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A Louisiana constitutional convention primer
I had but two goals while writing this column:
To provide a better understanding of the ongoing constitutional convention issue in Louisiana as 2019...
JR Ball: A Christmas wish list for Baton Rouge
With the arrival of the gift that keeps on giving—my annual property tax bill—the Christmas and holiday seasons are officially upon us in Baton...
Riegel: A silver lining among the storm clouds of climate change
As has been well documented by now, the Trump administration released one of the most significant reports about climate change in recent memory on...
Publisher: Choose solutions on Dec. 8 ballot
Parishwide MovEBR Roads and traffic tax: YES
You have seen the old Fram oil filter commercials where a mechanic warns you about costly engine repairs...
JR Ball: Amazon’s decision a reality check for Baton Rouge
Stephen Moret is one happy human these days. The man who not too long ago spearheaded economic development in Louisiana, and Baton Rouge before...
Riegel: Grappling with Baton Rouge’s 5G future
Not many people were paying attention in 2017, when the Metro Council passed a hastily crafted ordinance laying out the parameters for how and...
Publisher: Metro Council is the disaster
This column has been revised since its original publication to clarify the status of a Board of Ethics investigation into the East Baton Rouge...
JR Ball: They make the mistake, we pay for it
Why are we, the taxpayers of Louisiana, routinely paying for the mistakes of others?
Some loathsome elected official, government worker or university professor thinks it’s...
Riegel: The time has come in Louisiana for tort reform
The legislative session may still be months away, but the business community is already gunning for one of its familiar and favorite targets: The...
Publisher: Entrepreneurs should lead, government serve
In cities and states across America, people are looking for solutions to many challenges. Politicians think they have the answers and often create more...
JR Ball: Blame the lawyers for Louisiana’s fiscal health
Louisiana’s financial health is … not good. No secret there. Anyone paying anything resembling an iota of attention knows the state’s budget and how...
Riegel: Adolescence in an era of sanctioned debauchery
While our divided nation squares off once again, this time over embattled U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, those of us who are around...
Publisher: Election Day and more amendments
You have less than a month until Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 6. For those who like to get a jump on the polls,...
Alford: Is legislative erosion a real problem?
Turnover in the Louisiana House of Representatives, and to a lesser degree in the Senate, is the story that just keeps on giving for...
JR Ball: The political crusades of Jeff Landry
Jeff Landry, the attorney general for the banana republic of Louisiana, could find no wrongdoing with a Baton Rouge police officer gunning down Alton Sterling...
Riegel: A crossroads moment for Baton Rouge
A lot of important decisions will be made in Baton Rouge over the next few months that will affect that future of the area...
Publisher: Time is now for City Park changes
There’s talk again of a new bridge, construction is underway to fix the Washington Street exit and the Water Institute is now open on...
JR Ball: The value of higher education at LSU
During a week where New York University made international headlines by announcing a tuition-free medical school, LSU took the bold move of raising its...
Riegel: TOPS affords high-end college living
(Editor's Note: This article has been revised to correct the title of Greg Albrecht, who is chief economist in the Legislative Fiscal Office. John...
Publisher: Time to wake up, Baton Rouge
CityStats is an annual report published on our community data and opinions. It is a combination of data from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber...
