Gov. Landry announces additional appointments

Gov. Jeff Landry has announced that Gordy Dove will be the Chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), Glenn Ledet Jr.

Texas has every right to defend itself against the Biden Border Invasion

Statesare sov-ereignentitiesin theirownright andhave theunques-tionedauthority to repel aninvasion in theirstates, made even morecritically necessarywhen the federal gov-ernment has so abject-ly failed in its responsi-bility to safeguard thenation’s borders.

State treasurer supports impeachment attempt

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Treasurer Dr. John Fleming (R-LA) has announced his support for efforts by House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans in Congress to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

When I

When I first took over as insurance commissioner in 1991, things were really in a mess. Regulation by the Louisiana Insurance Department was nonexistent. Companies were rarely if ever examined as required by state law.

Public Libraries in Louisiana Statistical Report shows double growth in 2022

Louisiana’s public libraries recorded mor e than 9 million visits in 2022 and patrons checked out items more than 46 million times, marking double-digit growth over the prior year, newly released figures show.

Remember This?

In the mid-nineteenth century, banks were free to produce their own currency. In August 1842, the Illinois State Bank had to file for bankruptcy and announced that its paper money was worthless. The bank would only accept silver and gold as payment for loans and debts to the bank.

Rebecca’s Duel

“Only a full retraction may prevent consequences which no one will regret more than myself.” Rebecca responded in a letter to James with the request that he rewrite it in a more “gentlemanly” fashion, which further outraged James.

Louisiana Voters Disturbed by Legislative Antics!

Remember, back in the days when members of the Louisiana congressional delegation were easily accessible, and regularly in touch throughout their districts? When you saw your representative at local fairs and festivals, riding parades, shaking hands, and having their picture taken with constituents?

Mapping the Future: Redistricting Do-Over Congressional map redrawn, election system changed in short special session

PAR CommentaryGov. Jeff Landry launched his first special session in office with a lengthy to-do list. Lawmakers gave him the congressional map he preferred and a portion of the election system redesign he desired.

Inflation returns as No. 1 problem facing Main Street businesses

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.3 points in December to 91.9, marking the 24th consecutive month below the 50year average of 98.