LABI endorses streamlined accountability framework unveiled by Dept. of Education

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) joined Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) officers in endorsing the thoughtful and comprehensive accountability framework crafted by the Louisiana Department of Education.

AG says panel creating chaos

The Secretary of State has consistently said May 15 is a hard, real deadline. Yet the panel seems inclined toward creating more chaos in our Congressional elections in a presidential election year.

Columnist says don’t rush Trump J6 case just yet

No, don’t rush the Trump J6 case When the Supreme Court said it would hear Donald Trump’s immunity claim in the Jan. 6 case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, the former president’s enemies erupted in anger.It was delay for delay’s sake. It was a rank political favor for an ally.

Kennedy, Cassidy call on Biden to end regulations destroying energy production in Gulf

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Thursday joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.

Open government under assault in Louisiana!

Does the average Louisiana citizen have a legal right to follow the internal workings of government in Louisiana? Not just in Baton Rouge at the state capital, but in deliberations that take place by school boards, city councils, police juries and any other sanctioned public body?

Pres. Reagan was right about missile defense

From the days of my youth, I recall with great fondness the presidency of President Ronald Reagan. Full disclosure—my brother Tom was working on the White House Staff at the time, and I was attending The Heights Preparatory School in Potomac, Maryland.

Letters to the editoroppose changes to Title IX

Dear Editor: Natchitoches Parish School Board letter to Natchitoches Parents and Community,As many of you have become aware, new Title IX regulations have been adopted by the federal government. These regulations have the potential to have far reaching impacts in our schools.

Foster Campbell says Landry will be remembered forever by Louisiana people if he ends State income tax

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell said Governor Jeff Landry would be “remembered forever” in Louisiana if he eliminated the State Income Tax and replaced it with a tax on foreign oil.“He has the microphone right now,” Campbell said of Landry. “He has the power.

State Education leader says schools should not alter policies

Dear Editor: Response to New Federal Title IX Rules On Friday, April 19, the U.S Department of Education (ED) released new Title IX rules1, effective Aug. 1, 2024, that expands the interpretation of discrimination on the basis of sex to include gender identity2 and other categories.

Attorney General suit opposes Change by Biden administration

Dear Editor:On Monday Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced she is leading the charge against the Biden administration’s illegal expansion of Title IX rules, which would apply burdensome requirements on nearly every school, college, and university in Louisiana and across the nation.