Assessments won't surprise many
The Capital Region real estate was distorted by underassessed homes a decade ago. Every neighborhood had them, says appraiser Tom Cook, and they were often assessed at just 50% of real value.
LSU can lead the way in La.
Jeff Selingo, editorial director of The Chronicle of Higher Education and author of the forthcoming book The Future of Higher Education, was in Baton Rouge recently to speak to the LSU Board of Supervisors about the trends in higher education and inevitable changes coming. As a member of the board, I was privileged to hear Selingo's insights ... and warnings. He reminded me of Paul Revere.
The devil in the details
Despite the additional costs, many businesses and property owners are content to pay for extra security.
Rough cuts to LSU hospitals
Even more so than political corruption, what has set Louisiana apart from other states is its extensive network of state-run charity hospitals.
To boldly go …
The apogee of public health achievement in the 20th century was increasing the average life span of humans. Yet, as we're seeing now with rising medical costs and incessant health care debates, this blessing is becoming a burden—one that strains finances, strains an outdated health care system and even strains society, as illustrated, in part, by the nascent sandwich generation (adults caring for both their parents and their children).
School daze
As the academic year begins, many questions regarding the state's education reforms remain unanswered.
Charles Caldwell and William McGehee
“Baton Rouge has 750,000 people and a massive SEC culture but it didn't have its own beer,” Caldwell says. “It just seemed like the perfect place.”
Follow the money
With a tight state budget, legislators wonder what we're getting—and losing—from the state's 468 exemptions, rebates and credits.
