing our energy infrastructure

American consumers often have little appreciation for how energy supplies are delivered to their...

Insight: Sue or get out of the way

On Sept. 21, 2016, a letter was signed and sent by Gov. John Bel...

Safety and profits: Increasing awareness, guidance and insight among construction firms

Based on fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 full-time workers, the four most dangerous occupations...
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Publisher: Voters were ‘mad as hell’ in 2016

Editor's note: This column has been updated since the original version went to press. “I...

Riegel: Some thoughts on Thanksgiving in a ‘post-truth’ world

In this season of Thanksgiving, it’s important to remember all that we have to...

Publisher: Our Baton Rouge economy and tax reform

Economist Loren Scott says Baton Rouge has enjoyed “one of the fastest-growing economies in...

Riegel: Rethinking our approach to criminal justice

During his first year in office, Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Association...