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Much on the line this session

Although the Louisiana Legislature convenes Monday for what promises to be a tempestuous session storm clouds have been…

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Get out and vote Saturday

Saturday’s elections are the type of quiet affairs that usually slip by the majority of voters. But in…

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Perspectives on ferry fight

As the Louisiana Legislature gets ready to begin another session, budget issues weigh heavily on most of its…

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State agencies not playing by rules

State leaders have been crying austerity and preaching fiscal responsibility, but it’s apparent they are not necessarily heeding…

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TSA’s latest move is a puzzler

The Transportation Security Administration, commonly known as TSA, was created in the weeks following 9/11, and when it…

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State budget a real balancing act

Party lines are likely to be blurred and loyalties divided when the Louisiana Legislature convenes next month to…

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Riverside becomes basketball legend

It wasn’t all that long ago Riverside was considered to be anything but a basketball school. Today, you…

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New does not always equal progress

Last week Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer surprised many in the tech world when she put a stop to…

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It isn’t easy to become a champion

To be the best at anything, it takes a relentless drive. It takes hours and hours of hard…

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Time to focus on Louisiana

Perhaps the state’s worst kept secret has been Gov. Bobby Jindal’s apparent intention for a potential run for…