WWL - Clancy's Commentaries http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries RSS Feed for WWL - News - Clancy's Commentaries en-us Wed, 23 May 2012 12:29:51 GMT 2012-05-23T12:29:51Z en-us DuBos: City council acting like children http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-The-most-divided-politically-petty-City-Council-152725505.html While the mayor was touting his administration’s accomplishments in his State of the City address Tuesday, business before the City Council remains at a standstill because two council members continue to boycott council meetings. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:29:51 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-The-most-divided-politically-petty-City-Council-152725505.html 2012-05-23T12:29:51Z DuBos: Both sides need to give a little in Tulane stadium dispute http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/Clancy-Commentary-Tu-151629805.html Tulane University’s push for a new stadium on its Uptown campus has become a major political issue. And that’s the topic of this week’s Commentary by Eyewitness News Political Analyst and Gambit columnist Clancy DuBos. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:08:48 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/Clancy-Commentary-Tu-151629805.html 2012-05-16T12:08:48Z DuBos: Budget missing critical funding for state inspector general http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-Budget-missing-critical-funding-for-state-inspector-general-150689315.html By law, the Louisiana House of Representatives begins the budget process. This year, that process is off to a shaky start. Tue, 08 May 2012 23:24:38 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-Budget-missing-critical-funding-for-state-inspector-general-150689315.html 2012-05-08T23:24:38Z DuBos: Time to change how at-large races are decided http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-Time-to-change-how-at-large-races-are-decided-149752705.html The New Orleans City Council could decide this Thursday to advance a proposed change in the way at-large council members are elected. Tue, 01 May 2012 23:48:51 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-Time-to-change-how-at-large-races-are-decided-149752705.html 2012-05-01T23:48:51Z DuBos: Don't be apathetic -- vote in Saturday elections http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-Dont-be-apathetic----vote-in-Saturday-elections-147846825.html This Saturday, most parishes in southeastern Louisiana will hold special elections. Unfortunately, most voters in those parishes will not be going to the polls. Most will just forget to vote. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:42:11 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-Dont-be-apathetic----vote-in-Saturday-elections-147846825.html 2012-04-18T00:42:11Z DuBos: At-large race pitted old vs. new http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-At-large-race-pitted-old-vs-new-148777145.html The City Council at-large seat election is the subject of this week’s Commentary by Eyewitness News political analyst and Gambit columnist Clancy DuBos. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:33:08 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-At-large-race-pitted-old-vs-new-148777145.html 2012-04-25T00:33:08Z DuBos: Jindal needs to say where he stands on discrimination bill http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/Commentary-Jindal-needs-to-say-where-he-stands-on-discrimination-bill-146899495.html In his Commentary last week, Eyewitness News political analyst and Gambit columnist Clancy DuBos ignited statewide scrutiny of a bill that would let charter schools discriminate against some kids. Clancy asks why Jindal hasn’t taken a position. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:15:05 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/Commentary-Jindal-needs-to-say-where-he-stands-on-discrimination-bill-146899495.html 2012-04-11T03:15:05Z DuBos: Pro-segregation bill is wrong for state http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-Pro-segregation-bill-is-wrong-for-state-145990435.html State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow charter schools to discriminate against kids who are gay, who don’t speak perfect English, and others. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:01:47 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-Pro-segregation-bill-is-wrong-for-state-145990435.html 2012-04-04T01:01:47Z DuBos: A solution to state's growing debt of retirement systems http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-A-solution-to-states-growing-debt-of-retirement-systems-144470155.html In addition to his education reforms, Gov. Bobby Jindal is asking lawmakers to make big changes in the state’s retirement systems. That’s the subject of this week’s Commentary by Eyewitness News political analyst and Gambit columnist Clancy DuBos. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:41:42 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-A-solution-to-states-growing-debt-of-retirement-systems-144470155.html 2012-03-27T23:41:42Z DuBos: Feds need to investigate thoroughly online comments http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-Feds-need-to-investigate-thoroughly-online-comments-143543726.html The resignation of former assistant U.S. Attorney Sal Perricone does not mean the end of the controversy surrounding his online comments. That’s the subject of this week’s commentary. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:21:45 GMT http://www.wwltv.com/news/clancys-commentaries/DuBos-Feds-need-to-investigate-thoroughly-online-comments-143543726.html 2012-03-20T23:21:45Z