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State Retirees To Get Retirement Pay Increase Under Bill Heading To La. Gov. Jindal's Desk

Brandon Comeaux — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:00:34 +0000

A bill that seeks to offset living expenses faced by state retirees has received final passage from the La. House.

Lafayette Needs Your Input

Debbie Ray — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:06:47 +0000

Several volunteer boards and commissions will will have openings very soon.

Unique Opportunity for Teens to be Involved in the Louisiana Government

Debbie Ray — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:21:07 +0000

The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) is now accepting applications for membership from high school students who have an interest in representing the voices of other young people around the state. LYAC is a yearly-appointed body composed entirely of students that addresses issues affecting the youth of Louisiana. LYAC’s purpose is to facilitate the [...]

Melissa Harris – Perry From MSNBC Tells Jindal "You Don't Give A Damn" [VIDEO]

CJ — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:08:18 +0000

Melissa Harris – Perry is host of MSNBC’s ‘Melissa Harris-Perry.’ The show airs on Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM to noon ET. In a news video that’s gone viral, she let’s Bobby Jindal, governor of Louisiana, have it…and have it bad. Jindal has come under attack in his tenure as governor of Louisiana for using [...]

Giffords' Attacker Gets Life in Prison Without Parole

Steve Wiley — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:15:10 +0000

Jared Loughner, the man who severely wounded U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D.-Ariz.). during a shooting spree that killed six people and wounded 13 in January 2011, received a life sentence without parole today in a Tuscon, Arizona federal court.

Pay 1 Dollar, Get 10 Back From The US Government

CJ — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:47:58 +0000

Only in the United States can a person pay 1 dollar into the system and get 10 back from our government. And guess where the money comes from…YOU! Being poor in the US is big business these days. A whooping 47% of Americans are now dependent on federal help in some way. This video from [...]

Should Louisiana Fine For Tall Grass?

CJ — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 16:43:19 +0000

Should the state of Louisiana fine for tall grass? Well the state would have to give itself a ticket first! I have always been taught ‘image is everything’ and as I drive around this state, I think to myself how the ‘image’ is tarnished by state government’s neglect in maintaining highways and the medians, ditches, [...]

Your Input is Needed for the Lafayette Comprehensive Plan

Debbie Ray — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:42:35 +0000

Want to tell Lafayette officials what you think should be done with jogging trails, red light cameras, fiber to the home, garbage collection, bike lanes, dog parks or Johnston Street? The Lafayette Consolidated Government Comprehensive Plan Community Forums are where you need to be! The Lafayette Comprehensive Plan will include transportation, public services, economic development, parks and [...]