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Ask Rusty:

When is the best time for me to claim Social Security?Dear Rusty: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks & I plan on working for another year or two. According to Social Security, they count the best 35 years to come up with your benefit.

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND LA. JUDGES!

Is Louisiana a judicial hellhole where decisions by state judges are influenced by campaign contributions? Apparently, the Louisiana legislature and business lobbying groups think so.

Governor names secretary of La. Dept. of Health

Gov. Jeff Landry announced last week that Bruce Greenstein will become Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.“With his deep understanding of healthcare systems, from Medicaid to post-acute care, Bruce Greenstein’s appointment as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health marks a new...

Ask Rusty:

When is the best time for me to claim Social Security?Dear Rusty: I will be 66 ? in June and would like to discuss when would be the best time for me to start taking my social security benefits. I am still employed full time and don’t want to be penalized because of that.

Senator encourages parents to visit new school transparency portal

State Senator Rick Edmonds says a website launched by the State Treasury today increases the transparency of school finances for parents and policymakers across the state, and he’s encouraging everyone to check it out.The School Transparency Project Portal (www.treasury.la.gov) was created by Act...

J. Bennett Johnston A Special Politician!

As is the case in just about any profession, you will find members who are either work horses, or show horses. That is certainly true with those who go into the field of politics.