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As expected, talk of instituting sales tax for online purchases is in the air again and it’s sad to see just how many politicians are foaming at the mouth like rabid dogs to get their hands on your money.

Ten years ago, NBC newscaster Tom Brokaw wrote a book about what he called “The Greatest Generation.” In contrast, there’s a new best seller out now calling America “the dumbest generation.” And since Louisiana is at the bottom of the barrel on most national lists, you can imagine how folks in th

New York City police authorities are investigating a series of unprovoked physical attacks in public places on people who are Jewish, in the form of what is called “the knockout game.”

Special Report: Katrina General Capitol-Bound
Russel Honoré developing legislative
package for ‘environmental justice’

Special election rattles political landscape

Political newcomer Vance McAllister of Swartz pulled off his second big election surprise in a row by easily defeating the early favorite in the Nov. 16 runoff in the 5th Congressional District.

Third parties have had an unbroken record of failure in American presidential politics.

House speaker opens door
to tuition changes
Legislation granting university boards more control over tuition didn’t make it through this year’s regular session, but House Speaker Chuck Kleckley, R-Lake Charles, said he’s willing to give it another chance in 2014.

Of all the weather-related issues we have to deal with in Louisiana, blizzards are fortunately not one of them.

The nomination of Janet Yellen to become head of the Federal Reserve System has set off a flurry of media stories.

Lawyer Fees Spark Political Dispute