COMMON SENSE

It’s been a standing joke for a number of years. No matter how bad things get in Louisiana, the state could say at least it’s not Mississippi. Well not anymore.A new national study by Wallethub.com has just been released ranking the Bayou state as America’s worst state to live in.

Louisiana highway deaths down 10.5% in 2023, new statistics show

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has released statistics that show fewer fatalities from motor vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle crashes on Louisiana roads last year, suggesting the Covid-era spike may be over.The crash data show 811 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2023.

Area legislators do well on LABI Legislative Scorecard

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) on Sept. 5 released the 2024 edition of its annual Legislative Scorecard, highlighting the legislators who supported bills that LABI’s 2000+ members considered critical to Louisiana’s business climate.

Happy New Year It’s fall

OK, Ok, I know it’s just early September. But to me, autumn is in the air. Sure it’s still hot in the deep South. But there is a tinge of lower temperatures, leaves are slightly turning and we are witnessing a finality of harvest. Yes fall is close at hand.

LASERS reports 14% investment return over 12-month period

The Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) reported a 14.0% investment return for the 12-month period that ended June 30, 2024.The System’s total market value of investment assets stands at just over $15 billion.“This year’s investment performance underscores our commitment to...

Ice Industries’ first manufacturing facility in state to supply Americanmade products to First Solar, Inc.

Ice Industries, Inc., an industrial manufacturer and supplier, announced it is investing $6 million to establish a new production facility in southwest Louisiana.

The Teleprompter Campaign

The basement campaign has been updated. Kamala Harris isn’t in the cellar of the Naval Observatory campaigning via Zoom calls a la Joe Biden in 2020.No, she’s speaking to adoring crowds fired up by pop stars. She’s identifying herself with the latest trends (she’s “brat’” now).

State Treasurer: Repeal personal income taxes to keep from losing industry to other states

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., is recommending the repeal of personal income taxes in the state.

Politicians who are a bit weird!

Do you think that our candidates for national office are weird? That word — “weird” — has become the new attack buzz word for both Democrats and Republicans.

PSC Campbell against power line

Our mutual constituents in North Louisiana need our informed guidance with regard to the proposed “Southern Spirit” power line.Last week, by a 3-2 margin, the Public Service Commission voted, over my objections, to support this project spanning approximately 200 miles across Louisiana and 8...