Opinions

Bond Commission approves several State projects

On Thursday June 20, the Louisiana State Bond Commission approved funding for a variety of projects across the state.According to Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., “This funding will address critical needs in parishes throughout our state.

Nicki Haley is still strongest pick for vice president

Nikki Haley is still the strongest VP pick As far as we know, Nikki Haley isn’t on the shortlist, nor on the long list.There’s no indication that she’s being considered as Donald Trump’s VP pick, and Trump forcefully smacked down a report in Axios that the campaign was looking at her.

AG says Ukraine being impacted by Biden’s LNG ban

President Biden’s unlawful LNG ban has now hit Ukraine in the middle of its war with Russia.Ukraine struck a major LNG deal with Virginia-based Venture Global, which has multiple facilities in Louisiana.

Ten Commandments under attack in Louisiana

You just cannot keep Louisiana out of the national news. As Roseanne Roseannada used to say on Saturday Night Live: “It’s always something” Here in the Bayou State, there are happenings that stir up both interest and dismay from coast to coast.

Speaker Johnson releases statement about Democratic influence in election

Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government and the Intelligence Committee released a report uncovering clear evidence that 51 former government officials – prompted by now-Secretary of State Anthony Blinken –...

STAND UP!

Every paratrooper that hears the word “Stand Up,” realizes that there is no turning back when that command is shouted by the jumpmaster. Following a series of commands given on a noisy Air Force plane, the command to exit the plane is given.

Survey Says: Views on renewal energy expansion split

Researches from the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication released the third report of the 2024 Louisiana Survey. Findings show residents support expanding fossil fuels and renewable energy resources.

Is it OK to rescue hostages?

Israel pulled off a hostage rescue that deserves to go down in the annals of extraordinarily daring, highly successful military operations, yet it is being condemned for it.

Appointing Federal judges is a bad idea

Several business groups in Louisiana, including the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, have suggested that the state do away with the election of judges and the undue influence of campaign funds. Their proposal would be to follow the federal path of appointment.