Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Seven major gubernatorial candidates participate in second televised debate tonight
All seven major candidates for governor will participate tonight in a televised debate hosted by Nexstar Media Group. Lapolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says the debate is only an hour long, s...
Sep 15, 2023 OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon directs insurance agents to notify Citizens policyholders of possibility of coverage with private insurer
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is directing insurance agents to notify Louisiana Citizens policyholders of the possibility they could find coverage with a private insurer. Donelon says SafePoint I...
Sep 15, 2023
La Tech President Guice to retire after 45 years
Louisiana Tech President Dr. Les Guice will retire at the end of the year, after serving the institution for 45 years, the last ten as president. Guice's journey to the president's office began as a s...
Sep 14, 2023
Firefighters making progress against Louisiana's wildfires
The state's four largest wildfires continue to burn but are more than 50 percent contained. State Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says things are looking better and the Tiger Island Fire is n...
Sep 14, 2023 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters / CC
Wilson releases first TV ad for governor
Democrat Shawn Wilson launches his first TV ad in his bid to become governor. The former transportation secretary touts his ability to build bridges literally and figuratively. LSU Political Science P...
Sep 14, 2023
LDH launches new 988 suicide and prevention helpline website and social media campaign
The Louisiana Department of Health is launching a new website and social media marketing campaign to promote their 988 suicide and crisis prevention helpline. State Suicide Prevention Coordinator Roby...
Sep 14, 2023
DCFS: State audit shows agency needs to improve handling calls for child abuse and neglect
A state audit reveals the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services needs to improve the handling of calls to its child abuse and neglect hotline. That includes the average number of minute...
Sep 14, 2023
Flood insurance lawsuit to be heard in New Orleans today
In New Orleans this morning a lawsuit seeking transparency of FEMA's flood insurance rates will be heard. Legal action was filed after multiple failed inquiries into how FEMA calculates Risk Rating 2....
Sep 14, 2023 State Farm / CC
Cassidy sponsors Savings Penalty Elimination Act to help SSI beneficiaries
US Senator Bill Cassidy is sponsoring bipartisan legislation, the Savings Penalty Elimination Act, to protect individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from losing their benefits for ...
Sep 13, 2023 US Senator Bill Cassidy (R)
School shooting in St. Helena Parish leaves one dead, two wounded and a 14-year-old student in custody
The investigation continues today into Tuesday's fatal shooting at a high school in Greensburg. Joe Chaney with the St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office says a student started shooting in the parking lo...
Sep 13, 2023
