Opinions

Here come the election police!

Alright all you Swifties. I have some bad news for you. When you go to the polls to vote for president on election day, no Taylor Swift hats or shirts will be allowed. This policy of cutting off poor Taylor’s paraphernalia will no doubt be in effect in a number of states across the country.

Reader advocates for City, Parish to seek RAISE grants

Letter to the Editor To the Citizens of Natchitoches Parish.The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant allows Municipalities and Parishes to apply for up to $25 Million dollars each year for FY 2021 thru FY 2026.FY 2021 was not applied for.

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.

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.