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State improves Insurance Regulation Report Card

The State of Louisiana has achieved its highest grade and ranking since 2013 in the annual Insurance Regulation Report Card, which is issued by the national, free market think tank R Street Institute to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of each state’s regulation of property and casualty...

Ask Rusty: We have several questions about Social Security

We have several questions about Social SecurityDear Rusty: My coffee conversations among a group of friends have resulted in several questions about Social Security: 1. What happens to the Social Security account of someone who dies before retirement age.

Loss of funding will affect LPB broadcasting in Louisiana

National funding challenges affecting PBS would have a ripple effect in Louisiana, negatively impacting the mission of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB), according to LPB President and CEO, Clarence Copeland. Copeland spoke after a rescissions package was presented to Congress on Tuesday, June 3.

Hey America! Let’s take a breath!

We’re activists from different parties, and both are appalled by the violence in Los Angeles. As Senator Fetterman said, there is no excuse for the violence, and it should be condemned.We should navigate this moment carefully. That’s the thing about conflict.

Speaker Johnson will address session of Israeli Knesset

Speaker Johnson will travel to address a special session of the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem on Sunday, June 22.“It will be one of the highest honors of my life to address the Israeli Knesset at this fateful moment. Our ties run deeper than military partnerships and trade agreements.

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I’m a Retired Veteran; Why must I pay for Medicare?Dear Rusty: I’m a retired Navy veteran who is going to be turning 65 years old this year. My question is concerning mandatory Medicare sign-up requirements.

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Will “DOGE” Hurt our Social Security or Medicare Benefits?by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensAsk Rusty – Will “DOGE” Hurt our Social Security or Medicare Benefits?