The 118th Congress has barely begun. A wave of freshman representatives and senators are coming in with a mandate to help address a lagging economy, record inflation, and an increasingly volatile …

Late last year, the tech companies Stripe, Amazon, Facebook, Cisco, and Twitter laid off workers en masse. Come the new year, Google, Microsoft, Amazon (again), Salesforce, Dell, IBM, SAP, Zoom, and …

Over recent decades, parents, grandparents, and high school students have been subject to a barrage of messages suggesting that everyone should go to college. Higher education is the pathway to more …

The apple of your eye, peachy king, plum delightful – we’re finally “pearing” down our late winter pruning series. Last, but not least, these fruit trees, which happen to all be members of …

When millions of patients see a doctor every year, they expect access to the highest-quality treatments and diagnostic devices. The U.S. generally provides access to the cutting-edge of medicine, but …

The Pelican State has tremendous opportunity and potential. It’s got a diverse culture, renowned festivals, terrific people, and, of course, delicious food. Yet the burdensome and complicated …

The home fruit orchard — every gardener’s dream or worst nightmare. Many have planted a fruit tree or vine with anticipation of picking buckets of fruit for homemade pies, jellies, and jams, …

It would be a good sign for the nation’s health if Congress and the president treated the debt ceiling as anything but a ritualistic public-relations exercise. Unfortunately, that will not and …

The United States Postal Service (USPS) continues its uphill battle trying to convince consumers of its continued speed, reliability, and affordability. But now, first-class mail consumers are being …

No need to worry if the groundhog sees his shadow or not: For those of us in south Louisiana, now is the time to sharpen our shears and judiciously make those cuts. February is a flurry of …

The Biden administration has released an updated security memorandum, which outlines the threats to the American agricultural system, as well as ways to address them. "To achieve this, the Federal …

While the popcorn industry and connoisseurs of the salty treat will celebrate National Popcorn Day on January 19th, proponents of tobacco harm reduction (THR) shudder when they hear the word …

Well, it happened, and I know pretty much all of us are dealing with the same issue. Despite our best precautions many of us were burned by the arctic blast over Christmas. Lows around 20 degrees …

Throughout history, antitrust laws have been utilized to protect the process of competition to benefit consumers, making sure there are strong incentives for businesses to operate efficiently, keep …

Postal banking is a tough sell, and not just in America. Canada Post had to put a pause on its planned rural lending program after “irregular” activities involving “bad actors” created …

“Windows to the soul” is a common phrase regarding the eyes. Do you know Irish potatoes have eyes? I guess potato eyes are eyes to the stomach. Americans consume around 117 pounds of potato …

President Joe Biden has a unique opportunity to reverse his administration’s legacy of border security failures during the upcoming North American Leaders’ Summit in Mexico City. The United …

As we close another Christmas Season, the Messengers Christmas Land would like to take a moment to thank those who have make our 59th season a successful one! Every year PARDS North Park has provided …

Louisiana winters try the patience of gardeners. Twenty-degree lows followed by 80-degree highs. Waiting to plant our gardens seems like torture. Many gardeners will try their luck and get frost …

This past week, many rejoiced that a National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) that eliminates the COVID-19 military vaccine mandate was signed into law. That mandate resulted in the separation …

“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalms 90:12 How many New Year’s Days have you rung in? It seems they come around faster each year. Conveniently, …

In recent years, global warming zealots have sought to ban gasoline-powered cars, gasoline-powered lawn tools, and a whole host of practical, fossil-fuel-dependent products Americans have come to …

Comments Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made on Tuesday show why he has become the single biggest obstacle to GOP success. The Kentucky Republican claimed giving more money to Ukraine is …

Just under the deadline, Congress coalesced and passed a massive spending bill that will keep the lights on in Washington through the end of this fiscal year – but within that $1.7 trillion …

I am writing this column on the first day of winter as we prepare for some of the coldest temperatures we have experienced in several years. Knowing Louisiana weather, though, we will probably be …