Only 36 to hold the line

Only 36 to hold the line

This kind of political brinksmanship happens at the federal level so often that we’re almost numb to it. Here in Lousiana, the senate has been keeping their budget adjustments secret for a month. The goal, of course, is to wait until the last possible moment to...
IT’S BIGGER THAN YOU EXPECTED

IT’S BIGGER THAN YOU EXPECTED

Have you ever stumbled upon an unexpected transaction posted to your bank account? Most likely it was in the form of a debit. Perhaps it’s a subscription you forgot to cancel or just a transaction from a vendor name you didn’t recognize. But what about an...
A few bills we’re watching – May 22, 2023

A few bills we’re watching – May 22, 2023

During session, I’m in the capitol almost every day. It’s important for legislators to see us in the building because, as the public’s employees, they tend to work a little harder when they know they’re being watched. Here are a few bills...
Louisiana Elections: Not Good Enough?

Louisiana Elections: Not Good Enough?

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHere’s a first in a series discussing some of the complaints coming from the election malcontents. In this podcast, we’ll take a closer look at the Heritage scorecard that ranks Louisiana elections in 6th place –...
Those pesky unintended consequences

Those pesky unintended consequences

Well, it’s official. Kyle Ardoin is not running for re-election. He released a statement to USA Today, and a variety of other outlets. The Daily Advertiser article cites health concerns as the primary reason for his departure. However, what he actually said in...

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