Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Senator Cassidy sworn in for a second six-year term
The state's senior Senator, Republican Bill Cassidy, was sworn in for a second six-year term Sunday. Cassidy cruised to reelection with 59 percent of the vote on the November ballot. UL Lafayette Poli...
Jan 04, 2021
5th District special election to be held in March
A special election will be held in March to fill the now vacant 5th Congressional District seat left open after the passing of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow from COVID last week. ULM Political Science...
Jan 04, 2021
More eligible to be vaccinated in Louisiana
Beginning today more people are eligible to be vaccinated for COVID in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards made the announcement last week and over the weekend many people visited pharmacies ahead of...
Jan 04, 2021 NIAID / CC
DCFS issued $674 million in food stamps in 2020 with pandemic and hurricanes
2020 was an unprecedented year for the Department of Children and Family Services in Louisiana as more than $674 million was distributed in emergency food stamps. Deputy Assistant Secretary Jean Guint...
Jan 02, 2021
Lawsuit reform aimed at lowering auto insurance rates takes effect
A new law that supporters say will lower auto insurance rates went into effect with the start of the new year. The tort reform legislation was approved during the June special session. Louisiana Assoc...
Jan 02, 2021
The state's public health expert encouraged by COVID vaccine rollout
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is going slower than many expected. The state's top public health expert says Louisiana will have received more than 210-thousand vaccine doses by Saturday. Over 45,000 do...
Jan 01, 2021
Mayor Hunter on recovery of Lake Charles
The City of Lake Charles took a beating not once but twice with hurricanes in 2020, Laura was first responsible for widespread destruction and then Delta just added insult to injury. Mayor Nic Hunter ...
Jan 01, 2021 Nic Hunter, Mayor of Lake Charles
Sugar Bowl will be played, but only 3,000 fans and no parade
The 87th annual Sugar Bowl is Friday night in New Orleans and it's a much different event this year due to the pandemic. Ohio State and Clemson will play in the national semifinal game and Sugar Bowl ...
Dec 31, 2020
Casino industry continues stays cold in 2020
The Louisiana casino industry had a difficult 2020 with forced closures for almost two months, reduced capacity and one casino shut its doors for good. Louisiana Casino Association Executive Director ...
Dec 31, 2020 Nick Amoscato / CC
LA residents 70+, additional healthcare workers eligible for vaccine starting Monday
Starting Monday, a very limited supply of vaccine doses will be available for Louisiana residents 70 years and older and additional healthcare workers. Governor John Bel Edwards said this new "Group 1...
Dec 31, 2020 Picture courtesy of Ochsner.
