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JR Ball: Bah! Humbug! It’s ‘Groundhog Day’
The calendar—and the "Hallelujah Chorus"—says it's Christmas season, but are refusal to deal with COVID-19 has every day feeling like the movie "Groundhog Day.'
Riegel: Mired in moral bankruptcy at LSU
A year that began with a football national title has devolved at LSU into one scandal after another—including allegations of covering up sexual misconduct.
Alford: Lawmakers already prepping for 2021 action
Anyone following the early stages of the 2021 regular session is no doubt aware that the policymaking gathering will be a fiscal session. The...
LABI President: Support small business in phase two, it’s important
For ten years now, the Saturday after Thanksgiving has been known as Small Business Saturday, a time designated for shoppers to go out and...
Alford: A fight to the finish in 5th Congressional District
The headlines affixed to a set of press releases issued late last week by the campaigns of state Rep. Lance Harris and Luke Letlow...
Publisher Endorsements: Choosing leaders for EBR’s future
Publisher Rolfe McCollister gives his endorsements for mayor, the Metro Council and other items on the Dec. 5 runoff election ballot.
Alford: Floating another highway funding plan
In roughly two weeks State Rep. Jack McFarland will hit the road to sell his plan to reform Louisiana’s highway funding formula. His target...
LSU researchers studying how cancer cells recruit
The teams have combined strategies from biological and chemical engineering.
Alford: Executive order fight becoming a soap opera
The same senior member of the state House of Representatives who originally triggered talks about a petition to override Gov. John Bel Edwards’ coronavirus...
JR Ball: Shame on GOP state legislators for that clown show
During the clown show that was the recent special session, state GOP legislators went on a self-aggrandizing spending spree with our taxpayer dollars.
Riegel: More questions than answers on LSU energy deal
Questions abound over whether the LSU Board of Supervisors is looking out for the university or the interests of Jim Bernhard on a proposed energy deal.
Publisher: How will America heal?
How America will have to come together after a contentious presidential election, plus saluting this year's Forty Under 40 and 225GIVES.
Alford: The post-primary Legislature
Much awaits the Louisiana Legislature when the 2020 primary election cycle comes to an end. The political spotlight will most certainly shift, and lawmakers...
Alford: Cure needed for special session fever
The most recent special session of the Louisiana Legislature adjourned last week, although it feels like the policymaking gathering never ended. Perhaps that's because...
Alford: New angles in the transportation debate
When it comes to the ongoing efforts to find the funding and political will to tackle Louisiana’s mounting infrastructure and transportation problems, what has...
Alford: Government responses, both in Baton Rouge and DC, require patience
If you’re waiting for Congress to approve another relief package to address the COVID-19 outbreak and the resulting economic downturn, you’re going to have...
JR Ball: The need for Baton Rouge exceptionalism
Baton Rouge needs to quit embracing mediocrity and embrace an exceptionalism belief that we have the assets and talent to be outstanding.
Riegel: The chilling effect of LSU board’s power move
The LSU Board of Supervisors seems to be playing big-dollar politics with a contract to modernize the energy plant at the Baton Rouge campus.
Publisher endorsements: Steve Carter for mayor-president
Publisher Rolfe McCollister gives his endorsements for president, mayor, area congressional races and other items on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Alford: Session is a study in political power
The third pandemic session of the year has come down to negotiations between the chambers as lawmakers decide how they want to address growing...
