Texas frames school choice debate as President Reagan did

Given the political and cultural similarities between Louisiana and Texas, I have wat ched with interest the Texas school choice debate. This past week, several Republican state representatives who had opposed Texas Gov.

Governor signs bill for Operation Lone Star funding

House Bill 19 was signed into law by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on March 7 after approval by the State Legislature last week during the Special Session.Among additional items for other departments, the bill funds the mobilization of the Louisiana National Guard for Operation Lone Star.

COMMON SENSE

This is a big election week all over America. Super Tuesday is the name given to the holding of presidential primaries and caucuses in 15 states and one U.S. territory, all who will hold elections on March 5, 2024.

Louisiana should have had the first presidential primary

good chump change for a state that is facing major financial challenges. All candidates for president would certainly be expected to flock to Louisiana, spending a good deal of money trying to garner national attention at the state’s first presidential primary.

Louisiana State senator speaks out on crime bill SB:276

State Senator Thomas Pressly prefiled Senate Bill (SB) 276, the Abortion By Fraud Criminalization Act last week ahead of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session. Pressly says he filed the legislation in response to an experience that dramatically impacted his sister and his family.

Senator’s bill intended for consumer protection

Sen. Jeremy Stine is offering legislation that would prevent contracts, including the one proposed for the sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield, from taking effect without meeting certain consumer protection standards that protect the best interest of those insured.

Reader praises articles with liberal slants

Dear Editor:I’m writing to commend the Natchitoches Times for publishing on Feb.

Campaign alleges negative charges about City administration

Dear Editor:To the Voters, Taxpayers and city Electrical Customers of Natchitoches As former elected Natchitoches City Administrators we recently wrote you concerning our grave concern that we have over the electrical rate increase imposed on Natchitoches citizens and businesses last summer, 2023,...

Attorney says Braxton claims still viable

Dear Editor:On Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, an article appeared in the Natchitoches Times inaccurately reporting that Mr. Braxton’s claims against Mr. Oliphant and all other of his claims were dismissed. Mr. Oliphant previously attempted to dismiss Mr.

Study says financial obligations stressing many Louisianans

Over 2 Million Louisianans are approaching a ‘Stress Tipping Point’, According to a new study.•Study uncovers a critical threshold where the accumulation of financial obligations leads to overwhelming stress levels.•Almost 4-in-5 Louisianans feel they are approaching this stress tipping point.