Editorial

Task force needed to address auto insurance rates

State officials are making the right move by appointing a task force to look into the exorbitant automobile insurance rates in our state. The Louisiana Legislature passed a House Concurrent

Campus climate survey draws few answers

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Louisiana lawmakers in 2015 sought an annual survey of public college students about issues of violence, part of an effort intended to improve the way campuses work to prevent sexual

Safety first when using UTVs

With the Labor Day holiday weekend quickly approaching it is important for operators who may be using utility task vehicles (UTV) over the holiday weekend to always keep safety in mind.

While UTVs are a lot of fun to drive, they should be treated like work vehicles, not toys, according to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI).

Utility vehicles are modern day workhorses that haul heavy loads, transport materials and make jobs easier. As they grow in popularity in rural, suburban and urban areas, it’s important for operators and passengers to keep safety in mind.

It’s kind of a drag

I’M JUST SAYIN’

“Lafayette Public Library to host Drag Queen Story Time.” I saw that headline and awaited the pitchforks and torches.

No such thing as a bad day

Ijust spent two hours in a dentist’s chair having a crown replaced. It wasn’t all the fun it’s cracked up to be. It seems all the fillings and bridge work

Are lawmakers doing enough for #MeToo?

As the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct began snaring politicians, state legislatures across the country vowed to re-examine their policies to prevent harassment and beef up investigations into complaints of

Why have an elected Lt. Gov. in La.?

Current Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has brought up an interesting idea. Have the governor and the lieutenant governor run together on the same ticket. Such a system exists in

Fearing the subpoena scenario

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Two words explain the extraordinary significance of the upcoming fall election. The first is “subpoenas.” The second is “women.” If Republicans lose one or even both houses of Congress, the

School choice gaining support

Support for charter schools and private school voucher programs has gone up over the past year, with Republicans accounting for much of the increase, according to a survey published Tuesday.

Church’s problems extend far beyond priest abuse

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Until last week, the predominant attitude of most of the American public about the problems of “predator priests” seemed to be that it was tragic, but limited in scope. A