Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Marijuana decriminalization headed to Senate floor
Senate Judiciary C advances house-backed legislation that would decriminalize possession of u to 14 grams of marijuana. Shreveport Representative Cedric Glover said under his bill those found with jus...
May 25, 2021 Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
Teacher pay raises on track for $800, support staff $400
The budgeted amount for K-12 teacher pay raises in Louisiana appears to be on track for $800 and not $1000 as previously discussed by lawmakers. Louisiana Federation of Teachers Legislative Director C...
May 25, 2021
Senate committee approves 180 million dollar film tax credit has been extended for three years
Legislation that extends the state's 180-million dollar film tax credit program for another three years through 2028 is moving closer to final passage. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt explained to the H...
May 25, 2021 Studio Sarah Lou / CC
Funeral service to be held today for former Louisiana Governor Roemer
The first of two funeral services will be held today for former Louisiana Governor Gov. Buddy Roemer. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat recalls the political life of the former four-term congressman a...
May 25, 2021 Derek Bridges / CC
State reports lowest number of COVID hospitalizations since pandemic began
The state marks a milestone as the health department reported the lowest number of Louisianans hospitalized with COVID since March 2020. On Monday 271 were in the hospital with COVID and State Health ...
May 24, 2021 EpicTop10.com / CC
Senate committee to hear House-approve marijuana decriminalization bill
UPDATE: The bill passed and is headed to the Senate floor. A Senate judiciary committee will hear House-approved legislation Tuesday that would decriminalize possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana....
May 24, 2021 Torben Hansen / CC
Mandatory kindergarten bill heads to House floor
House Appropriations advances Senate-approved legislation mandating children who turn five years old on or before September 30th attend Kindergarten. The vote was 19-1 with Bossier City Representative...
May 24, 2021 Johannes Thiel / CC
Health officials see a return of another respiratory virus as COVID mitigation practices relax
COVID-19 mitigation practices incorporated over the last year like masking, social distancing, and frequent hand washing also had decreased other transmissible illnesses like the flu. However, LSU Hea...
May 24, 2021
Insurance complaint process results in 41 million recovered related to 2020 hurricane claims
41 million dollars was recovered by the Louisiana Department of Insurance related to 1,500 complaints filed against insurers for issues stemming from last year's three hurricanes. Insurance Commission...
May 24, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
Louisiana Workforce Commission host virtual job fair for "Workforce Week"
The Louisiana Workforce Commission is hosting a virtual job fair every day this week as part of "Workforce Week." LWC spokesperson Marina Clay said more than 100 employers will offer thousands of imme...
May 23, 2021
