America’s Version of ‘One Flew Over “the Cuckoo’s Nest’

Sometimes, as someone once said, “Truth is stranger than fiction.”Such is certainly the case these days in these former “United States of America:” for we are anything but united.

LDI partners with NICB and 4WARN to third-party litigation tactics

LDI Partners with NICB and 4WARN to Combat Third-Party Litigation Funding Marketing Tactics The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) has partnered with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and digital intelligence company 4WARN to warn consumers about digital tactics used by opportunists...

Time to Hunt and Eat Alligators

Big news from the Louisiana Legislature. A new law has been passed that will allow a season for the recreational hunting of alligators.In the past, you could only get a commercial license. But now, all you hunters can go after a gator just for the fun of it. Now don’t dismiss the opportunity.

State representative says his goal is simple---affordability

State Rep. Alonzo Knox has introduced a package of legislation ahead of Louisiana’s Legislative Session beginning March 9, focused on providing practical financial relief to working families, seniors, and young single residents facing rising everyday costs.Rep.

Kennedy says medical bills gutting Americans ‘like a fish’

this week today introduced the Protecting Americans from Treatment- related Credit Harm (PATCH) Act, a bill that would prevent credit reporting agencies from including medical debt on consumer credit reports.“Fair-minded Americans know medical debt is different from a mortgage or a car loan.

III NORTHWESTERN STATE

Freshman ConnectionI had the pleasure of joining our faculty and staff this past week to welcome new students and families during the first of seven Freshman Connection sessions. It was inspiring to witness the energy and excitement of our newest Demons as they began their journey at Northwestern.

“Were They In Vain?”

Memorial DayWe just observed it this past Monday— even though it originally was always the last Monday in May. The first national observance of it occurred on May 30, 1868: and was known as “Decoration Day” after John A.

Ask Rusty:

Help! SSA Says I’m Not Eligible for BenefitsDear Rusty: Help!! The Social Security Administration says I didn’t pay enough into my Social Security account, despite being a business owner and paying taxes. What can I do?

Legislation will help landowners timber losses after disasters

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced legislation to help America’s landowners recover from the loss of timber after natural disasters.

Don’t be civil in politics

Here’s what we learned from the first U.S. Senate primary last week where incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy was defeated. If you want to be successful, continually attack your opponent. Make no effort to be at all positive.