Category Archives: Politics & Government
Legislation allowing co-ops to build broadband awaits Gov's signature
Legislation is awaiting the Governor's signature that would allow electric co-ops to create their own hi-speed internet networks in rural areas that lack broadband access. Franklinton Senator Beth Miz...
Jul 06, 2020
State Farm decreases auto insurance rates, competitors expected to follow according to Insurance Commissioner
State Farm auto insurance policyholders can expect nearly a 10% decrease in their rates. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the drop is not linked to recent tort reform. "This is a national rate ...
Jul 06, 2020 State Farm / CC
Parish governments look to the feds for a funding lifeline
Parish level leaders are calling for more federal funding as the National Association of Counties estimates budget losses due to COVID-19 are roughly $144 billion. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Mi...
Jul 06, 2020 sergio santos / CC
LSU athletics, Baton Rouge budgets would take big hit if football was canceled
An LSU economist warns holding fan-less LSU Football games would hammer the Baton Rouge and LSU athletics budget. Dr. Loren Scott says fans spent 58.6 million in new sales on LSU game days last year. ...
Jul 06, 2020
AARP feels not enough is being done in nursing homes to protect residents from viral spread
The AARP indicates the state is not doing a good enough job with the basic COVID-19 precautions needed to stem the loss of life and protect residents and staff in nursing homes and assisted living fac...
Jul 06, 2020
Bogalusa Rep. says raising the minimum wage would lower auto insurance rates
An estimated 13% of Louisiana motorists are uninsured, and a Bogalusa Representative says increasing the minimum wage would lower that number. The business lobby has never been a fan of raising the mi...
Jul 05, 2020 Bogalusa Rep. Malina White
Edwards asks state not to repeat the mistakes of Memorial Day on the 4th of July
Governor Edwards says our current escalation in COVID cases began almost exactly two weeks after Memorial Day and he wants residents to avoid a repeat for the 4th of July. Edwards says the additional,...
Jul 03, 2020
State Fire Marshal encourages fireworks safety
Usually, the State Fire Marshal would encourage families to choose public fireworks displays versus creating their own, but most are canceled to discourage large gatherings due to COVID-19. SFM Spokes...
Jul 03, 2020 bayasaa / CC
Lawmakers reflect on the highlights of the special session
Looking back on the special session, House Republican Caucus Chairman Blake Miguez feels there are plenty of accomplishments to be proud of. Miguez says most notably would be the use of CARES Act fund...
Jul 02, 2020 Stuart Seeger / CC
Governor Edwards continues push for more mask usage, but no plans for a statewide mandate
Governor Edwards continues to stress the importance of wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While some parishes have put a mask mandate into place while in public, Edwards says he currentl...
Jul 02, 2020 Olgierd Rudak / CC
