Commentary

Education reform, health cuts loom
Can you believe it? U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal are on the same page for a change. To put it mildly, the relationship between Landrieu, D-La., and the Republican governor has been rather cool. . .   more

Eliminating state mid-year budget cuts
Mid-year budget cuts to state agencies in recent years have become chronic. Whenever a problem becomes chronic it is time to do something about it. . .   more

The missed opportunity of 2008
We have all read those stories many times. The professional athlete or new pop idol makes a fortune and in no time spends it all and is worse off than they were before riding the wave of fame. . .   more

Congressional status quo maintained
The president of the United States is term limited. Our president may only serve two terms, never to return. For Congress, however, the Senate and House have no such limitations. . .   more

Lafayette Democrats Oppose Jindal Voucher Plans
The Lafayette Democratic Party believes government should not tax citizens to pay private schools. But that is exactly what Gov. Jindal proposes with his private school voucher program. . .   more

Improvement motivates; definition complicates
Today we examine why capitalism works, and how the government frustrates it. A simple lesson from educator/columnist Walter Williams in economics and capitalism. . .   more