AltWeeklies Wire
Monkeying with the Constitutionnew
Jeremy Alford on how the "small-government" pols in Baton Rouge want to add (and add and add) to the Louisiana state Constitution.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
06-20-2011 |
Policy Issues
Louisiana Poised To Ban Smoking in Bars?new
The Louisiana state legislature is poised to once again take up the issue of smoking in bars. Will 2011 be the year of butts-out at local watering holes?
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford, Kevin Allman and Alex Woodward |
03-15-2011 |
Policy Issues
Oil's Well, Sort Ofnew
Louisiana will lose business if a processing tax is implemented on oil and gas, as suggested by gubernatorial hopeful Foster Campbell, but will the universe really implode, as suggested by Big Oil's lobbyists?
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
09-18-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Bushwacked Again!new
After seven years of acrimony, Congress finally reached an agreement on a critical water-resources bill for Louisiana -- the only thing standing in the way is the White House.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
08-07-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Bohemian Breaks for New Orleans?new
A set of "cultural economy" tax credits could help the city realize a number of its development goals, from arts and architecture to entertainment and culinary delights.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
06-06-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Louisiana Speaks ... Anyone Listening?new
A noble effort to collect opinions from a public inundated with recovery issues is finally complete, but the survey offers results we already know -- and the future seems as foggy as ever.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
04-04-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
