Louisiana, New Orleans prepares; Harvey Tropical Storm upgrade expected
Written by Bayoubuzz Staff
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is bracing for Tropical Depression Harvey, which is expected to become a Tropical Storm. On Thursday, Governor Edwards will meet with the Unified Command Group (UCG) to receive updates on Tropical Depression Harvey at the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP). Following the meeting, Gov. Edwards will host a press conference to discuss the latest information on the storm
Pinsonat says La. Treasurer powerful, so why expected poor turnout?
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
Louisiana politics, Louisiana legislative branch
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a Louisiana Treasurer’s election coming up to replace John Kennedy, now the US Senator.
Yawn.
Louisiana Treasurer Poll: Derick Edwards and Angele Davis with big leads
Written by Bayoubuzz Staff
According to John Couvillion of JMC Analytics and Polling, the Louisiana Treasurer's race is currently a two candidates contest.
Democrat Derrick Edwards is leading the pack with Republican Angele Davis in second, behind by 11 points but significantly ahead of her fellow Republican competitors.
JMC Analytics was commissioned to conduct the poll.
Replace Confederate Statues with "I'm a Slave 4 U", Britney Spears
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
What to do with those Confederate statues that once populated the parks, green spaces and circles in New Orleans, and soon-to-be-elsewhere Louisiana and Red State USA?
It's clear that political correctness is winning and those longing for the memories where men were men and slaves were, well...
So, he are some of the options:
Statues of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu who almost single-handedly has ripped down the long-standing monuments of Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and P.T. Beauregard and who is getting other Mayor's across the nation to follow suit?
Louisiana Congressman supports Trump’s Afghanistan policy
Written by Bayoubuzz Staff
So far, the Congressional delegation’s comments about President Trump’s Afghanistan speech has been somewhat muted, although a North Louisiana Congressman freshman has issued a statement in support.
Louisiana Governor Edwards fiscal strategy for Correctons might pen him in
Written by Jeffrey Sadow
A couple of canaries in a coal mine may send mixed messages to Louisiana concerning its fiscal situation, making Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards both a winner and loser.
Post Charlottesville interest in history of Louisiana KKK
Written by Jim Brown
Focus is back on the Ku Klux Klan following the tragic violence in Charlottesville last week. The Southern Poverty Law Center released data alleging that the Klan is still active in Louisiana, particularly in the central and northwest part of the state.
A monumental decision about some Louisiana Confederate statues
Written by Lou Gehrig Burnett
by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
After nine months of being tasked by the Caddo Commission to come up with a recommendation concerning the Confederate Monument on the Courthouse grounds, the Citizens Advisory Committee has finally delivered.
The recommendation came after hours of listening to comments from citizens at public meetings and two failed attempts of reaching a decision because of absent members.
Pinsonat says race for Louisiana Treasurer will be sprint
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
Louisiana is in the middle of a "hot" election season. On the local level, there are number of seats available, particularly in New Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. Statewide, there is only one major election, that for Louisiana Treasurer due to a vacancy.
Louisiana, tops list of auto insurance costs: Blame greedy attorneys
Written by Jim Brown
Year after year, Louisiana sits at the top of the list for the most expensive state in the nation for auto insurance. Insure.com just released a new study showing the Bayou State in a neck and neck race with Michigan to maintain it’s honor for average costs that tops $2000 a year.
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Louisiana competes with Michigan for average costs for auto insurance
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Louisiana one of the highest uninsured states for drivers
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Ocshner completes River Parish relocation facility in ever-growing Louisiana med footprint
Written by Bayoubuzz Staff
If you haven’t noticed lately, Ochsner’s name and signs have become a common symbol, with its medical footprint now throughout South Louisiana, from St. Bernard Parish to Lafayette to Baton Rouge.
The medical institution that was once a Jefferson Parish-only facility has grown, yet again, with the completion a relocation of services in the River Parishes, as follows in this press statement..
Louisiana dead last in healthcare rank claims Wallethub
Written by Bayoubuzz Staff
Based upon findings from WalletHub, Louisiana's healthcare delivery might be approrpiately be considered needing intensive care.Specifically, WalletHub claims it is in last place in the nation. in fact, WalletHub's findings indicates that since 2016, it has dropped from next to last place, to dead last.
Louisiana dead last in healthcare rank claims Wallethub
The hatching of Lamar White Jr.'s new Bayou Brief Louisiana-focused website
Written by Stephen Sabludowsky
A new Louisiana-based website, sporting a Pelican as the logo, was hatched this June and already it has received very respectable traffic to date. Based upon the work of its founder and contributions from its contributors, the site has great promise.
Dead Pelican
