Polling shows that Americans remain understandably frustrated by an economy that has stolen their prosperity and sapped their spirits, especially citizens of modest means. Of course, that very …
With the federal government facing a debt of $36 trillion and realizing that 49 out of 50 states have to balance their budgets, Americans are losing patience with the ability of Congress …
The recent change in administration in Washington has sparked a renewed sense of optimism here in Louisiana. This transition presents an opportunity to realign priorities that have, in some cases, …
In an effort to combat a dramatic decline in population, the state of Louisiana has come up with a plan: simplify the tax code. Gov. Jeff Landry (R) concluded his special session on tax reform …
Prospects for a federal wealth tax could be nil in the Trump era, but states – specifically blue states – may be tempted to take up that cause, demonstrating the devastating effect that …
The United States is falling behind in energy and infrastructure development, and the culprit is our own federal bureaucracy. This can change if Congress implements significant permitting reform, …
In a world where video calls replaced handshakes, the return to in-person work isn’t just a shift in office dynamics – it’s a powerful catalyst for economic recovery. On his …
Though time is said to heal all wounds, the scars from the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns remain fresh as the nation experienced executive overreach at the federal and state levels. It is important …
He was the first president to walk a picket line. And he crowed regularly about being the “most pro-union" president ever. But after four years as president, Joe Biden could not stop a growing …
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently announced plans to fortify her country's trade partnership with the United States by reducing dependence on Chinese imports. As part of this strategy, her …
Certain fuels burn hotter and faster than others, a lesson quickly taught to new firefighters. “It lights up like gasoline” was a phrase I heard to describe the way certain shrubs would …
President Donald Trump faces many problems left by the outgoing Biden administration. One of them is the world’s most expensive health-care system, as millions of Americans struggle to access …
This week begins with the inauguration of the 47th president of the United States, marking the start of a new administration with significant economic and policy implications. During his …
One of the central promises of Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign was to “Make America Healthy Again.” With limited details on how exactly he plans to achieve this and uncertainty …
Now that President Trump has fulfilled his campaign promise to sign executive orders on his Inauguration Day to crack down on illegal immigration, the real battle over his immigration reform will …
President Donald Trump has big plans to tackle government efficiency and accountability during his new administration. This includes implementing the federal Department of Government …
Responding to Laura Watson's op-ed on the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule, I'd like to share my lived experience from decades in trucking and the supply chain. Our family entered …
As the year kicks off with a Republican-controlled Congress and White House increasingly focused on efficiency, it should be no surprise that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is being …
President-elect Donald Trump has yet to be sworn in, yet he is already setting the tone for a drastic shift in foreign policy — one with significant implications for friends and …
The Biden Administration and its congressional allies passed the ironically named Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022 without attracting a single Republican vote, touting the legislation as a win …
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of former Rep. Billy Long as the next commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service marks a pivotal moment for America’s taxpayers, especially …
Louisiana, our life-long home, reels from a terrorist attack that murdered at least 15 innocent people, injured several dozen others, and postponed the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the …
Holiday preparations are in full swing, and no one wants to be on the “bad” list this time of year. When it comes to our legal climate, however, Louisiana has managed just that, even …
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has let some much-needed sunlight into the opaque corridors of federal bureaucracy. Thanks to this landmark 1967 legislation, any person or organization has the …
When you first see that positive test, your mind takes off. Planning the perfect nursery, the cute pregnant person you will be with the perfect round belly, and how flawless your birth will go. …