The Louisiana Department of Justice is disputing an audit by Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack that found the DOJ didn’t ensure proceeds to the Legal Support Fund were classified in a timely manner within the state’s accounting records.
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Local Favorites Offering Special Menus This Month
September 5, 2023Believe it or not, we are slowly but surely easing into fall. Now that the temperature is starting to drop (well, at least we are past the 100-degree days and […]
Entergy Continues to Fight Against Customer Refunds in Spite of FERC Ruling
August 30, 2023Entergy continues to fight against sending out millions in customer refunds, in spite of a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ruling confirming that company owes $550 million to customers in Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Orleans.
A Little House With Big Heart, the Little House Serves Wine and Good Times in Algiers Point
August 29, 2023A few weeks ago, after attending an event at the Cita Dennis Hubbell Library in Algiers Point, I heard some locals talking about a cool new bar worth checking out. […]
UPDATE: Mandatory Evacuation Lifted in Chemical Release and Fire Reported at Garyville Petroleum Refinery
August 25, 2023Emergency responders are on the scene of a large fire and chemical release at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in St. John the Baptist Parish. According to parish officials, there was a release of naptha, a flammable liquid hydrocarbon found in crude oil. The fire started in a storage tank at the refinery, and so far is contained to refinery grounds.
Building a Stronger Workforce: Women’s Equality Day
August 23, 2023Celebrated each year on August 26th, Women’s Equality Day marks the anniversary of the 1920 ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. Notably, the majority […]
Last One Out, Turn Off the Lights… a Bittersweet Goodbye to a State That Is Pushing Us Out
August 23, 2023“No seriously. All the businesses downtown close early on Friday and it’s a huge party! Let’s go to Downtown Alive!” I was blown away hearing how much fun people had […]
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy Says Trump Should Give Up Presidential Run
August 22, 2023Just days before the first Republican presidential debate, GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy says the current frontrunner, former President Donald J. Trump should drop out of the race.
Moving from Environmental Justice Commitments to Outcomes
August 21, 2023It’s no secret that pollution from the petrochemical industry is accelerating rates of cancer, respiratory disease, and other serious illness in Louisiana communities. For too long, laws meant to protect […]
Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis Continues
August 17, 2023According to a recent report, 63% of Louisiana homeowner’s insurance policyholders saw an increase in their policy premium over the past year. For those with flood insurance, 54% saw an increase in their cost of coverage. Now, auto insurance rates are also going up.
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