With a constant campaign that geared up following his 2003 loss and a generational appeal to envy, Bobby Jindal is poised to become the youngest governor in America—if you believe the polls.
August 28 issue
August 28 issue
This has been a banner month for criminal investigations into Louisiana political figures. The summer of sleaze could lead the way for ethics reform and Legislative action to make it less easy to fleece taxpayers.
Boo Thomas and the Center for Planning Excellence have been touting the principles of smart growth for years now, with about as much success as the New Orleans
Saints have had on the football field. But there are encouraging signs of progress.
Texas-based ERF Wireless is working with local banks and Louisiana State Police to establish their own wireless networks.
A financial advisor offers help to parents in finding best college financial aid packages.
Real estate agents agree that foreclosures are rising in the Baton Rouge area, but don't agree on the impact.
Sometimes, women opt out of full-time, fast-track careers to spend more time with their families. Men opt out, too, more often to start their own businesses. And then there are those rare birds who opt out because they want a career—no matter how drastic the pay cut—that contributes to the greater good.
Getting a handle on all the factors stumps even the experts, though a few general rules apply.
Gonzales’ mayor exercises his first veto in 23 years on an additional payment to the city’s bond counsel for his work on the Cabela’s project—perhaps preventing three councilmen from committing malfeasance.
An ex-felon restores his life as a successful entrepreneur while hoping to give others like him a second chance.
The governor's race is getting most of the attention, but it will be interesting to see what happens to Commissioner of Agriculture Bob Odom, Attorney General Charles Foti and State Sen. Cleo Fields. Also: Weiss is ready for the challenge of leading the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and honors for Mayor Kip Holden and sports foundation head Jerry Stovall.
August 28 issue
Where should a revamped downtown East Baton Rouge Library be located?
