Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Republican Tom Arceneaux defeats Democrat Greg Tarver in Shreveport mayoral election
Republican Tom Arceneaux defeated Democrat Greg Tarver in Saturday's Shreveport mayoral run-off election. Arceneaux received 56-percent of the vote to Tarver's 44-percent. LSU Shreveport political sci...
Dec 12, 2022
Gas prices continue to decline
The average price of a gallon of regular gas in the Bayou State today is $2.84. That's quite a drop compared to this time six months when the state recorded its highest average at $4.56 a gallon. Trip...
Dec 12, 2022
Davante Lewis ousts three term incumbent, says sexual orientation not an issue in the race
Thirty-year-old progressive policy advocate Davante Lewis unseated three term Public Service Commissioner Lambert Boissiere in a Saturday runoff election for the District Three Public Service Commissi...
Dec 12, 2022
Insurance Commissioner hoping another incentive program will attract policy writers to the state
Florida's legislature is meeting to address the state's insurance crisis, and Louisiana is experiencing a similar fate with policy writers folding or leaving the state. Insurance Commissioner Jim Done...
Dec 12, 2022
Nicholls State researching how water quality impacts crawfish in Louisiana
It would only make sense that the state's favorite crustacean is the topic of ongoing research at Nicholls State. Biosciences Associate Professor Chris Bonvillain said they've been looking at how wate...
Dec 09, 2022 Autumn Bradley / Unsplash
LDH Encourages residents to take precautions ahead of holiday gatherings as Flu and Covid-19 cases rise
The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding residents to stay up to date on their vaccines and boosters ahead of holiday gatherings. LDH reported over 4 thousand new COVID-19 cases. State Health O...
Dec 09, 2022
The U-S House has approved 858-billion dollars for national defense
The U-S House has approved 858-billion dollars for national defense and hundreds of millions of dollars will go towards Louisiana's military bases. Congressman and House Armed Services Committee membe...
Dec 09, 2022
AARP launches digital tool to help Louisiana's Veterans ccess Health Care
AARP launches an interactive mobile friendly digital tool to help Louisiana Veterans understand their healthcare options. Director of Advocacy and OutReach, Lorie Lucas says Military families can use ...
Dec 09, 2022
Nungesser to conduct polling for 2023 governor's race
It still remains to be seen who's in or out for the 2023 gubernatorial race as several candidates wait to see if Senator John Kennedy makes it official. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser said he'll conduct...
Dec 09, 2022 Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser
Key races to watch in the December 10th election
Overall voter turnout is expected to be low for the December 10th election, but there are a few notable races. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford said the race for Public Service Commission in the...
Dec 08, 2022 Theresa Thompson / CC
