Covering the South Like Kudzu
By Dayne Sherman In an unexpected move, the Louisiana House Civil Law and Procedure Committee voted down HB 707 by a 10-2 margin on May 19. This bill, sponsored by Mike Johnson, a freshman Republican state representative from Bossier City, … Continued
By Dr. Luis Mirón Perhaps many of us are familiar with HB 166 (Rep. Joseph Bouie, D-New Orleans), which would require RSD New Orleans schools that are no longer “failing” to return to the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) … Continued
By Dayne Sherman Louisiana faces some real challenges. A $1.6 billion budget hole, a coastline receding by the minute, unemployment higher than the national average, roads and bridges in decay, a dying higher education system, healthcare in a death … Continued
By Dayne Sherman Novelist Ernest Hemingway said, “Never mistake motion for action.” These are appropriate words for today’s state budget crisis, especially as it relates to Louisiana higher education. Currently, most legislators are playing like they want to save the … Continued
By James D. Kirylo The place to be on April 23rd was The State of (Dis)Repair and Higher Education forum, which was held at St. Albert Catholic Church in Hammond, Louisiana. The many people who attended witnessed the insightful … Continued
By Dayne Sherman The week of April 19 was one of the worst periods in the history of Louisiana higher education. The legislators appear completely lost, unable or unwilling to come to terms with a crippling $1.6 billion budget disaster. … Continued
By Dayne Sherman Louisiana Higher Ed and Walker Percy One career politician has traveled the Bayou State delivering a lame lecture to civic groups titled “Why Louisiana Ain’t Mississippi.” The purpose of the talk is to speak well of … Continued
By Dayne Sherman This may be the best event covering the Louisiana budget crisis and higher education held in 2015. Please come and tell a friend. Free and open to the public. Thursday, April 23, 2015 St. Albert the … Continued
By Dayne Sherman Of Posters and Prosperity It is rare when “art” causes outrage, but lately every Tom, Dick, and Harriett from Kentwood to Bedico has become an art critic. French berets can be seen at coffee houses, open mouths … Continued
By Dayne Sherman Only the Students Will Lead Us Dear Louisiana College Student: I’m going to take a good guess that you know Louisiana is facing a $1.6-$2 billion budget hole starting July 1. I’m also thinking you know … Continued
