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Rolfe McCollister: Gov. Jeff Landry and legislators are hypocrites
Do as I say, not as I do.
Gov. Jeff Landry and most of the Legislature are telling local school district leaders to handle the...
Guest column: Louisiana’s broadband strategy is helping businesses compete
Every Louisiana business depends on reliable internet service, whether it is processing payments, managing inventory, communicating with customers or supporting employees. Broadband access now...
Two Cents: A reinvigorated BREC has earned a ‘YES’ vote on June 27
East Baton Rouge Parish voters will see BREC on the June 27 ballot, and I want to make sure everyone understands exactly what they're...
Two Cents: A vote for the library is a vote for our future
There are moments when a community must answer a fundamental question: Do we believe in ourselves? Do we believe in the potential of our...
Rolfe McCollister: Congratulations to Dr. David Thomas
It’s my honor to introduce Baton Rouge to David Thomas, a native son. He is seen here on May 14, in his graduation attire...
Guest column: Sid Edwards on why federal investment in election infrastructure is critical
Local governments are responsible for administering elections, but too often they are asked to meet growing demands without the resources necessary to do the...
John Engquist: Louisiana can’t afford to lose its lead
This is a guest column written by John Engquist. The viewpoints expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of...
Art Favre: Amendment 4 matters for jobs and growth
This is a guest column written by Louisiana Association of Business and Industry executive committee member Art Favre, the owner and founder of Performance...
Trouble ahead for higher ed in Louisiana, plus my picks for constitutional amendments
The Advocate reported Louisiana's population dropped by 40,000 residents from 2020 to 2025—and was the only Southern state to decline. Texas was up 2.6...
Scott Gaudin: Business owners don’t need a bank. They need a banker.
There is no shortage of banks—there are more than 4,500 nationwide.
There is no shortage of products, platforms or capital in the market today. On...
Two Cents: Investing in those who protect us
Every day in Baton Rouge, while most of us are going about our lives—going to work, taking our kids to school, enjoying dinner with...
Rolfe McCollister: LSU is making a mistake hiring Will Wade
LSU is back in the national headlines again, but not for a national championship. A recent opinion column in USA Today by Blake Toppmeyer...
Two Cents: It’s time to eliminate waste in our park system and invest in what...
Every organization, be it a business, nonprofit or public agency, eventually faces a critical question: Are we using our resources in the smartest way...
Julio Melara: The confidence tax we can’t afford
One of the most important moves a new mayor can make is rarely the flashiest. It isn’t a ribbon cutting, a headline-grabbing initiative or...
Rolfe McCollister: Send Sen. Miguez back to New Iberia
I have lived in Congressional District 5 since Gov. Jeff Landry changed the maps. I understand state Sen. Blake Miguez helped approve those maps,...
Rolfe McCollister: Did Bill Cassidy lose his political gambit?
Sen. Bill Cassidy has been in the national political game for 12 years. When Cassidy ran for reelection in 2020, he sought and received...
Rolfe McCollister: 20 wishes for BR in 2026
This is my “wish list” for the new year. Most will require us to think differently and disrupt the status quo mentality of doing...
Rolfe McCollister: Gov. Landry is hurting the LSU brand
Some say our governor, Jeff Landry, has no love for Louisiana’s flagship university, favoring instead UL Lafayette, his hometown university and alma mater. Perhaps...
Rolfe McCollister: Voting ‘no’ on Thrive! EBR tax increase
We have a crucial vote on Mayor Sid Edwards’ Thrive! EBR tax plan coming up on Nov. 15 that will impact our parish finances....
Mayor Sid Edwards: We can thrive
Over the next two weeks, East Baton Rouge Parish residents will vote on the Thrive EBR plan that will appear as “Parish Propositions 1,...
