On Friday, FEMA reversed an earlier decision that had placed the National Flood Insurance Program effectively on “pause,” during the shutdown. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) notified its insurers […]
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Mayor Cantrell Announces New Orleans New Years’ Eve Plans to Bring Fireworks Throughout the City
December 27, 2018On Thursday, Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced expansive plans to celebrate fireworks across the city for New Year’s Eve 2018 and beyond.
Shutdown Could Leave New Moms and Native Americans without Food Benefits
December 26, 2018New moms across the country may lose benefits they receive through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Government Shutdown Puts New Orleans Domestic Violence Victims at Risk
December 22, 2018The government shutdown may have very real consequences for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in New Orleans. With all of the focus on the shutdown, the Violence Against […]
Trump Warns Shutdown Could Last “Months or Years” if Senate Doesn’t Pass Funding for Wall
December 21, 2018President Trump warned on Friday morning that there now is a “very good” chance of a partial government shutdown.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg Undergoes Cancer Surgery
December 21, 2018According to a statement released on Friday from the Supreme Court, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had two cancerous nodules removed from her left lung on Friday in a procedure known as […]
Secretary of Defense James Mattis Retiring in February
December 20, 2018President Trump announced on Twitter Thursday afternoon that his Secretary of Defense, General James Mattis will be leaving the White House at the end of February. “General Jim Mattis will […]
Gov. Edwards Moves to Protect Healthcare Access for All Louisianans
December 20, 2018Governor John Bel Edwards called the lawsuit and Landry’s participation in it, “short-sighted,” noting that he intends to, “vigorously pursue legislation to protect individuals with pre-existing conditions from losing their health insurance.”
DDD, AOT, and All of Us
December 20, 2018Even worse than the stigmas around mental health is the willful neglect of state and local governments in doing anything about treating and handling its most vulnerable population.
The NRA Reports $55 Million Loss in Revenue
December 19, 2018The National Rifle Association (NRA) reported a $55 million drop in revenue in 2017, according to tax records.
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