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JR Ball: Now we’re embracing the greater good
It's remarkable how selective Baton Rouge has become about embracing the greater good; suddenly the self-sacrifice concept matters when the issue is stopping the incorporation of St. George.
Riegel: Time for Baton Rouge to get smart on planning
How many natural disaster bullets must Baton Rouge dodge before it gets smart about planning? A Smart Growth summit will offer advice on how to do it.
Publisher: Joe Biden meet Edwin Edwards
The Hunter and Joe Biden story harkens back to 1971 when Elaine Edwards, then wife of Gov. Edwin Edwards, was given money by a South Korean businessman.
Alford: There won’t be a redo for a reset
Timing isn't the only factor worth considering in politics, but if you get it wrong, you'll discover the misstep sooner rather than later—usually in...
JR Ball: BREC should not cave on closing Dumas golf course
Love golf or not, the numbers make it clear that BREC should shutter the 18-hole Dumas golf course in Greeenwood Park
Riegel: Learning about LSU’s international community
The murder of LSU Ph.D. student Firoz-Ul-Amin got Stephanie Riegel to think about the aspiration's of the flagship institution's international community.
Publisher: Ralph Abraham for governor
Publisher Rolfe McCollister announces his pick for governor—it's Ralph Abraham—as well as his recommendations for other races and constitutional amendments on the Oct. 12 ballot.
Alford: Welcome to the race for governor
Every gubernatorial election has a turning point when things get just weird enough to justify the price of admission. That turning point is happening...
Jeremy Alford: Sizing up the second-place race for governor
The locker room chatter in and around the gubernatorial campaign of U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham can be summed up in five words: "Not Ready...
JR Ball: Attracting an educated workforce to Baton Rouge
The state needs to rethink TOPS and Baton Rouge must change its economic development mission if we're going to attract and retain an educated workforce.
Riegel: It’s time for some policing questions about St. George
With the election to incorporate St. George just over a month away, the Sheriff Sid Gautreaux and city backers need to tell voters how much police services will cost.
Publisher: A 37-year journey of change
There's been much change at Business Report over its 37-year journey, writes Publisher Rolfe McCollister, who also comments on escalating state budgets and higher taxes under Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Alford: Supreme Court race high on intrigue, low on interest
Louisiana’s highest court, the Supreme Court, is located in New Orleans and it's composed of seven justices.
The Court has been so important to the...
Alford: The Fourth Estate and the fourth floor
Reporters, talking heads, columnists, editors and producers are slowly taking more of an interest in Louisiana's race for governor, based on a recent analysis...
JR Ball: Off to the Louisiana, Baton Rouge campaign races
Executive Editor JR Ball gives a whip-around look at the most interesting campaign races this election cycle in the Baton Rouge area.
Riegel: Navigating the lawless highways of Louisiana
As Editor Stephanie Riegel routinely discovers, driving on Louisiana's highways, and especially I-10, can be a dangerous adventure.
Publisher: Louisiana losing jobs under Gov. John Bel Edwards
Despite the campaign rhetoric, the reality is Louisiana is losing jobs—and citizens—under the tenure of Gov. John Bel Edwards. Also, a remembrance of former Gov. Kathleen Blanco and a look into the background of Library Board member Chance Wilson.
Alford: Will a constitutional convention ever happen?
The Pelican Institute recently held a constitutional convention forum in Baton Rouge. A few bigwigs showed up, ranging from mega-donors and politicians to out-of-state...
Alford: The 50%-plus-one thing
No matter what kind of politician you might be, regardless of funding or name recognition, winning in the first round is the easiest way...
JR Ball: A quest for substance in Louisiana governor’s race
So, here’s what we know about the main contenders jockeying to become the next governor of Louisiana: one guy says he’s as Donald Trump...
