Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
US Supreme Court refuses retroactivity for non unanimous verdicts
The US Supreme Court rules that those convicted in the past on non-unanimous jury verdicts will not automatically get a retrial. The decision, Edwards v. Vannoy, states that a prior ruling, Ramos v. L...
May 17, 2021 FaceMePLS / CC
Truck driver shortage causing delay in goods and fuel
The temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline only highlighted the truck driver shortage. Louisiana Motor Transport Association Executive Director Renee Amar said the driver shortage was already an ...
May 17, 2021 Thank You (20,5 millions+) views / CC
Former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer passes away at 77
Former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer has passed away at the age of 77. Roemer was Louisiana's governor from 1988 to 1991. Before that, he served as a U-S Representative for over seven years. His for...
May 17, 2021 IVN News / CC
Federal and state tax deadline June 15th
The deadline to file 2020 federal taxes for the country is today however Louisiana residents still have until June 15th due to the February winter storms. Filing your 2020 taxes presents a few odditie...
May 17, 2021 Mike Lawrence / CC
Poll: Most voters want sports betting revenue dedicated to early childhood education
Monday, the Senate could take up a bill regulating sports betting and a Louisiana Policy Institute for Children survey of 600 voters finds over three-quarters support dedicating revenue from that acti...
May 16, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
Dispute between Garofalo, Black Caucus impacts tax reform efforts
The Legislative Black Caucus is not supporting Republican-backed tax reform bills unless state representative Ray Garofalo is removed as House Education Chair. During a contentious committee debate ab...
May 16, 2021
Deadline for 100th LSP cadet class approaching
The deadline to apply for the 100th Louisiana State Police Cadet Class is approaching. Trooper Monroe Dillon said the historic class will begin in early October, but participants need to apply by May ...
May 15, 2021
Slidell casino vote approved in the House
The House approves legislation that would allow St. Tammany voters the chance to vote on whether or not a waterfront casino should be built just outside Slidell. The bill was brought by Slidell Repres...
May 14, 2021 conorwithonen / CC
Cassidy says CDC too slow to respond with new guidelines
Senator Bill Cassidy said news of the revised CDC guidelines that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear face masks or socially distance is long overdue. Cassidy voiced his frustration pu...
May 14, 2021 Sen. Bill Cassidy-LA (R)
Will new CDC face mask recommendations improve the state vaccination rate?
The CDC said those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, no longer need to wear face masks or social distance for each other. Tulane Epidemiologist Doctor Susan Hassig said the news comes followi...
May 13, 2021 Ivan Radic / CC
