Louisiana has navigated the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution with the determination and spirit characteristic of our state. Our hospitals, schools, and businesses have incorporated the …
One of the greatest features of the American system is that the states, or “the laboratories of democracy,” as coined by Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, have a fair amount of …
While members of Congress are in Washington grappling with tax reform, the people of Louisiana are looking at a mixed bag. On the one hand, extending President Trump’s 2017 tax …
Louisiana’s diverse economy—ranging from healthcare to manufacturing—offers high-paying career opportunities. Yet, the state faces serious workforce challenges, ranking 46th in …
As health care workers retire and patients face avoidable delays, Louisiana has launched a scalable strategy to rebuild its workforce. The Health Care Employment Reinvestment Opportunity Fund brings …
Louisiana families have always stepped up when neighbors need help. Whether it's pulling together after a hurricane, supporting local schools, or helping veterans get back on their feet, our …
Electricity ratepayers are fed up with skyrocketing electricity bills and the increasing threat of blackouts. We are tired of a system that prioritizes unreliable energy and corporate profits over …
In the race to build a more competitive energy economy, carbon capture and storage is no longer a theory — it’s a race. And in that race, Texas is gaining fast on Louisiana. CCS is …
Who knew there were this many things that had to be fixed? The legislative sessions in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Washington are over. Depending on your political perspective, the …
Out here in rural Pennsylvania, we know the value of hard work, self-reliance, and making the most of what God’s given us. For generations, our land and our people have powered this state and …
Our nation’s core political well-being depends on the existence of a healthy two-party system. One year ago, I joined with former Sens. Alan Simpson and …
President Trump’s recent executive order on “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach” sends a clear message: states must stop weaponizing lawsuits against the very industry …
The first five weeks of the legislative session have been dominated by the debate over proposed fixes to the state’s insurance and lawsuit abuse crises. Now, nearly all the core bills have made …
As Congress moves forward with its ongoing reconciliation package and considers extending tax cuts adopted during the first Trump administration that are set to soon lapse, lawmakers face a critical …
( The Center Square ) – The U.S. economy continues to send mixed signals as we navigate through May 2025. Last week's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April showed inflation ticking up slightly …
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 …