Back to governing

For the first time in at least a decade the Police Jury missed a meeting the other week. It may well have been much longer than that since our parish government did not assemble itself together on its regular schedule. Frankly, I had not followed it closely myself until 2015.

The heroic life of Charlie Kirk: ‘An American Martyr for truth, faith and freedom’

When a tyrant dies, his reign ends; When a martyr dies, his reign begins. (Soren Kierkegaard, Danish philosopher and theologian).I was stunned to learn of the murder of Charlie Kirk, a 31-yearold husband and father of 2.

Searching for something to say

It will be a couple of weeks before both the next Police Jury meeting and my publishing deadline align like stars in a prophetic constellation. So, as some like to put it in the opinion columnist business, “When you have nothing to say; preach.

Is it the Communist or Progressive manifesto

By William Haupt III | The Center Square “You must convince people to accept socialism before they accept Communism.” Vladimir Lenin With midterms only months away, it is time we revisit the left’s playbook to see what is facing our nation in the very near future. By the 5th century B.C.

Another look at the libraries

A couple of things are obvious after looking at the latest preliminary budget statement made available to me from the Police Jury.

One big beautiful win... now it’s time to go for two

In Louisiana and across the country, good tax policy can improve the wellbeing of hardworking individuals, families and small businesses.That’s why we were pleased to see the tax provisions in One Big Beautiful Bill signed into law by President Donald Trump.

Trump should partner with oil refiners for economic and security winning

In an era of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, the United States stands at a crossroads. With refinery capacity stagnant at 18.4 million barrels per day, Americans are paying the price, literally, at the pump. Gasoline costs hover around $3.

The times they are a’changin’, (Part 2)

My vote for the most common and intractable error is to depend upon government (or someone) to take care of us. Consequently, most people ignore their government unless its activities are reported after the fact as entertainment in mass media.

New State Department Office of Natural Rights’ is a welcome addition

Although the Trump Administration has been focused diligently on shrinking the size of the federal government, news this week of the rare creation of a new office is hopeful and encouraging.

Where the money goes now

The drop box at the Harrisonburg Court House parking lot is still available to receive your garbage tax payments (I refuse to call it a “fee”. When government collects money to perform a service, it is a tax.