Editorial: GNO Inc.’s Michael Hecht leaving a long trail of business and civic success
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Editorial: GNO Inc.’s Michael Hecht leaving a long trail of business and civic success

There aren’t many places where an economic development advocate is a household name. But Michael Hecht, who recently announced he will step down in 2027 after 18 years as president and CEO of Greater New Orleans Inc., has done far more than negotiate tax incentives and recruit companies to the region. He’s been a high-profile civic leader, one who understands that the best way to sell a community to investors is to make it a place that works for everyone.

Editorial: La. should heed mounting case against nitrogen hypoxia executions
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Editorial: La. should heed mounting case against nitrogen hypoxia executions

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Editorial: The Supreme Court has let stand an injunction against Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for executions of felons. h, as the only other state which uses that method, also should desist. Suffocation by pure nitrogen surely is “cruel and unusual punishment” that violates the Eighth Amendment and shocks the conscience.

Editorial: La. small businesses need our support this summer
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Editorial: La. small businesses need our support this summer

It's the summer, and while many hns head to the beach or to cooler climes, we know that plenty of others are enjoying time with family closer to home. It's with that in mind that our thoughts turn to the local restaurants, shops and attractions that so often suffer when there are fewer people around to patronize them.

Editorial: Congress should help college sports rein in chaos of NIL-era
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Editorial: Congress should help college sports rein in chaos of NIL-era

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Benton and Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Jefferson are right to take leading roles as Congress tries reorganizing the utter disarray in college athletics. The ungoverned combination of the transfer portal and “name, image and likeness” deals is a pox on the nation’s higher education landscape.

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