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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...
Publisher: Louisiana Legislature will get more 'red' in 2020
Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, often complains about the Legislature and the resistance he gets, especially from the the Republican House. He might...
JR Ball: Baton Rouge embracing the spirit of independence
For the better part of three-plus years, the dominant political battle in East Baton Rouge Parish has been the fight over the proposed city...
Riegel: What's in an economic ranking?
Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration has had plenty to crow about lately in the categories of economic development and the state’s overall economic health.
The...
Publisher: Ascension Parish politics a bit like Russia
Last year in this column I expressed my belief that Ascension Parish might be leading the way and showing Baton Rouge how it’s done...
JR Ball: Council stunt widens Baton Rouge divide
So … what have we learned from the latest Baton Rouge controversy to spin out of control? Despite all the lament and vows to...
Publisher: The government we all pay for
We all pay for government everyday and often question if we are getting our money’s worth. Is our government well run? In our most...
Riegel: Will Baton Rouge learn from Amoroso’s death?
The recent death of Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso in a bicycling accident in St. Francisville hit home.
Like the late councilman, I, too, am a...
Alford: They said it (legislative edition)
The Legislature held forth from Baton Rouge for five consecutive months this calendar year, from Feb. 19 to June 24. Throughout the Memorial Day...
Riegel: A beacon of light in Baton Rouge
While the immigration debate was raging on Capitol Hill last month, nearly 100 people gathered at Light House Coffee on Lee Drive to observe...
Publisher: Supreme Court sets union members free
In 1973, 23% of public- and private-sector employees belonged to a union. Forty-five years later, just 6.5% of private-sector employees are union members, but...
Riegel: An entertaining downtown Baton Rouge debate
Metro Councilman Lamont Cole says his recently defeated ordinance that would have allowed bars and restaurants to stay open until 4 a.m. was borne...
