CenLamar | Est. 2006

  • Open Thread

    Greg Aymond has apparently locked out any additional comments on his post that “jokingly” compares the 2009 graduating class of Peabody High School to the Ku Klux Klan (because of the school’s tradition of wearing white gowns at commencement) and has suggested to his readership to comment on my website instead. I’ll take him up on his offer. If your comment was deleted by Mr. Aymond or if you would like to respond to his “joke,” have at it. A few ground rules, though: – I will delete any personal threats against Mr. Aymond. – I will delete any personal…

  • Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu Wins First-Ever National Public Innovator Award

    I am not sure how I missed this, but a hearty congratulations to Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu (as well as his entire staff at CRT) for winning the first-ever national Public Innovator Award, presented by RootCause. Quoting: The Public Innovator Award recognizes government leaders who embrace six roles for advancing innovative, entrepreneurial solutions to today’s most difficult problems.  “We’re honoring Lt. Governor Landrieu for his vision in founding the Office of Social Entrepreneurship in 2006, the first office of its kind in the nation, to support the creation and growth of the solutions to the many social problems affecting the…

  • Chris Tidmore: Vitter Playing Politics With FEMA Director Appointment

    Update: Vitter Lifts “Hold” on FEMA Nominee H/t to Ryan at The Daily Kingfish Tidmore is a former State Representative and, yes, a Republican. “It was mendacious politics.”