Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
BBB: Tips on holiday returns and exchanges
Christmas is over and gift return season begins. President of Louisiana Better Business Bureau Carmen Million says before you try to return or exchange an unwanted Christmas gift, double check the sto...
Dec 28, 2023
Governor-elect Jeff Landry still has several major positions to fill
Governor-elect Jeff Landry takes office January 8th and has yet to name a Transportation Secretary. Lapolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says it's a coveted position with federal transportation doll...
Dec 28, 2023
22 states increasing the minimum wage in 2024, Louisiana is not one of them
A minimum wage increase in 22 states goes into effect Monday, but Louisiana remains one of over a dozen states that is keeping the federal minimum wage of 7.25 an hour. "The vast majority of the count...
Dec 28, 2023
Law banning gender-affirming medical care for minors goes in effect January 1st
Over a dozen new laws will go into effect on January 1st. One of the more controversial bills going into effect is a bill that bans gender affirming care for trans minors in Louisiana. Governor John B...
Dec 27, 2023 Phil Roeder / CC
LED reports a record-breaking year for economic development in Louisiana
2023 has been a banner year for Louisiana Economic Development. Secretary Don Pierson said more than $25 billion of new investments was announced in the Bayou State this year. "Making it the third yea...
Dec 27, 2023
Multipack Services chooses Caddo Parish for their newest packaging and distribution facility
A leading beverage manufacturing, packaging, and distribution company is investing $10.4 million in a new production facility in Caddo Parish. Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development Don Pierson s...
Dec 26, 2023
Reuse and recycle your Christmas waste
If you're spending the day cleaning up after opening presents, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has a few tips. LDEQ spokesperson Greg Langley reminds you to recycle packing materials...
Dec 25, 2023 Nat Johnson / CC
LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock departs for Notre Dame
The mastermind behind LSU's record-breaking offense in 2023, Mike Denbrock, is returning to South Bend, Indiana, to be the next offensive coordinator for Notre Dame. It's a big loss for the Tigers as ...
Dec 22, 2023
Rethink the gift of a puppy or kitten for Christmas...
Before you give someone a pet for Christmas, animal advocates urge you to make sure the recipient is agreeable and understands the commitment. Jeff Dorson with the Louisiana Humane Society said in a f...
Dec 22, 2023 Jakob Owens / Unsplash
Children's Hospital New Orleans raffle off 28 Taylor Swift suite tickets to fund new pediatric stem cell unit
Taylor Swift fans who were waitlisted have another chance to score a golden ticket to the upcoming Eras Tour performance. Children's Hospital New Orleans is raffling tickets to help fund a new Pediatr...
Dec 22, 2023
