Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
President to sign PACT Act this week; providing care to veterans exposed to toxins and radiation on duty
A bill signing is scheduled Wednesday in Washington DC for the federal PACT Act; legislation providing expanded medical care for veteran who were exposed to toxins during their military service. John ...
Aug 07, 2022
LSP crime lab is the first in the country to conduct Rapid DNA booking operations, and it could help keep criminals from being unknowingly released
The Louisiana State Police Crime Lab is the first in the country to receive approval from the FBI to conduct rapid DNA booking operations. Sgt. Dustin Dwight said the technology has the potential to k...
Aug 06, 2022 DPP Law / CC
A New Orleans nonprofit hopes to keep restaurants fully operational via solar power during hurricane recovery and cool residents. It's called Get Lit and Stay Lit!
A New Orleans non-profit wants to equip restaurants with solar panels so they can remain operational during power losses. Feed Second Line Founder Devin De Wulf said the idea was sparked when the city...
Aug 05, 2022
SafeSchools Louisiana app is active in more than 500 schools, in hopes of preventing on-campus violence
The SafeSchools Louisiana app has been deployed to more than 500 schools across the state. Crimestopper's President Darlene Cusanza said the app gives students and parents a way to anonymously report ...
Aug 05, 2022
First ever School Safety Summit looks at keeping our kids safer in classrooms.
State Education leaders and the Louisiana State Police hosted the state's first-ever School Safety Summit in Baton Rouge Thursday. Education Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says this is an important e...
Aug 05, 2022 photo from USAToday.com
How's Louisiana's oyster industry enduring this National Oyster Day?
It's national oyster day and the Bayou State is very familiar with the well-loved seafood, but the local industry has been in serious recovery mode thanks to the last two hurricane seasons. Oyster Tas...
Aug 05, 2022 Charlotta Wasteson / CC
Governor Edwards to discuss flood control and seek economic development opportunities during trip to the Netherlands and France
Governor John Bel Edwards is off to Europe Friday to swap flood control challenges with the Netherlands. "There problem in Europe is very similar to our problem here in terms of losing land as water l...
Aug 05, 2022 Governor John Bel Edwards gives COVID briefing January 13, 2022.
PSC Commissioner Greene says they are working to lower power bills
High utility bills continue to plague residents and PSC Commissioner Dr. Craig Greene said they are looking at ways to help lower rates. He said the commission wants utility providers to become custom...
Aug 04, 2022 PSC Commissioner, Dr. Craig Greene, District 2
Louisiana OMV urges adults to get their REAL ID in order to fly domestically after May 3, 2023
The days of putting off getting a real ID are ending. If you want to fly domestically or even enter federal buildings, you must have a real ID Louisiana driver's license or ID card, or a current passp...
Aug 04, 2022
U.S. Senate candidate Mixon would like to put Roe vs Wade in federal statue
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Luke Mixon says he remains a pro-life candidate, but if elected as Louisiana's next U-S Senator he would vote to legalize abortions in federal law. Mixon says the abor...
Aug 04, 2022 US Senate candidate Luke Mixon (D)
