Covering the South Like Kudzu
By Stephen Winham “Figures don’t lie, but liars figure” – attributed to Mark Twain (and others) Every day we are bombarded with numbers about our state and its finances. We are told one day there is a $1.6 billion … Continued
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 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 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 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
By Dayne Sherman Stop the bayou presses. We have a winner. Rodney with $190 million from Facebook, and Ann for being the first to comment. Books going out in the mail soon. Thanks to everyone for participating. The proposed number … Continued
By Dayne Sherman Five of the Most Frustrating Political Debates 1. Reasoning with a disciple of Ayn Rand or Ron Paul. 2. State employees who constantly harp on BIG GUV’MENT, especially GOP career politicians. See Bobby Jindal. 3. People who … Continued
