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Messer: Economic ‘game film’ shows Louisiana must do better
Stephanie Riegel’s recent column, “What’s in an economic ranking?” is a thought-provoking article on multiple fronts.
First, the column underscores the very real economic growth...
The changing face of municipal politics
Quick! Think of the names of four fictional mayors. I’ll do the same. (No, there aren’t any other rules. Just select your make-believe characters...
Dismissing congressional clout concerns
Not too long ago, at least in reporter years, I was using this weekly column to write about the loss of influence and clout...
An official constitutional convention reminder
It has been three months since the Louisiana Legislature concluded its regular session without addressing the war cry for a constitutional convention. Sure, it...
Waiting on Labor Day
You ain’t nobody in Louisiana politics until somebody works for you.
And there are plenty of people being hired by the five major candidates...
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...
The millionaire mythos and the race for Louisiana governor
Is he in?
Is he out?
Does it matter right now?
Even if it doesn't, the possibility of millionaire investor and political flirt Jim...
Five trends and takeaways from qualifying
For an election cycle that’s expected to be bland, last week’s qualifying process opened up an impressive spread of statewide, regional and multi-parish positions—68...
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...
Assumptions are dangerous in governor’s race
With 2018’s session-palooza out of the way (hopefully), Gov. John Bel Edwards can begin focusing on re-election. He’s not on the ballot until next...
Process for filling vacant Metro Council seats under the microscope in Baton Rouge
What exactly is the precedent for filling unexpected Metro Council vacancies?
It’s a question—among many—that has arisen following Tuesday afternoon’s surprise announcement from four Democratic...
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...
It’s not state money so Louisiana legislators have no problem giving high-paid sheriffs a...
State legislators overwhelming voted to approve a 7% salary hike for Louisiana sheriffs, who are already some of the highest-paid public employees.
The Louisiana Legislature...
JR Ball: Louisiana budget compromise brings end to uncivil war
The sun is shining brightly over our crud-covered Louisiana Capitol these days. The birds are singing, the mosquitos are flourishing and—hallelujah—the state legislators have...
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...
Congressional cycle showing signs of life
This fall’s congressional elections may not present Louisiana with many opportunities for change, but the buildup to qualifying has been entertaining nonetheless.
From celebrity...
Election to fill Amoroso’s seat slated for March
An election to fill the unexpired term of the late Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso, who was killed Saturday morning in a bicycle accident in...
Graves: Program in works to advance $1.5 billion in Baton Rouge-area flood protection projects
A program is in the works that would bring a variety of funding sources together to advance nearly $1.5 billion in Capital Region flood...
Broome releases list of road projects included in sales tax proposal
Big-ticket items on the preliminary list of projects to be funded by the mayor’s proposed roads tax include widening stretches of Pecue Lane, Airline...
State slashes operating funds for The Shaw Center, Old Governor’s Mansion
Though lawmakers staved off the pending fiscal cliff during the recently ended special session, the state budget they funded delivers a potentially fatal blow...
