Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Former DCFS employee describes toxic environment at state agency
A former caseworker at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services calls the environment within the state agency toxic. Stacey McPherson left her job as a Rapides foster care worker in Ju...
Sep 07, 2022
ASAP offers first NIL deal to all LSU student athletes
ASAP, the Louisiana-based delivery app formerly known Waitr is announcing a new NIL deal for all student-athletes at LSU.-not just football players. Now, every player who accepts the deal will promote...
Sep 07, 2022
The launch of 988 to assist those in mental crisis in Louisiana is off a promising start
In the first month that the three-digit 988 National Suicide Hotline was launched the crisis number received more than 1,400 calls in Louisiana. Dr. Robyn Thomas, Suicide Prevention Coordinator with t...
Sep 07, 2022
State Education Superintendent says proposed federal guidelines protecting sexual orientation or gender identity are not law
State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley wants schools and parents to know that the suggested federal Title IX protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity are just suggestions....
Sep 06, 2022 Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley
Louisiana Drinking Water Engineer Team Returns After Four Days of Assisting Mississippi Residents
The Louisiana Department of Health responded to the water crisis in Mississippi by deploying a four-person drinking water engineering team to Jackson after severe damage from flooding. GOHSEP Spokespe...
Sep 06, 2022
Legislative audit says gasoline tax inadequate for Louisiana's transportation needs
When you buy gasoline, 20 cents of each gallon goes into a fund for roads, bridges, and other transportation needs. But a new report from the Legislative Auditor says the money generated isn't nearly ...
Sep 06, 2022
Analysts expect slow election season in Louisiana despite busy activity nationally
After the Labor Day holiday, it usually gets busy during election years. Federal elections are coming up in two months. But political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says don't expect it to get much nosier in...
Sep 06, 2022 GPA Photo Archive
Student debt forgiveness plan expected to be challenged in court
The Biden Administration's student debt forgiveness plan could be challenged in court. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino said the White House's rationale for canceling student debt is based...
Sep 06, 2022 Got Credit / CC
Louisiana Corrections Secretary and his thoughts on juvenile crime in the state
Juvenile crime in Louisiana has consistently made the headlines in the last two years, with multiple escapes from youth detention centers and what appears to be more violent crimes committed by teens....
Sep 06, 2022
Legislative oversite committee to meet Tuesday morning to discuss DCFS child welfare failures
The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare will meet Tuesday morning to discuss concerns of the child welfare division at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. Committee Chair Sena...
Sep 05, 2022 Photo by Brooke Thorington
