Bobby Jindal is demolishing Louisiana, but we elected him and the legislators who let his wrecking ball swing.
Bobby Jindal is demolishing Louisiana, but we elected him and the legislators who let his wrecking ball swing.
The annual spring legislative session is just under way in Baton Rouge as lawmakers grapple with a $1.6 billion budget deficit and the difficult job of closing it.
Price of Oil Getting Political in LouisianaWhile oil prices, and predictions about where they’re going, don’t paint a pretty picture for the state of Louisiana, we’re unlikely to see a true and complete portrait of their effect on the current fiscal year budget until the next governor is sworn in.
Budget-friendly parties and gifts are the way to go whether it’s for a small office or a business giant. Good news — a tight budget doesn’t mean skimping on the good stuff and it doesn’t wreck an otherwise great evening. Just add some additional planning and a dash of creativity.
A Betrayal of the Public — in Principle
The Legislature has forgotten its priorities and failed in its most fundamental obligation: to protect the well-being of the state and its citizens.
Lafayette spent 20 years drunk on high oil prices and emerging industries. Is it time for the hangover?
Louisiana has a budget, but it cost more to get it
It took a costly special session, but Louisiana will enter the new fiscal year on July 1 with a budget in place.