Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Lottery contributions to state treasury see downturn due to lack of big jackpots from multi-state games
The Louisiana Lottery sees a slump in its contributions to the state treasury for the time spanning from the beginning of July through the end of December 2019. Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says du...
Feb 20, 2020
Cassidy officially announces run for second term
Senator Bill Cassidy officially kicks off his run for a second term in Washington DC. Among the issues Cassidy says will be a priority in his time in office is facing the challenges presented from dis...
Feb 20, 2020 Hudson Institute / CC
LDEQ adds first electric car
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality adds the first all-electric car to it's vehicle fleet. DEQ's first Electric Vehicle, or EV, is a Chevrolet Bolt. LDEQ Spokesperson Gregory Langley say...
Feb 19, 2020
Edwards confident teachers will receive pay raise this session
Governor Edwards addressed the controversy over his decision not to include a specific teacher pay raise in his budget, saying he is confident there will ultimately be a raise in this year's legislati...
Feb 19, 2020
Ask the Governor, February 19th, 2020
You can catch the February 19th, 2020 episode of Ask the Governor here.
Feb 19, 2020
Crisis Text Line sees over 22,000 users in Louisiana
The Crisis Text Line report on the State of Mental Health in America shows over 22,000 texters in Louisiana have reached out for help since launching in August 2013. Crisis Text Line spokesperson Ashl...
Feb 19, 2020 Jhaymesisviphotography / CC
NFIB LA members state labor as their top concern
A National Federation of Independent Business poll of Louisiana members shows the top issue facing small businesses in the state is the "quality of labor." Workforce concerns were at the top of the li...
Feb 18, 2020
FBI app helps parents with missing kids during Mardi Gras
If you're taking your kids with you to Mardi Gras this year download the FBI Child ID app before you leave in the unfortunate event you and your kid are separated. The app gets you to build a profile ...
Feb 18, 2020 J / CC
President Trump pardons former 49ers owner Eddie Debartolo in gambling fraud case involving former Governor Edwin Edwards
President Trump has pardoned former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Junior who in 1998 pleaded guilty to failing to report a felony when he paid 400-thousand dollars to former Louisiana Gove...
Feb 18, 2020 Matt Johnson / CC
Shreveport Police make arrests in Sunday night shooting death
Shreveport Police charge 37-year-old Gregory Jones for the Sunday night shooting death of his girlfriend 43-year-old Tasha Mayberry. Shreveport Police Corporal Angie Willhite says officers were respon...
Feb 18, 2020
