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DeVillier eyes House speaker role

By Harlan Kirgan
Editor
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier says he wants to become speaker of the House to bring its members together.

Bill to hide records from public nears final passage

Legislation that would allow local governments in Louisiana to hide many of their records from the public has cleared one of its last committee hurdles and is nearing final passage in the Legislature.

Porterweed is a pollinator magnet and Super Plant for summer 2024g

The buzz around planting for pollinators is not a new trend. In fact, we celebrate National Pollinator Week each June, and the month of May has been designated as Garden for Wildlife Month, according to the National Wildlife Federation.

State revenue projections up

Louisiana lawmakers have extra money to spend on teacher pay and other budget priorities after state revenue projections were adjusted upwards through June of next year.

Easy solutions to the fake ESA problems

All across America conservative states have moved to universal school choice to give parents the money to educate their children as they see best — whether it be public, charter, or private schools.

For Mother’s Day — teaching the art of laughter

My mother would have been considered eccentric had she been financially wealthy.
She would do almost anything — and wear almost any silly costume — to bring joy into the lives of others, much to the embarrassment of her six children.

Derby winner joins impressive club

When Lafayette native Brian Hernandez Jr. rode longshot Mystik Dan to a photo-finish Kentucky Derby win he joined a list of south Louisiana jockeys who have made racing history.