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Alford: Candidates continue to invest in themselves
Candidates for state-sanctioned offices have so far put $2.6 million of their own money behind self-funding campaign bids this year, according to financial information...
Alford: JBE faces final year, race to replace him
John Bel Edwards, the man who won Louisiana’s two most expensive races for governor, has just $66,000 in his personal campaign finance account.
Alford: In Louisiana, elections beget elections
With primary voting set to conclude in less than a month, both of the open state Senate seats on the fall ballot could—again—lead to other special elections on future ballot
McCollister: Endorsements for Nov. 8 election
Editor’s note: These endorsements are solely those of the author; Business Report does not make political endorsements.
Important statewide and local elections are set for...
JR Ball: Bridging the intelligence gap
What's more worrisome: the proposed locations of a new Mississippi River bridge or that those making the decision seem to know shockingly little?
McCollister: My endorsements for the Nov. 8 election
Columnist Rolfe McCollister provides his endorsements on items appearing on the Baton Rouge ballot for the Nov. 8 election.
Alford: Why our politics are anything but affordable
Everything from paper and personnel to polling and postage will cost campaigns more money during the current election cycle and in the next.
Alford: ‘Mama Bear’ leaves the political den
Congresswoman Julia Letlow assumed elected office 17 months ago, just enough time to find out where the House of Representatives keeps its office supplies.
Alford: Observations from the campaign trail
According to several elections officials, 800 erroneous mail-in ballots covering seven precincts in Shreveport were accidentally sent to voters this month. The ballots in...
Essay: An immeasurable amount of potential from our flagship
LSU’s commitment is to improving lives in measurable, impactful ways that evolve from evidence-based research and study.
Essay: Becoming the creative epicenter of the South
Turning the potential of Baton Rouge into reality requires hard work and the bravery to embrace innovation.
Essay: Renewing the American dream in the Capital Region
Baton Rouge can become a place that provides equitable education pathways to opportunity for everyone—no matter their starting point in life.
Essay: A Baton Rouge that punches above its weight class
Building a strong talent pipeline, industry diversification and inclusivity are keys to the Capital Region’s long-term economic success.
Essay: Connection-driven research
The Baton Rouge Health District and the New Orleans BioInnovation Center partnership could make the region a national leader in health sciences.
Essay: Needing a new brand
What is the essence of Baton Rouge? What is our brand? Let’s begin by focusing on the positives while embracing change.
JR Ball: Getting the cool kids to eat at the Baton Rouge table
Help Wanted: Seeking young professionals and the creative class to make Baton Rouge the place where they live, work and play.
Essay: A problem of attraction
Convincing young professionals to call Baton Rouge home begins by actually welcoming them and breaking down the unspoken barriers to access.
Essay: Taking the risk on a sustainable future
Building a better Baton Rouge starts with making the changes necessary so that it’s a thriving, climate-resilient city.
Essay: The right thing to do
Corporate social responsibility encompasses how your company and its employees interact with the community and, when done right, can appeal to a new generation of talent.
Alford: Unintended consequences on the ballot
A proposed constitutional amendment that was meant to protect Louisianans from forms of slavery and involuntary servitude may actually do just the opposite if passed into law by voters later this year
