Author Archives: Jeff Palermo

Beginning fall of 2022 children who are five years old will be required to attend kindergarten in Louisiana. Baton Rouge Senator and Senate Education Chairman Cleo Fields who authored the legislation ...

Today former governor, Congressmen and presidential candidate Boddy Jindal turns 50. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat said the once superstar politician has faded from the limelight ever since his tw...

It's the final day of the legislative session and state lawmakers are expected to pass a tax reform package that will result in lower individual income tax rates, but eliminate the ability to deduct f...

Attorney General Jeff Landry's lawsuit against President Biden and other government officials will be heard at the Federal courthouse in Lafayette today. Landry said the Biden administration cannot le...

Parents in Louisiana can enroll their children in free 20-day-long virtual math courses that apply as credit toward their high school transcripts. Senior VP at K-12 Stride Darren Reed said two out of ...

Legislation requiring the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to review local, state, and federal elections has received final legislative passage. Evangeline Parish Senator Heather Cloud said her legislati...

Intermittent fasting has become a popular diet, but is it for everyone, and is it sustainable? LSU nutritionist Elizabeth Gollub said the diet, which allows for 500 calories or fewer to be consumed on...

A bill to raise the age to vape, smoke, or use any tobacco or nicotine product in Louisiana from 18 to 21 won final passage Tuesday. Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living Associate Director Shawn...

A bill to increase hunting and fishing license fees in the state is on its way to the Governor's desk. Undersecretary at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Bryan McClinton said while l...

A bill to allow social media users in the state to sue platforms like Twitter and Facebook if they are blocked for political or religious speech is dead for this legislative session after the proposal...