Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Equal pay bill to be debated this year
Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton has a bill that would enforce pay equality between men and women in Louisiana's private sector. Currently only public sector employers must pay women the same ...
Apr 04, 2019 SONY DSC
Many Louisiana residents wrong in how much they think they pay in taxes
The latest report from the Louisiana Survey shows many residents are wrong when it comes to how much they pay in taxes. Director of LSU's Public Policy Research Lab, Dr. Mike Henderson, said 46% of th...
Apr 04, 2019
Cajun Navy Relief to hold Search and Rescue Games
For those that have the desire to help others following natural disasters, Cajun Navy Relief will host the second annual Search and Rescue Games Saturday in Westlake. The event will feature hands-on t...
Apr 04, 2019
Grocery delivery and pickup gaining steam in Louisiana
A report shows one in five Louisiana shoppers have either had their groceries delivered or did curb side pickup through online ordering with a local grocery store. Offers.com editor Kristen McGrath sa...
Apr 04, 2019 Mike Mozart / CC
State Treasurer says Louisiana is on path to financial disaster
State Treasurer John Schroder is criticizing Governor John Bel Edwards for growing government at a faster pace than revenues coming in. Schorder says Louisiana is on course for financial disaster. he ...
Apr 03, 2019 John Schroder
LDH: 30K removed from Medicaid rolls because they do not meet eligibility requirements
The Louisiana Department of Health announces 30,000 individuals have been removed from the Medicaid program, because they make too much money. LDH spokesperson Robert Johannessen says the people that ...
Apr 03, 2019
Investigators looking into three church fires across state
The State Fire Marshal and ATF are investigating three church fires in the span of a week, two in St. Landry Parish, the other in Vivian in north Louisiana. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue said the first...
Apr 03, 2019 Joe King / CC
Infrastructure advocate speaks out against toll roads
The Louisiana Good Roads Association is asking the state to steer clear of toll roads as the legislature considers how to raise more funds to build a series of much needed bridges. President Kenneth P...
Apr 03, 2019 vxla / CC
Heartbeat abortion ban introduced for upcoming session
State Senator John Milkovich has pre-filed a bill to ban abortions in Louisiana if the heartbeat of a fetus is detectable. The Shreveport Democrat says if this bill passes, it would mean most women fi...
Apr 03, 2019
LSU Poll: More residents believe the state is heading in the right direction
Researchers from LSU's Manship School of Mass Communication release their findings from the 2019 Louisiana Survey. Director of the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs Dr. Jenee Slocum said th...
Apr 02, 2019
