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Riegel: A look at the departing King Alexander’s legacy at LSU
Riegel: King Alexander, who will be leaving to become president at Oregon State, did a remarkably good job leading the LSU system during challenging times.
Publisher: We can learn from the success of the LSU football team
Publisher: There are lessons every government official and corporate executive can learn from what LSU football has accomplished—and how they did it.
Alford: First controversy of the new term
That didn't take long.
Then again, it makes sense that the first real controversy of the upcoming term of state government involves one of the...
JR Ball: More cowbell needed on Baton Rouge tax assessor
Now that a cohort of prominent Baton Rouge business leaders have embraced the "greater good," perhaps they can turn their focus to the tax assessor and the job he's not doing.
Riegel: A tire shredder in search of a Baton Rouge controversy
The fact there's a tire shredder controversy simply proves this Metro Council is willing to fight over anything and everything.
Publisher: A blue governor and a red Legislature in Louisiana
John Bel Edwards may be governor, but will he be able to work with a Republican-dominated Legislature?
Alford: The battle for the Senate begins now
If you’re a follower of Louisiana politics, then you’re likely aware that the state House has an upcoming election for speaker in January. In...
Alford: What to sweat post-elections
Some folks are still sitting around trying to figure out how Gov. John Bel Edwards won a second term and shut down a challenge...
JR Ball: The nasty reality of the Louisiana governor’s race
JR Ball: The Louisiana governor's race was devoid of substance but filled with frightfully negative campaigning, and the voters loved it.
Riegel: Celebrating Baton Rouge positives for a change
Riegel: Finding problems isn't hard in Baton Rouge, but it's also worth celebrating some notable developments in recent weeks.
Publisher: Talent that executes is key to future of Baton Rouge
Publisher: Having talent is important, but talent that executes is what leads to successful business, civic and government operations.
Alford: Governor won by expanding his electorate
How did Gov. John Bel Edwards win this year's top race in Louisiana? Unlike previous cycles, which were soaked in twists and turns and...
JR Ball: In defense of Lane Grigsby
JR Ball: Let me just say it: I find Lane Grigsby to be absolutely fabulous. He’s a man of his convictions and, agree with him or not, there’s nobility in that.
Riegel: Questions surround Louisiana’s coastal master plan
Riegel: It's time to pay attention to the complaints from fishermen and elected officials on the Mississippi Gulf Coast over Louisiana’s coastal restoration plans.
Publisher: Your vote is your voice on Nov. 16
Publisher Rolfe McCollister gives his endorsements for the Nov. 16 runoff election. His pick for governor is Eddie Rispone.
Alford: Governor’s race enters stealth mode on substance
We know there’s a gubernatorial election going on because we can’t turn on our televisions or radios without hearing about incumbent Democratic Gov. John...
Alford: Gubernatorial candidates need to speak up about transition teams
If John Bel Edwards and Eddie Rispone want to inject a bit of honest vision into what remains of the governor's race, they should...
JR Ball: St. George about a political divide, not a racial one
St. George was mostly about a decidedly right-leaning group of residents wanting some independence from an increasing liberal city-parish government.
Riegel: Politics shouldn’t blind the Edwards economic record
Gov. John Bel Edwards, despite GOP spin, has show fiscal restraint and political pragmatism in bailing Louisiana out of a deep financial hole.
Publisher: Eddie Rispone for Louisiana governor
Republican businessman Eddie Rispone is the clear pick of Publisher Rolfe McCollister in the gubernatorial runoff with Democrat John Bel Edwards.
