DuBos: Stay persistent in dealing with FEMA
As contractors continue cleaning up the debris left by Hurricane Isaac, residents who suffered losses are beginning to file claims with FEMA. And that’s the topic of this week’s Commentary by Clancy...
View ArticleDuBos: Investigation into JP corruption not over
Aaron Broussard’s guilty plea Tuesday is not the final chapter in the ongoing federal investigation into corruption in Jefferson Parish. And that’s the topic of this week’s Commentary by Eyewitness...
View ArticleDuBos: Latest poll sobering for Jindal
New poll numbers for Gov. Bobby Jindal, which show his approval rating slipping somewhat, with voters concerned about cuts to the state budget and LSU Public Hospital system are the subject of this...
View ArticleDuBos: No excuse for tardy alert on S&WB power outage
One of the lessons we all learned from Hurricane Isaac is the importance of timely and accurate communication during an emergency.
View ArticleDuBos: Supreme court justice decision was the right one
On Tuesday, the state Supreme Court ruled that Justice Bernette Johnson will be the court’s next chief justice, settling a racially-charged debate over the future of the high court.
View ArticleDuBos: BP spill cleanup not finished
State and local officials along Louisiana’s coastline continue to struggle with the after-effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster.
View ArticleDuBos: Budget process a critical time for City Hall
If you’re looking for good news out of City Hall, don’t ever go see a mayor’s budget address. I’ve heard dozens of them, and they’re all depressing.
View ArticleDuBos: Every vote really does matter
The closeness of the final count in the Crescent City Connection toll renewal issue is the subject of this week’s Commentary by Eyewitness News Political Analyst and Gambit columnist Clancy DuBos.
View ArticleDuBos: If Jindal wants higher office, he should focus on La.
Governor Bobby Jindal has gotten lots of national publicity for his critical post-election comments about Mitt Romney and the Republican Party.
View ArticleDuBos: NY governor appoints Ed Blakely 'at his own great peril'
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is learning how to deal with post-hurricane issues these days. He recently appointed former New Orleans Recovery Czar Ed Blakely to a recovery commission in the wake of...
View ArticleDuBos: No alternative to higher water board rates
The New Orleans City Council this week will consider a proposal to double water and sewerage rates over the next 8 years. And that’s the topic of this week’s Commentary by Eyewitness News Political...
View ArticleDuBos: Voter turnout for runoff elections 'pathetic'
The turnout in last Saturday’s runoff elections in New Orleans was among the lowest in memory. And that’s the topic of this week’s Commentary by Eyewitness News Political Analyst and Gambit columnist...
View ArticleDuBos: We don't need knee-jerk response to Newtown tragedy
All over America, people are making last-minute preparations for Christmas. In Newtown, Connecticut, mothers and fathers are burying their children.
View ArticleDuBos reflects on 'A Christmas Carol'
In this week’s Commentary, WWL Political Analyst and Gambit columnist Clancy DuBos takes a break from politics for his annual Christmas Commentary.
View ArticleDuBos picks resolutions for state and local leaders
At the start of a new year, many people resolve to do things differently in the future. New Year’s resolutions are the topic of this week’s Commentary by Eyewitness News Political Analyst and Gambit...
View ArticleDuBos: Construction and traffic pain worth it in the end
The countdown to Super Bowl XLVII continues among the NFL teams, and here in New Orleans that has brought a massive street repair effort.
View ArticleDuBos: Nagin indictment a reason to rejoice
Today’s federal indictment of former Mayor Ray Nagin triggers mixed emotions across New Orleans. For some, it opens old wounds. For others, it stirs long-simmering anger, or even shame. And for still...
View ArticleDuBos: Jindal should present tax plan at least month ahead of vote
Gov. Bobby Jindal wants to eliminate income taxes in Louisiana. That sounds great, but that’s the easy part.
View ArticleDuBos: Not too early to campaign for N.O. Super Bowl in 2018
Super Bowl XLVII is off to a great start, but it’s not too early to plan for Super Bowl LII.
View ArticleDuBos: Outage a major embarrassment, but fallout not severe
The power outage during Sunday night’s Super Bowl gives new meaning to the expression “lights-out performance.”
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