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JR Ball: Extracting knowledge and research is our economic future
To overcome the resource curse Louisiana's economic future is inextricably linked to our commitment to knowledge, research and technology.
McCollister: Election endorsements for March 26 races
Columnist Rolfe McCollister shares his personal endorsements on the local races appearing on the March 26 special election ballot.
Alford: Taxes could be session’s sleeper issue
The upcoming regular legislative session will partly be defined by the massive piles of federal money and surplus cash lawmakers will get to spend....
Alford: Potential candidates busy jockeying for 2023 races
Campaign finance reports were recently filed with the state Ethics Administration, providing an early look at what various personalities have planned for the statewide elected offices on the ballot next year.
Alford: There’s plenty of money behind the mapmaking
Redistricting is among the most important political tasks the elected members of the Louisiana Legislature will face. So naturally, there’s money attached.
Representatives and senators...
Alford: Litigation over redistricting appears inevitable
The small details and behind-the-scenes bartering involved with redistricting are sucking the oxygen out of the state Capitol, and the anxiety and politics may all be for nothing if the maps produced are challenged in court.
JR Ball: Walk-On’s news is another warning for Baton Rouge
The Walk-On’s decision is the latest example of talented, highly educated people either not moving here or leaving Baton Rouge for a hotspot destination.
McCollister: ‘Washington Post’ story unfairly slams Baton Rouge
How did Baton Rouge and LSU end up becoming the poster child for something that’s happening in communities across the country?
Alford: Plenty of distractions during redistricting
The Louisiana Legislature kicked off its decennial redistricting session today and will have roughly three weeks to draw new election maps. But make no mistake— mapmaking isn’t the only task at hand for lawmakers.
Alford: Race for governor off to a slow start
By January 2014, during the last open race for governor in Louisiana, the field of candidates was already hopping and bopping.
Alford: Ideology driving intraparty divisions
The trajectories of Louisiana’s mainline political parties have been all over the map in terms of modern history.
Alford: Chambers, Mixon will make US Senate race interesting
If you ever require a quick read on which way a U.S. House or Senate seat is leaning, check out the Cook Political Report....
JR Ball: Excellence starts with actually caring about excellence
What if we held Baton Rouge and the parish that calls the capital city home to the same standards of excellence demanded of our beloved LSU football program?
McCollister: Counting our assets: Past and future
While Baton Rouge and the Capital Region have many assets, it's time to focus on the attributes that will attract and retain residents.
Alford: Ted James’ departure keeps Capitol’s revolving doors spinning
Baton Rouge Rep. Ted James, a Democrat, is the latest member to exit the Louisiana Legislature. James was expected to officially resign this week...
Alford: Redistricting framework coming into focus
The time has come.
That much was clear earlier this month when House and Governmental Affairs Chair John Stefanski made his way onto a stage...
Alford: Farewell to the 2021 election cycle
Based on the number of voters who participated around the state, you may have missed the year-ending elections this past weekend that concluded surprisingly with more of a bang than a whimper.
JR Ball: Wait…college football is big business?
What’s the deal with all the sanctimonious indignation over Brian Kelly bolting the Golden Dome for the golden riches of LSU?
Riegel: A winsome farewell
After a decade as "Business Report" editor and 8 years as a columnist, Stephanie Riegel bids farewell to pursue other challenges.
Publisher: Americans are tired of cancel culture
Voters are making it clear that the days of cancel culture need to end, plus Rolfe McCollister trades the "Business Report" baton for his wife and grandchildren.
