Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Governor Edwards signs 700-million dollar transportation funding bill
Governor John Bel Edwards signed a bill Friday morning that gives the state an addiational 700-million dollars to spend on specific transportation projects. The money comes from the BP oil spill settl...
Jun 28, 2019
Seafood industry faces another hurdle as the question of safety of consumption looms
It's been a tough year for the Louisiana seafood industry and an algae bloom in Lake Pontchartrain is the latest hurdle for fishermen. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says many of those looking to get Lo...
Jun 28, 2019 VV Nincic / CC
Abraham dragged for missing Congressional votes
Congressman Ralph Abraham, the top polling Republican in the governor's race, is taking some heat after a report shows he's missed 39 percent of US House votes since November. LSU Political Science Pr...
Jun 28, 2019
Journey to the Moon in 2024 begins in New Orleans
NASA aims to put boots on the moon in 2024 and the latest glimpse of the rocket core stage for the Artemis moon mission is being unveiled today at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. Fa...
Jun 28, 2019 NASA Remix Man / CC
New child passenger safety laws to take effect
New child passenger safety laws go into effect in Louisiana August 1st, when kids under 13 must ride in the back seat and more child safety seat and restraint laws will be enforced. Louisiana Highway ...
Jun 28, 2019 W.K Photography / CC
Graves: Supreme Court census decision could impact Louisiana
The US Supreme Court has rejected a Trump Administration bid to include a question about citizenship status on the 2020 census. Congressman Garret Graves says the decision could result in further redu...
Jun 27, 2019 (R) Congressman Garret Graves - District 6
State Police arrest 3 Rapides Parish Sheriff's deputies
State Police announce the arrest of three Rapides Parish Sheriff's deputies who allegedly were paid for hours they didn't work during the Safe and Sober campaign. Trooper Scott Moreau says the arrests...
Jun 27, 2019 Scott Davidson / CC
Second night of Dem debates kicks off at 8pm
The top two polling candidates in the Democratic Presidential Primary will square off tonight in a debate along with eight other hopefuls. Former Vice President Joe Biden sits at the top of the polls ...
Jun 27, 2019
East Baton Rouge overnight shooting leaves 3 dead
Three people are dead following a shooting at an East Baton Rouge home just after midnight. The victims were identified as 35-year-old Christa Sudduth, her current boyfriend 32-year-old Ivy Frank, and...
Jun 27, 2019 DPP Law / CC
Governor Edwards hangs out with LSU football players and Drew Brees as his re-election campaign ramps up
Governor John Bel Edwards had dinner on Tuesday at the mansion with members of the LSU Football freshmen class and now there's word the state's top elected official shot a P-S-A with Saints quarterbac...
Jun 27, 2019
