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Riegel: The fallacy of the ER debate
Our priorities with respect to health care are clearly out of whack. When a cancer-stricken tiger—never mind that he’s LSU’s beloved mascot—gets VIP treatment...
Louisiana Lawmakers convene their third session this year, and once again business stands to...
It’s another week, another legislative session.
Since mid-February, Louisiana lawmakers have been in session continuously—first, a three-week special session, during which they raised some $2 billion...
Publisher: President Obama acts like a dictator
As President Barack Obama approaches his last six months in office, he seems hell-bent on teaming up with his attorney general and staff to issue...
Riegel: In search of a consensus mayoral candidate
Amid the joyless prospects of the presidential race and the partisan bickering at the State Capitol, the Baton Rouge mayor’s race is beginning to...
A recent spate of political announcements signals a shift in power at City Hall
On May 18, outgoing Mayor Kip Holden announced his candidacy for the 2nd Congressional District. Some 90 minutes later, just down the street, state Sen....
Istrouma coming back to compete
Back in the day, Istrouma High School was an athletic powerhouse and a rival to Baton Rouge High. (Remember Billy Cannon?) It was a...
Trump’s success reflects our country’s cultural demise
Now that Donald Trump is the presumptive presidential nominee of the Republican Party, there are several reasons to panic.
That Trump is unable to articulate...
Should media be more transparent?
Journalists and editorial writers are always pointing the finger at others, demanding transparency and advocating for “the public’s right to know.” That’s a valid...
Paying the price for misplaced priorities
Funding the state’s construction projects is tricky business. This year will be trickier than usual.
That’s because Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration is attempting to...
Should Louisiana set a minimum wage higher than the $7.25 per hour federal standard?
At the moment, Louisiana does not have a state-mandated minimum wage—most businesses use the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. But Gov. John...
Reward LSU’s success with freedom
There is something wrong with this picture. Why would the flagship university in Louisiana, which has attracted the largest number of students among our...
Expanding Medicaid will benefit Louisiana’s economy, residents and hospitals
While the governor and our Legislature discuss more options to raise revenue and cut spending during this historic budget crisis, we are all looking...
Riegel: Change comes to CATS
When Bob Mirabito announced earlier this month he would be stepping down as CEO of the Capital Area Transit System, it took many in...
Publisher: We can’t fail the children again
Readers of this column know my passion for school choice for parents and children in our state. It has been a long journey that...
Baton Rouge’s DPW reorganization created six new departments—and six new salaries
(Photo by Brian Baiamonte)
With six new agencies comes six new department heads—and six new salaries. The Department of Public Works has been split into...
Publisher: Opportunity for structural change in Louisiana
It appears Gov. John Bel Edwards will get to join all LSU fans and watch Leonard Fournette play football this fall. The short-term budget...
Publisher: The reality of North Baton Rouge
My dad grew up in north Baton Rouge and graduated from Istrouma High School. He opened businesses in north Baton Rouge on Plank Road....
District dissonance: the Baton Rouge Health District becomes a lightning rod for controversy as...
(Photo courtesy Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center)
When the idea of creating a health district in south Baton Rouge was first floated...
Baton Rouge’s 2016 mayor’s race is loaded with possible candidates. Who’s in so far?
With only about five months left before qualifying in July, the race to replace term-limited Mayor Kip Holden is starting to take shape. In the past two...
Should the Baton Rouge Zoo move from its northern East Baton Rouge Parish location?
In a study conducted last year about BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, Philadelphia consulting firm Schultz & Williams floated the idea of moving the zoo...
