Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Governor Edwards to make another attempt in 2019 to raise the minimum wage
Twenty states have minimum wage increases taking effect today, while the minimum wage in Louisiana remains set by the federal government, $7.25 an hour and it's been that way since 2009. Governor John...
Jan 01, 2019
South Louisiana lawmaker plans to file legislation to protect key provisions of Obamacare
A state representative plans to bring legislation in the upcoming session that would lock in health care protections for Louisianans with pre-existing conditions and allow dependents to stay on their ...
Jan 01, 2019
Oyster population of Gulf Coast still struggling
A new report indicates the oyster population continues to struggle along the Gulf Coast. Coastal and marine conservation director at the Nature Conservatory Seth Blitch said the industry connected wit...
Dec 31, 2018 steve freeman / CC
A look at the biggest stories of 2018
Today is the final day of 2018, so let's look at the biggest stories in Louisiana. The first half of the year was all budget talk as the state began January facing another massive budget shortfall. It...
Dec 31, 2018
Only one death sentence in Louisiana this year.
Only one person in Louisiana was sentenced to death this year, David Brown of Lafourche Parish, who was convinced of sexually assaulting, then murdering a mother and her two daughters, and setting the...
Dec 31, 2018
Coach O gives his final thoughts on the Fiesta Bowl
After weeks of preparation, LSU and UCF will finally play each other Tuesday in the Fiesta Bowl. The Knights bring a 25-game winning streak into the contest and an offense that averages 44 points a ga...
Dec 31, 2018
Harahan Police offer to test meth for the Zika Virus
The Harahan Police Department's recent offer to screen methamphetamine for the Zika virus has captured the attention of social media and news outlets across the globe. In a Facebook post, the departme...
Dec 31, 2018 Katja Schulz / CC
Nursing home camera law about to go into effect
It's almost the new year, which means new laws are about to go into effect, including one that allows you to set up a camera to monitor your elderly loved ones in their nursing home room. River Ridge ...
Dec 31, 2018 River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot
State Fire Marshal's office shuts down several retail stands due to illegal fireworks sales
The state fire marshal's office says before you slap down the cash for fireworks to ignite on New Year's Eve, make sure the retailer is licensed. "That is something they should have on record there at...
Dec 31, 2018
Sean Payton not happy with team's effort in regular season finale loss to Carolina
With no Drew Brees, the Saints stumbled in the regular season finale, falling to the Carolina Panthers 33-14. The loss doesn't hurt the Black and Gold as they already have the number one seed in the N...
Dec 31, 2018
