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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.
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
