Between The Lines

Jeffrey D. Sadow is an associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport. If you're an elected official, political operative or anyone else upset at his views, don't go bothering LSUS or LSU System officials about that because these are his own views solely. This publishes five days weekly with the exception of 7 holidays. Also check out his Louisiana Legislature Log especially during legislative sessions (in "Louisiana Politics Blog Roll" below).

10.9.09

Remarks show reform must address teacher competency

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Perhaps the reason why little progress has been seen in educational improvement in Louisiana’s elementary and secondary schools over the pa...
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9.9.09

Real health reform more than shedding charity hospitals

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Perhaps its members have been reading this space regularly, or maybe they actually derived it independently, but Louisiana’s Commission on S...
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8.9.09

LA must find will to follow through with privatization

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Louisiana’s temporary Commission on Streamlining Government has fomented some good ideas about privatization of state government functions. ...
7.9.09

History, dynamics confirm Vitter's favored position

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Befitting its name, this space seeks to go beyond what the media reports to give readers additional insights, clarifications, and correction...
6.9.09

Study shows why megafund needs no replenishment

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Louisiana has allowed itself to be fooled again and again over acquiescence to industrial policy, and taxpayers may be asked again to throw ...
3.9.09

Tying state pay to performance brings double benefit

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Gov. Bobby Jindal and advocates of more efficient government in Louisiana can get two-for-one if the State Civil Service Commission follow...
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2.9.09

Glover's see no evil approach merits his job termination

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Take Mayor Cedric Glover , subtract a hundred pounds or so, change the hair color and style, take off the glasses, and whitewash him, as bec...
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1.9.09

Union decries innovation, supports continued mediocrity

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You can make all of the procedural and administrative changes you like to how is delivered elementary and secondary education in Louisiana, ...
31.8.09

Special election outcome warns of danger to Democrats

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As usual, lessons present themselves after the results of a special election in a competitive Louisiana legislative district, this time from...
28.8.09

With Vitter's race to lose, Melancon needs luck again

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In the end, Democrat Rep. Charlie Melancon asked himself two questions, his answers to which would make him choose to exit his House spot a...
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