Posted by Robert Ross on July 11, 2011Department of Energy Grants LSU $1 Million to Research Geothermal EnergyThe Department of Energy has awarded Louisiana State University $997,000 for a project to evaluate the [...]Read more
Posted by Fergus Hodgson on June 22, 2011Back from the Dead! Debt Relief Amendment Gains Louisiana ApprovalAchieving a highly improbable turnaround, Rep. Noble Ellington’s (R-Winnsboro) resolution for an [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on June 20, 2011Libertarian Message of Economic Freedom Connects with GOP Faithful in New OrleansOver the past few years, the Republican Party has shifted more the direction of Rep. Ron Paul's [...]Read more
Posted by Robert Ross on June 13, 2011Amazon Tax Passes House, Moves to the SenateAn expansion of state taxing powers - HB 641 - better known as the Amazon tax, passed the House today [...]Read more
Posted by Jamison Beuerman on June 2, 2011Commentary: Longhorn State Gets Tougher On Lawsuits; Will Louisiana Follow Suit?'Loser pays' laws will severly hamper the will of parties to engage in baseless, cash-grabbing lawsuits.Read more
Posted by Robert Ross on June 1, 2011Restraints on Medical Malpractice Damages Coming to LouisianaSB 61, which has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee, would give the legislature power to [...]Read more
Posted by Robert Ross on May 27, 2011Revenue Desperation Pushing States to Institute Amazon TaxHB 641 - better known as the Amazon tax - would reclassify out-of-state companies as in-state if they [...]Read more
Posted by Editor on May 27, 2011Guest Commentary: Louisiana and the Golden Age for Natural GasDon Briggs of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association says Louisiana is uniquely positioned to respond to [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on May 19, 2011Multiplying Environmental Claims Face New Accountability ProceduresControversial litigation practices built around environmental remediation claims would be limited under [...]Read more