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The insurance crisis is impacting the housing market in Louisiana. That raises bigger worries.
A spiraling insurance crisis has hammered Louisianans with high premiums, less coverage and fewer options, heaping intense financial pressure on residents who are already facing rising costs elsewhere. Now, the housing market in the New Orleans area is sending distress signals, raising the prospect that the crisis could inflict broader...
Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit
“Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. If the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was a boxer, you’d bet on the other […] The post Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Local law enforcement worked extra hard over this record-breaking Fourth of July
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - According to AAA, 71 million people were expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend. This is a record-breaking number, and officials say this could be the new trend for other major holidays. This is something they say you should be prepared for. “The summer...
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
'You can save a life': Louisiana firefighters teach children lifesaving skills
Before 2019, the St. George Fire Department frequently sent firefighters to out-of-state conferences for specialized training and updated basic training. When they returned, the firefighters began to think about smaller stations that couldn't afford to send officers to faraway training. The solution? Offer programs locally. The Louisiana Firefighters Foundation was...
Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Moncus Park, 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, is a supporter-funded nonprofit dedicated...
Busy or not, all Louisiana judges will get a pay hike — maybe permanently
You can’t help but marvel at the political power Louisiana judges wield when you consider their latest pay increase. They’ll get that money up front in one lump sum rather than after their work is done. This means judges could accept the bonus — ranging from $14,000 for district court judges to $17,000 for appellate […] The post Busy or not, all Louisiana judges will get a pay hike — maybe permanently appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
A Minnesota teenager is knocking on doors in northwest Louisiana
A teenage boy from Minnesota might be knocking on your door soon, but don’t worry, he’s just there to offer you some education. Joe Healy, also known as "The Education Man," is a recent high school graduate, who, along with his older brother, has been placed with a host family in Bossier City and he’s driving around surrounding areas in his gold Buick La Sabre to sell educational books by Southwestern Advantage.
Louisiana GOP officials criticize New Orleans’ stance on open carry law
(The Center Square) – The New Orleans Police Department designated its district station in the French Quarter as a school this week to work around the state’s open-carry law with a gun-free zone and state officials are blasting the move. The new law, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry...
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