Historic turning point for Louisiana
Many in America may have been surprised upon reading about the passage of historic education reform in Louisiana. This dawn of a new day in public education happened as a result of the House and Senate passing Gov. Bobby Jindal's education reform package, covering school choice, scholarships, charters, tenure, and other governance issues. For a state that struggles to let go of its past, this was a monumental achievement—and a great day for children.
Pension reform revamped
Anyone who can count knows the state retirement system is drowning in debt. And anyone who can count votes knows that the governor’s original plan to address the problem was drowning in the steady drip, drip, drip of criticism that his proposals are unfair, unconstitutional and—worst of all—impolitic.
CATS claws at poor
Claiming the moral high ground is one of the more interesting justifications for endorsing a specially crafted, selectively financed, $180 million mass transportation tax that—if approved Saturday—will save, sustain and grow the Capital Area Transit System.
Anatomy of a deal
The Hampton Inn & Suites came together with a win-win land agreement and generous tax credits.
Growing pains
The Pennington Biomedical Research Center has built an international reputation, and an impressive campus, but inadequate funding portends an uncertain future.
Analyzing the residential market
Residential market activity seems to have plateaued after its precipitous slide began in 2008. Sales reported to the Greater Baton Rouge Multiple Listing Service showed a slight increase in 2011, most likely due to low interest rates and more available financing.
Boot camp for business
Disabled veterans learn the basics of entrepreneurship at LSU.
