Tenuous tenure
Reform advocates gear up for another shot at eliminating the Louisiana law that guarantees educators permanent employment after three years on the job.
What will he do for an encore?
Political observers expect Gov. Bobby Jindal to take bolder action in his second term, if for no other reason than to solidify his national aspirations.
Standing up to Jindal
Given that his was the lone dissenting vote against the new Senate president, Sen. Barrow Peacock might have thought twice before asking John Alario to take him for a ride.
CATS pounces
Give those responsible for running the parish bus system credit for being quick to recognize a fortuitous opportunity. Once it became clear that a crime fighting committee—comprised of politicians and public safety professionals—was fumbling away its chance to get a much-discussed tax proposal on the April ballot, the board that oversees the Capital Area Transportation System acted within 24 hours to fill the void.
Power to the people
Entergy moves forward with two major reforms that could support its ability to deliver increased consumer benefits and energy reliability.
Entrepreneur: Amanda Alexander
Six months after Amanda Alexander hung up her nursing scrubs to raise her first child, she found herself in need of a creative outlet.
