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Alford: They said it (legislative edition)

The Legislature held forth from Baton Rouge for five consecutive months this calendar year,...

It’s not state money so Louisiana legislators have no problem giving high-paid sheriffs a raise

State legislators overwhelming voted to approve a 7% salary hike for Louisiana sheriffs, who...

JR Ball: Louisiana budget compromise brings end to uncivil war

The sun is shining brightly over our crud-covered Louisiana Capitol these days. The birds...

Riegel: A beacon of light in Baton Rouge

While the immigration debate was raging on Capitol Hill last month, nearly 100 people...

Publisher: Supreme Court sets union members free

In 1973, 23% of public- and private-sector employees belonged to a union. Forty-five years...

A failure to assess in Baton Rouge

An analysis by Business Report of select commercial properties in East Baton Rouge Parish, including the...

Executive Spotlight Q&A: Jeff Birch

Photography by Don Kadair Jeff Birch Position: President & CEO Company: Setpoint Integrated Solutions Age: 47 Family: Wife, Mary; son,...

Entrepreneur: Jaime Glas

Photography by Brian Baiamonte COMPANY HauteWork POSITION Founder and owner WHAT THEY DO Upscale women’s brand of flame-resistant...

Court confirms Street Breads bankruptcy plan; restaurant to remain open

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court has confirmed a reorganization plan for Street Breads of Southwest...

Congressional cycle showing signs of life

This fall’s congressional elections may not present Louisiana with many opportunities for change, but...