Louisiana is at a tipping point. With electricity bills soaring and demand for power generation and transmission expected to reach unprecedented levels in the coming years, our largest monopoly …

There's no doubt in Louisiana that President Trump's first 100 days have reignited a sense of American pride and purpose. His commitment to "Make America Great Again" is not just a slogan, but a …

Louisiana has some of the highest insurance rates in the nation, and all of us feel the pain of this reality. Right now, the state legislature has a chance to fix this mess, bring in more insurance …

"Hell, I never vote for anybody, I always vote against." – W. C. Fields, Author, Fields for President It seems like the Democratic Party machine is stuck in neutral. For all of the noise …

The start of Louisiana’s legislative session has rightly centered on the state’s insurance market, which has been plagued by massive losses, litigation, and bruising rate increases. Gov. …

Too many of our fellow Louisianans struggle to make ends meet and are trapped in cycles of dependency. With a poverty rate nearing 20%, the highest in the nation, and a workforce participation rate …

You’d think after decades as a witness to lawmaking in Louisiana that I would temper the belief I have in our leaders to make decisions for the greater good, rather than letting the politics of …

When President Donald Trump took office, he made it clear that his administration would prioritize America's security and economic stability by actively supporting the burgeoning digital assets …

Louisiana needs legal reform, not only to address rising insurance costs, but to fix a civil justice system that has become increasingly hostile to businesses and consumers. Louisianans continue to …

Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 president election outraged Democrats and delighted Republicans. Progressives have been tempted to console themselves with congenial fantasies or to sink into …

At a time when Louisiana should be opening its doors to new investment and economic opportunity, a quiet but consequential legal decision threatens to slam them shut. A recent ruling by an …

Every few years, Congress discusses some form of spending limits. Usually, these go nowhere or are ignored or repealed a couple of years or so after passage. There is a similar rule for federal …

Years of increasing taxes and regulations are leaving Washington state employers facing the dreaded blue screen of death when it comes to their economic outlook. For example, Microsoft President …

"It's so hard to get our goods into China. And when we do get them in there they charge us a huge surtax. They call it a surtax or a tariff. Well, I simply call that a tax." - President Donald Trump …

Crime remains a top concern in Louisiana, outpacing even economic worries for two years running, according to recent surveys. Yet, alongside this demand for safety, Louisianians overwhelmingly …

A couple years ago, when the Inflation Reduction Act was passed, a major component of that bill was the ability for Health and Human Services to negotiate prescription drug prices. Leaving aside the …

Last week, President Trump appeared before a joint session of Congress to lay out a list of policy priorities his administration will pursue over the next three and a half years – one of which …

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 …