Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Local distillers may reap benefits of Russian vodka boycotts
As the backlash against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine continues, there have been calls for boycotts of Russian products, including vodka. Michael Fruge, founder, and owner of Acadiana ...
Mar 02, 2022
State lawmaker wants to change the term-limit law for legislators, by giving lawmakers an additional term
A state lawmaker wants to change the term limit law, giving legislators the ability to serve four terms in one House, instead of the current three. Lafayette Representative Stuart Bishop says too much...
Mar 02, 2022
Louisiana Economic Activity Forecast: State will not reach pre-COVID job numbers until 2023
The latest Louisiana Economic Activity Forecast indicates recovery of Louisiana jobs in the wake of the pandemic will be a slow process. University of Louisiana at Lafayette economics professor Gary W...
Mar 02, 2022 Mike Cohen / CC
Seafood in good supply as the Lenten season begins
The Lenten season starts today. Fish on Fridays is a decades-old tradition. Harlon Pearce, Chairman of the Gulf Seafood Institute, says there should be no shortage of options for seafood lovers, espec...
Mar 02, 2022 The demand for seafood in Louisiana is expected to increase as Lent gets into full swing (Photo by Paco Jimenez).
National Economic Council Deputy Director says Biden wants domestic energy production to increase; point to 9K drilling leases unused
In his State of the Union Address, President Biden highlighted accomplishments from his first year in office and also laid out future initiatives to help ease inflation. In an exclusive interview with...
Mar 02, 2022 Bharat Ramamurti, Deputy Director National Economic Council
Cassidy says Biden not doing enough to ease inflation or allow US to create more energy
As President Biden preps for his State of the Union Address, US Senator Bill Cassidy said he believes it will be clear in tonight's speech, that the Biden Administration is not alleviating the pains i...
Mar 01, 2022 Senator Bill Cassidy (R) - Louisiana
UL system president Dr. Jim Henderson reacts to Briles resignation
Less than a week after it was announced that Art Briles would be Hue Jackson's offensive coordinator at Grambling, Briles decided to step down, resigning from the staff on Monday. The hiring was met w...
Mar 01, 2022
Six months after Hurricane Ida settling insurance claims is a big issue
Today marks six months since Hurricane Ida tore its path through southeast Louisiana. Terrebonne Parish saw catastrophic damage, as utilities were knocked offline and roads were covered with debris. B...
Mar 01, 2022
Art Briles steps down as offensive coordinator at Grambling State
Former disgraced Baylor football coach Art Briles has stepped down as offensive coordinator at Grambling State saying he did not want to be a distraction. The decision to hire Briles was controversial...
Mar 01, 2022
President Biden's State of the Union address tonight. What may he say about Russia, inflation, the border and more...?
Tonight President Joe Biden will address the U.S. and the world in his State of the Union speech. What may the President tell us, after what has been a fairly bad first year in office? U.L.-Monroe pol...
Mar 01, 2022
