Royal Alexander

From the pen ofI have heard news sources mention numerous times recently that some of President Trump’s cabinet nominees have “very different views and beliefs” than he does. It makes me laugh!

Landry signs order creating fiscal responsibility program

Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order establishing a Fiscal Responsibility Program which will monitor state spending and ensure our government operates in the most efficient and effective manner.

Healthcare in Louisiana and the US is a real mess!!!

A vigilante killing takes place in New York City, and the shooter is called by some as a hero.The story of this murder has been covered nationally and internationally for over a week.

The Intellectual Collapse of DEI: A bad idea came with a vengeance

DEI is a bad idea whose time came with a vengeance several years ago, but now its continued ascendancy is in doubt.Perhaps the most important event this year outside of the presidential election is the intellectual collapse of so-called diversity, equity and inclusion, which is poisonous hokum that...

Foresight of LouisianaGov. Kathleen Blanco leadsto Meta/Facebook Facility

I was thrilled to read that Meta (Facebook) had selected Holly Ridge in Franklin Parish (near Monroe, LA) as the site of its planned $10 billion Artificial Intelligence data center.Gov. Jeff Landry stated that “this investment is a game changer for our state.”

Donald Trump, Jesse James and Redneck Louisiana

The tough guy outlaw image. That’s how President Trump has often portrayed himself. He said on a number of occasions that he has been investigated “more than Jesse James,” and call the famous outlaw “a great bank robber.”

Almost Two Dozen Members of Congress Slated to be at No Labels Meeting

On Dec. 11, broad cross-section of House and Senate Democrats and Republicans participated in No Labels’ National Meeting.

Louisiana residents feel inflation is 3 Times worse reveals study

Louisianans feel inflation is three times the the reality, reveals study.•Louisianans polled said they think inflation feels like 7.5%.•Perceptions of inflation vary across the country.•Infographic included.Why does everything seem so expensive these days?

Inside the cynicism that shaped the American election: 5 key cohorts

A comprehensive typology of Americans identifies five key cohorts based on their views of the country, its institutions, their political engagement and their attitudes toward the future.Ahead of the transformative election that swept Donald J. Trump back into the White House, Americans across the...

Economic Dashboard economic indicators continue to show uncertainty in Louisiana

The Louisiana State University of Alexandria College of Business releases its November 2024 issue of the Central Louisiana Economic Dashboard.“Local economic indicators such as employment, consumer spending, and new business starts, continue to show uncertainty in central Louisiana,” said Randall...