State of Louisiana - Legislators

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Rowlett Bond 2023

Residents of Rowlett are asked to go to the polls on Saturday, May 6 to consider authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $76.3 million for three facility bond propositions. Each of these projects was carefully considered and proposed by the Council-appointed Community Investment Task Force, and the City Council voted unanimously to place these propositions on the ballot for citizens’ consideration.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Why Is State Farm Making So Many Changes?

If you’re looking for clues about what State Farm is doing, don’t just look to the big black building overlooking Veterans Parkway. Look at Rhode Island.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

Test your knowledge of how county government works

How much do you know about your county government?

Data Is Improving Government Services, But at What Cost to Citizens' Privacy?

Data now informs almost everything the public sector does, and it also informs on us.

Want Your Elected Representative's Attention? Use Social Media, Says New Study

One of the growing frustrations about the American political process is the ever-widening distance between our elected representatives and the people that vote them into office. Voting is incredibly important, but it can seem painfully insignificant before the much more vast influence that money has. But there might be a workaround for the average person trying to get a politician's attention: Social media.

How Land Records Digitization Benefits Citizens & Government Offices

Land records digitization helps citizens complete land deals swiftly and avoid frauds. Speak to DRS for efficient land records digitization & management.

Why is age only a concern regarding surgeons, and not government officials?

A surgeon may be required to undergo competency testing, but what about politicians?

eLearning and Online Solutions for Government Offices

Adventfs provides a variety of unique cloud-based solutions to government agencies across the country. These technology-based solutions include evidence-based education programs, restorative justice, billing and payment and a document management systems.

Letters: Why do our elected representatives not think for themselves?

Please send your letters to letters@independent.co.uk

How to Connect with Elected Representatives to Promote Your Cause

For a nonprofit, getting local elected representatives behind your cause is important. See the do’s and don’ts of connecting with elected represenatives.

Advertising for State Government Agencies: 4 Tips for Success

From public health campaigns to tourism advertising, local government agencies depend on ad campaigns as a critical channel for communicating with the public.

What to Do: Policy Recommendations for Entitlement Programs, on Pension benefits for full-career...

Not so modest: Pension benefits for full-career state government employees

How the new political boundary maps will impact Livonia's elected representatives

Elections in Livonia are about to look a lot different.

6 competitive IT strategy tips from state government CIOs and CxOs

Even CxOs of state and local governments must stay competitive. But how can IT departments compete amidst budget constraints and red tape? Learn six mindful takeaways to be competitively strategic, even in tough conditions.

EXPLAINER: Can you sue for breach of campaign promise?

10 Government Officials Who Admitted The Existence Of Aliens

Many are convinced the government is hushing up the existence of aliens to keep people from being terrified if they knew the truth. The evidence? Look no f

Top 9 Things Every College Freshman Needs To Know

Because we know you'll listen to a government official.