AltWeeklies Wire
Only Time Will Tell the Impact of Gustav on Louisiana's Fisheriesnew
Hurricane Gustav smothered our beloved oysters and killed off thousands of fish, but the real impact on Louisiana's lakes, rivers and bayous is just beginning.
Tags: animal issues, Louisiana, water, oysters, fish, Wildlife, Hurricane Gustav, commercial fishing
Gustav Sends Another Surge of Change Across Louisiana's Political Landscapenew
If you listen to the rumblings of Louisiana's political rumor mill, the lower Acadiana district of U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon, a Napoleonville Democrat, could be sacrificed in order to expand adjoining districts.
Election '08: Pop Go the Politicsnew
Half-truths, outrageous hyperbole and hilarious cock-and-bull stories bring us fully into the election season.
The Louisiana Gov's Attorney and Health Secretary are Double Dippingnew
The shared circumstances of their moonlighting habits clearly raise questions as to how seriously they take their public positions. No doubt the governor, lawmakers and general public expect high-ranking public officials to focus solely on their public jobs, to the exclusion of all other employment opportunities.
Louisiana Gov's Questionable Ties Come Home to Roostnew
The sun may have set on Bobby Jindal's run for the governorship of Louisiana, but his campaign's ties to a pending landfill permit and a conservative 527 group continue to grow.
Tags: Louisiana, Bobby Jindal
Gov. Bobby Jindal is Keeping It Zippednew
National onlookers might be impressed with Jindal's claims of ethics reform, but in Louisiana, he is earning a reputation for being anything but transparent.
Too Many Secrets in Louisiananew
When it comes to hiding the public's business, no state can match Louisiana's executive branch, but that may change soon.
A Gulf of Changenew
There remain privateers that feed off Louisiana's shoreline, only now they're charged with missions paid for and assigned by state government. The immediate aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita sent a flood of fly-by-night contractors and engineers into Louisiana, with many folding as soon as they set up.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
04-02-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Ominous Beginning for Ethics Reform in Louisiananew
The kickoff of Gov. Bobby Jindal's special session on ethics reform was foreshadowed by indications that his "gold standard" might be easier to promise than achieve.
Who Will Get Louisiana's GOP Delegates?new
Most folks are more concerned about Louisiana's presidential primary on Feb. 9 than the delegate selection process, but that's a fool's choice. The party's nominee could be decided before Louisiana's primary.
Bobby Jindal's Quiet Governorshipnew
His historic reign as governor of Louisiana has officially begun, but you'll have to listen hard and watch closely to discern what it's all about.
Not Again ...new
The New Year might be off to a fresh start, but the Corps of Engineers is up to its old tricks of missing deadlines and confusing priorities.
Bobby Jindal's Media Honeymoon is Already Overnew
The Louisiana Gov.-elect's promises of ethical fastidiousness and rapid reform have set the bar so high that every hiccup is now major news.
Endangered Species?new
Both national parties have targeted two races in Louisiana as potential turnovers during the 2008 election cycle, but the competition could spread.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
12-26-2007 |
Commentary
Border Politicsnew
Members of Louisiana's congressional delegation are hitching their wagons to anti-immigration bills, many with an eye toward business and industry. The drivers, however, are probably more political than anything else.
