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Raccoons and Louisiana Politics

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy has stirred up a hornet’s nest back in the Bayou State over his Facebook comments of eating a Louisiana delicacy. The Senator had this to say: “Found this raccoon in my backyard. We ate him for breakfast.” He even included a photo of the raccoon.

PAR Guide to Legislature available several ways

The PAR Guide to the 2026 Louisiana Legislature is available. PAR’s Guide contains all the information you need abut the State’s legislature, other elected officials and state agencies. The Guide includes committee assignments, contact information sources of income and more.Entergy, La.

The Legislature and Caesar Salad

Big news! The Louisiana Legislature will be back in session next week.We all yearn for the riveting coverage of meaningful issues touching the quality of life in the Bayou State. No, not solving the crises the state faces in healthcare, education and affordable insurance.

Attorney General announces settlement of suit

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announces a first-of-its kind settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. (“Vanguard”).In 2024, Louisiana, and 13 other states, filed suit against major investment firms Blackrock, State Street, and Vanguard.

PAR Guide to Legislature available several ways

The PAR Guide to the 2026 Louisiana Legislature is available. PAR’s Guide contains all the information you need abut the State’s legislature, other elected officials and state agencies. The Guide includes committee assignments, contact information sources of income and more.Entergy, La.

Ask Rusty:

I Lost Money as a Widow and Ex-spouse by Not Knowing the RulesDear Rusty: I just found out, as someone who was collecting widow’s benefits on my second husband (a very small amount) for some time, that I was, all along, entitled to divorce benefits from my first husband which are much more.

I May Be Old-Fashioned

But you always need to do it in love.Yes, I don’t know of any doctor who ever looks forward to telling a patient “You’ve got cancer and need to have surgery.” But, he/she still tells them that’s what needs to happen if they’re to hopefully be free of the dreaded disease.

A Message From President James T. Genovese

As we close out February and look ahead to a busy spring season, I am grateful for the continued momentum we are seeing across our campuses.Business Law Guest LecturerOn Wednesday morning, I had the privilege of serving as a guest lecturer for Dr.