Alford: Redistricting session growing more complicated
No one in Capitoland seems as frantic as they should be about the decennial redistricting task that begins in earnest next year. But that's...
Alford: An epic congressional race in the making
Congressman Cedric Richmond has a few weeks to go until he jumps from the congressional ship to that of the administration of President-elect Joe...
Kennedy: Louisiana investors need accountability for foreign companies—and Congress delivered
Luckin Coffee, known as “China’s answer to Starbucks,” has a casual relationship with the truth. In April, the company was forced to disclose that...
Alford: Final elections of 2020 provided some eye-openers
No one was expecting a huge turnout last week for Louisiana’s runoff elections, which were the final races for this calendar year. In fact,...
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.
