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McCollister: It’s time for Baton Rouge to come ALIVE
Symbolic of Baton Rouge not capitalizing on opportunities to embrace the future is the rejection of the downtown ALIVE project.
Riegel: Revitalization must extend beyond downtown
To achieve its full potential, Baton Rouge must invest in long-ignored areas of the parish in a way similar to the revitalization of downtown.
Alford: Recall politics in New Orleans
The campaign to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell gathered 3,000 signatures during its first three days of operation, mostly through pop-up events.
Alford: Partisan strategy may reshape House speaker elections
After two terms of contentious leadership elections that bitterly divided members, House Republicans are meeting privately to develop a nomination process for future speaker...
Alford: Down-ballot developments in statewide races
If you’re hoping for fresh news on next year’s race for governor, you will be disappointed by this column. Very little will transpire on...
Alford: PSC regulatory review regains focus
After delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic and relentless hurricane seasons, a comprehensive regulatory review of Louisiana’s power market is regaining focus and placing...
Alford: The politics of your email inbox
"Unicorn farts."
“They wouldn’t want me to say this.”
"These two are driving me NUTS."
"I’ll say what I damn well please."
If you’re thinking these sentences read...
JR Ball: Life in Jeff Landry’s Louisiana
Jeff Landry, our wannabe governor, has a message for any resident—or any city official—who doesn't think the way he does: Get the hell out of Louisiana.
McCollister: Gov. Edwards is still wrong on school choice
Vetoes by Gov. John Bel Edwards makes clear he supports teacher unions and the status quo over improved education and what's in the best interest of children.
Alford: Mayoral mania prevails on fall ballot
A healthy portion of the statewide voter turnout yielded by the current election cycle will be driven by the middle of the November ballot....
Viewpoint: Being a beautiful city is a decision you make
Opinion: By only blaming residents for littering we ignore how the waste hauling industry is contributing to our growing problem.
Alford: The dawn of a new election cycle
From legal challenges to political drama, the run-up to qualifying last week made everyone wish qualifying was already over.
Alford: Attention turning to race for House speaker
With qualifying for another legislative cycle roughly one year away, and a potential internal House leadership election expected in the coming months
Alford: Everyone has a story in Senate race
John Kennedy has raised more money for his reelection bid than any other incumbent U.S. Senate candidate in Louisiana’s long and storied political history.
McCollister: President Joe Biden has created a mess
After President Joe Biden created a mess that has driven gas prices up to record levels, he recently took a break from blaming President Vladimir Putin.
JR Ball: Can we really handle the truth about Baton Rouge?
As anyone who’s taken a college-level philosophy course can attest, defining what is the truth isn’t that simple.
This has been a highbrow topic of...
JR Ball: Honestly, can we handle the truth?
Baton Rouge leaders are probably being honest but they aren't telling the truth when it comes to the challenges we face.
McCollister: President Joe Biden has created a mess
Economic problems are mounting for President Joe Biden, and a look at the craziness that is CATS as well as Baton Rouge traffic.
Alford: Decision time for lawmakers on veto session
All of the high-profile issues from this year’s regular session, from guns and transgender athletes to vaccines and abortion, are settled.
Alford: End may be near for Capitol barnburners
Much like last week, uncertainty continues to plague the biggest stories at the Capitol.
