In 2006, Congress passed the Secure Fence Act, which mandated the construction of multilayer pedestrian fencing along about 600 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border. It passed with big, bipartisan majorities:
I’m a little fascinated around this time of year with the fact that we seem to be drowning in joy. You can buy knick-knacks adorned with the word, and it’s
Raising registration fees for boaters is the right move towards helping to protect waters and wildlife in Jeff Davis Parish from invasive plant species. Last week the Louisiana Department of
Those who don’t have health insurance coverage will soon see a savings at tax time, as a penalty for not having minimum essential coverage will be eliminated starting Jan. 1.
The Louisiana Legislature has been shedding members at a high rate, with 15 percent of lawmakers leaving their elected positions without completing their terms in the last three years. Blame
While Democrats and Republicans continue political grandstanding over the border wall — a topic that’s mostly about parties gaining public favor — everyday citizens are caught in the crossfire. An
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I always do. A New Year always brings with it promise and uncertainty, but this coming year brings with it a greater foreboding than
The Oxford English Dictionaries named “toxic” the word of the year for 2018. Merriam-Webster picked “justice.” Two words that were never considered because hardly anybody talks about them in Washington
It’s no secret that online shopping is the enemy of brick-and-mortar business. Unfortunately many states, including Louisiana, have been missing out on millions in sales taxes because of differences in
Iam thankful that I have chosen the Catholic faith. Yes, I did make the choice in college to be baptized Catholic and to follow the faith, though I will admit,