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.
The Water Institute of the Gulf, following a public embarrassment, finds itself answering critics about its role and evolving revenue streams. Institute officials counter the only problem is one of public relations.
Kathleen Blanco, Louisiana's first and only female governor, should be remembered for much more than her response to Hurricane Katrina. She was a dedicated public servant who worked to improve education in the state.
Rather than embrace an Emergent Method study, Research Park Corporation and LSU say following big-picture themes will boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem.